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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 02, 2016 VOL40 NO15

26 06 CEF: STRENGTHENING COLORADO’S SMALL BUSINESSES 12 AMENDMENT U TO SAVE COUNTIES MORE THAN THEY COLLECT 20 OUR WORK CONTINUES

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24 AMENDMENT 72’S CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO TAX SPIKE DRAWS IRE ON FUNDING

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32 MR. SUGAR DADDY 34 CALENDAR 42 HOW TO STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF WHEN YOU PRIORITIZE OTHERS 46 DOES SCORING IN BED IMPACT YOUR GAME ON THE FIELD? 50 ASK A SLUT

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CEF: STRENGTHENING COLORADO’S SMALL BUSINESSES STATISTICALLY, IT’S LIKELY THAT MANY READERS ARE familiar with at least one small business. According to the Small Business Administration, Colorado’s 573,000 small businesses constitute about 98% of all businesses and employ more than 60% of all employees in the state. Yet for as many successful businesses as there are in Colorado, financial lending by larger banks is often out of reach for many small businesses. That’s where the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) steps in.

CEF was organized in 1976 as a nonprofit lending source especially focused on new and burgeoning small businesses unable to secure more traditional loans from other financial institutions. As a 501(c)3, CEF is able to provide sustainable resources and financial lending to small businesses throughout the state through the collaborative funding it receives from across both the public and private sector. Largely, the numbers would suggest that CEF’s funding model and unique ability to lend to small businesses left behind by other financial institutions has worked. In the past 40 years, CEF has supported more than 16,000 jobs in 1900 different small businesses with $55 million in loans.

CEF’s mission statement reads, “To accelerate community prosperity by financing and supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses,” and the programs they support financially showcase the commitment they have to the community beyond just supporting small businesses. Their work continues to extend into the health and wellness of the many communities they and their network of small businesses serves. Beyond that, the work CEF commits itself to has long-term benefits for demographics traditionally left out of financial lending. In an interview for OUT FRONT, CEF spoke about its work. We wanted to share two of the most important topics we discussed.

The Small Business Administration reported that nationwide, 14.6% and 36% of all small businesses were owned by minorities and women, respectively.

50% of CEF’s loans are to businesses owned by women, and 25% are to businesses owned by minorities.

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[for] traditional bank financing. We proactively target underserved segments of our communities to create a more inclusive economy with opportunity for all.

Post-recession banking laws continue to constrict banks and affect access to capital for many small businesses, especially women and minorities who might be more likely to have less collateral, weaker credit histories, and more limited cash flow to qualify for a bank loan, or just want smaller loans under $250,000 that banks don’t want to do. That’s where CEF comes in. We focus on supporting borrowers in these categories as part of our mission-driven lending model.

One testimonial of CEF’s services reads in part, “Without CEF we wouldn’t be in business today.”

Looking at all the work CEF has done with small businesses across the state, where do you see CEF going over the next four decades? Is there room for CEF’s mission to evolve?

Joseph Soto

AFTER 40 YEARS, CEF REMAINS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. THOSE WHO WANT TO DONATE TO THE WORK OF CEF OR RECEIVE FINANCIAL LENDING FOR THEIR SMALL BUSINESS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT COLORADOENTERPRISE FUND.ORG.

As long as there are people with ideas to address needs in our society, there will be small businesses that want to forge solutions. To that end, we see ourselves continuing to provide affordable loans and consulting services to a range of small businesses not served by banks, while also specializing in funding specific initiatives. An example is our Healthy Food Fund which provides special financing to food-based businesses in Colorado that offer healthy, fresh food options in urban and rural communities known as “food deserts.” Through our expanding partnerships with city and county municipalities in Colorado, we’ve also created microloan funds that leverage government, private sector, and CEF dollars to provide more capital for small businesses to start and grow in these communities. Finally, we see our mission growing to include more real estate-based projects in under-resourced communities where CEF can expand its impact on community needs and increase its scale of job creation by financing projects that bring together the public and private sectors to develop business-, nonprofit-, and community-based enterprises.

LEGAL DIRECTORY

BE SKI SMART WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN SOME MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS in ski and snowboard safety over the last decade, there continue to be hundreds, if not thousands, of ski injuries per year. According to the National Ski Areas Association, skier and snowboarder fatalities were up from last season and the number of catastrophic injuries exceeded the ski industry’s ten-year average.

Many ski injuries, and certainly many of the injuries we see come through our door, could have easily been avoided had the other skier heeded some simple safety tips.

Surprisingly, however, many skiers and snowboarders lack awareness about basic ski safety or simply choose not to follow safety recommendations. For example, despite their proven record of reducing head injuries, a recent study showed that only 73 percent of all skiers and snowboarders across the United States wore helmets last season. Being involved in a ski accident not only poses a huge risk to your physical health, but it also has the potential to embroil you in long and costly litigation if you are at fault for the accident. The bottom line is no matter what your level of expertise, everyone has an incentive to engage in

safe ski and snowboard practices. So before you hit the slopes this season, please take a moment and review the following important skier safety tips: • Safety is everyone’s responsibility, not only for yourself but others. Know your own ability.

• Always wear a helmet and equip yourself with proper and appropriate gear.

• Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.

• People downhill of you have the right of way. It’s your responsibility to avoid them.

• You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.

• Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.

• Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.

• Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.

• Prior to using any lift, you must have knowledge and ability to load, ride, and unload safely. If you’re unsure, ask the lift operator.

• Stay hydrated.

• If you’re going into the backcountry, bring appropriate avalanche equipment including a beacon, shovel, and avalanche probe.

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PERSPECTIVES

DEAR VOTER,

Joseph Soto

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s this election nears its inevitable but entirely not-too-soon end, it’s important to note how nasty it has grown to be. Really, I just want to remind you — and perhaps implore upon you — the truth that we are so much better than this. We are more humble and yearn for deeper fellowship with others than this ugly political climate would suggest. If you’re turned off by what you’ve seen over the past year, vote.

When there is a nominee for president of a major political party who builds his political career on mocking differently abled journalists and attacking women and others for their appearances, it’s easy to lose hope in the political system entirely.

In the midst of arguing over how many years that same nominee has not paid taxes or how much money his businesses illegally spent in Cuba, what seems to have fallen out of fashion is the crucial notion that at the end of the day, we’re all in this together. You deserve better than that, and your vote is the best way to demand a higher standard from your political leaders.

I’m not saying America is a perfect country, and statistics would prove me wrong if I were. Whether we’re talking about the 28 people executed in 2015, the nearly $1 billion in outside money spent on the presidential election, or the unprecedented warming of our planet, it can feel daunting to think of all the challenges impacting the future of our communities and our country. Yet, still, the sum of all the challenges we face is not as great as the durability and humility of communities like yours and mine. We have a lot of work to do, and we can only do it together. That is why, in the face of such ugliness and division, it’s important to vote.

In 1960, my grandmother was volunteering to elect a young senator and war hero from Massachusetts as the 35th President, yet she did so five years before the equal right to vote was given to African Americans like her. Somehow, when this country told her she was not worthy of a vote, she still believed in it enough to participate in its political process. In the heat of 1968, and still living in the midst of unyielding racism and oppression, she again volunteered for the presidential campaign of an anti-war and pro-civil rights candidate whose campaign would eventually be cut short in tragedy.

It says something about the greatness of America that people who were oppressed by it wanted to stay and make it better and more welcoming for all. Too many people have given their lives and livelihood in pursuit of making this country more perfect for us to now throw that away by not voting, or by voting for candidates like Donald Trump who so fundamentally threaten the legacy of those who came before us.

Despite what Donald Trump’s campaign may have you believe, America is already great, but that is not happenstance. The continuous work of making America great, and of protecting and empowering communities like ours, is amplified by voting. Voting is the most significant chance we have to hold our political leaders accountable, and it is our most powerful tool in building a stronger, more open-minded country.

It’s true that the final decision of whether to vote and who to vote for is a private one. None of us can force you to vote. Yet, that private decision impacts all of us. This election, vote like your life and community depend on it. As it turns out, they do.

SINCERELY, Joseph

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ACLU OF COLORADO ANNOUNCES 2016 BALLOT POSITIONS

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he ACLU of Colorado announced positions on three statewide initiatives and one Denver charter amendment. The ACLU of Colorado also created a voter information page with key dates, information on registration, ballot return, and the voting rights of students, overseas voters, people who are homeless, and people who are currently or have been incarcerated. See ACLU-CO.org for more.

SUPPORT PROPOSITION 106, END OF LIFE OPTIONS ACT The ACLU has historically been and remains a strong advocate for the right of individuals who are terminally ill (defined as having six months or less to live) to decide how to spend their final days, how to manage or avoid pain and suffering, and how to face death, including the right to seek physician assistance in ending one’s own life.

While the ACLU supports aid in dying, it also recognizes the need for protections from abuse of these laws. The ACLU of Colorado fully supports Proposition 106, but advocates strong reporting practices to ensure no one acts under lack of alternatives, misunderstanding, or undue pressure. The ACLU also encourages all Coloradans to carefully consider the concerns of the disability community. Under no circumstances should the lives of people with disabilities be devalued, and it should never be suggested that living with a disability means living with anything less than full meaning and dignity.

OPPOSE AMENDMENT 71, REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIATED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS The ACLU has long maintained that fundamental Constitutional rights should not be subject to majority vote, and shares concerns that the Colorado Constitution is too easy to amend. But Amendment 71 goes too far. By requiring a percentage of signatures from all 35 state senate districts, Amendment 71 would essentially shut off access to a vital part of the democratic process to all but the most highly resourced special interests. The signature requirement would make it extremely difficult to get rid of past amendments to the Constitution, and it would give veto power to a single district to block a vote on matters of statewide significance. Equal access for all citizens to the democratic process is an ACLU value, and for these reasons we urge voters to reject Amendment 71.

SUPPORT AMENDMENT T, REMOVE SLAVERY FROM THE STATE CONSTITUTION Even though Colorado was never a slave state, our state Constitution still contains language allowing slavery — as punishment for crime. Words matter and slavery in any circumstance is immoral.

Amendment T was placed on the ballot unanimously by both houses of the Colorado legislature. By voting yes on T, Colorado voters can remove that archaic language from our Constitution and send a clear message that whatever our criminal justice system is, it should not be slavery.

SUPPORT AMENDMENT 2B (DENVER BALLOT), INCLUDE THE INDEPENDENT MONITOR IN THE DENVER CHARTER The Office of the Independent Monitor is a critical police-accountability tool that is primarily responsible to the people of Denver. The Independent Monitor currently only exists in City ordinance, which means it could easily be dissolved by the Mayor or City Council. By placing the Independent Monitor in the City Charter, it could only be removed or dissolved by a vote of the people.

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AMENDMENT U TO SAVE COUNTIES MORE THAN THEY COLLECT

Measure to eliminate property tax collection for certain businesses on government land gains ground

Kevin M. Smith

Here’s the official ballot language:

“Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning an exemption from property taxation for a possessory interest in real property if the actual value of the interest is less than or equal to six thousand dollars or such amount adjusted for inflation?”

Sen. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, sponsored the bill that put the measure on the ballot. He says it targets land leased from the government by individuals, typically for ranching, that has a tax bill of $6. He says the issue was brought up by his constituents, and county assessors testified in the legislature in favor of it.

“It’s something that’s been brewing for years,” says Baumgardner.

Rep. Ed Vigil, D-Fort Garland, sponsored the bill in the Colorado House of Representatives. Baumgardner notes that bipartisan support — two-thirds of both the State House and Senate — got it on the ballot.

“Nobody really has come out against it,” Baumgardner says. “It’s pretty common sensical.”

The Colorado Secretary of State’s website lists official supporters and opponents for each measure and there is no person or organization listed against Amendment U. The official Blue Book of ballot measures states that the argument against is that Amendment U would provide “an unfair tax break for businesses and individuals who use government-owned land for their private financial benefit, and puts a greater tax burden on others to pay for local government services.”

The Blue Book argument in favor of it states that the majority of possessory interests in the state are for agricultural leases and are often charged less than $10 in property tax.

“The cost of administering this tax — mailing notices, maintaining tax rolls, and collecting and enforcing the tax — often exceeds this amount.”

Baumgardner, who serves State Senate District 8 in northwest Colorado, has some ranches in Grand County that would be affected by this, but points out the amendment caps at $6000 of possessory interest, which amounts to about $6 in property taxes.

The fiscal impact listed in the Blue Book states that the change would reduce property taxes statewide by up to $125,000 per year beginning in the 2018–19 budget year, but some county governments would see cost savings “as a result of fewer properties to assess and fewer tax notifications to mail and process.”

Baumgardner says he expects most of the “no” votes to come from people who aren’t paying attention or just vote “no” on all the measures — which he speculates is a possibility because there are so many constitutional amendments on the ballot this year.

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mendment U may be flying under the radar, but proponents say it makes sense to save taxpayer money. The gist is that our counties are spending more to collect certain property taxes than they are receiving from them.

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WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP

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magine if Hillary Clinton grabbed Matt Bomer’s crotch, stuck her tongue into his mouth, and slapped him on his bubble butt, then denied his charge because he is fat (no way, Anderson!) and did porn. Or leeched onto a hot 17 year old. Or joked with Elizabeth Warren about c*ck and ass. You know, innocent kitchen banter. Girls will be girls ...

Donald Trump has admitted to variations of these abuses perpetrated on women, yet his poll numbers are not in the single digits.

The “real” Sec. Clinton is also a flawed candidate. “Hillary is just as bad,” said an acquaintance. “Look at Bill Clinton.” The leap to Hillary’s guilt by association equaling Mr. Trump’s sexual abuse boggles. Standing by her man while Mr. Trump committed adultery means nothing.

Trusting both candidates is highly questionable — Sec. Clinton’s intelligence and experience are not. She is the adult mother, telling us to clean our room, and she’s hated for it. Mr. Trump is the juvenile father, jokingly promiscuous and applauded for it. Still believe there isn’t a double standard for men and women?

But all of this garbage distracts us from the real issues plaguing our country. Millions of Mr. Trump’s mostly white supporters are justifiably angry and frustrated as the world passes by them. They’re economically in pain, sick of Washington favoring the rich, and no longer a demographic and policy-driving majority. To dismiss them as “The Deplorables” (Sec. Clinton’s insulting label I thought was a new Disney/Pixar movie) would be unwise, un-American, and hypocritical of me. We are all patriots with different definitions of what that means.

If Sec. Clinton wins the election, Mr. Trump’s extremists promise bloodshed. That is the chasm that divides America, warring with itself for its heart and soul. Mr. Trump’s irresponsible failure to temper his fringe element sets the stage for a frightening future. Every day since he began his campaign with unyielding mendacity and ferocious incivility, like some perverted GROUNDHOG DAY scene, Mr. Trump repeats or invents new assertions or accusations defying logic, common sense, or accepted norms of integrity and morality. At his rallies, he tosses “facts” and “figures” like confetti at Mardi Gras, his mob scooping up his pandering, incendiary rhetoric, even more rabidly convinced of his fitness to hold office. Comparisons to Nazi beginnings shatter America’s self-image. Accountability and character mean little.

We all are weary of the excrement-hurling campaigns (updated from mudslinging) and politics as usual. Though jaded and exhausted by anger,

discouragement, and the unending length and intensity of this election’s coverage, it is time to vote, a hard-won privilege and honor.

YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP IF YOU BELIEVE: Mr. Trump’s proposal to appoint Supreme Court judges who will work to overturn last year’s same-sex marriage ruling reverses the trend of America’s moral decline.

Hillary Clinton wants to take away your guns with background checks. (FYI, she doesn’t and couldn’t because your assault rifles are protected by the Second Amendment.)

Mr. Trump’s egging on of his gun-toting supporters to assassinate Sec. Clinton demonstrates an acceptable option to resolve political differences.

“Very soon” he will end, not reduce, but end “the crime and violence that today afflicts our nation.”

Mr. Trump’s bragging he “could shoot somebody in the middle of Fifth Avenue and not lose votes” is a winning presidential trait.

He demonstrates mature debate skills with his social media fights.

Women who have abortions and the doctors who perform them should be legally punished, an acceptable intervention by Big Government.

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A father who would date his own daughter models excellent parenting skills.

Climate change is a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese.

A husband who has committed adultery during three marriages models excellent marital skills.

Money spent on two giant portraits of himself by his charitable foundation is an acceptable use of donations.

All allegations of sexual abuse by Mr. Trump are fabrications by the Clinton campaign.

Mimicking and mocking a handicapped reporter respects Americans with disabilities.

You would feel safe to leave your daughters alone in his company.

Mr. Trump exemplifies an excellent role model for your sons and daughters.

Calling Sec. Clinton a “nasty woman” demonstrates Mr. Trump’s declaration, “No one has more respect for women than me.”

“Politicians have used you and stolen your votes. They have given you nothing. I will give you everything.”

EVERYTHING!

He did not perpetuate the Obama birther campaign, then smear Sec. Clinton as the instigator.

Calling a former Miss Universe “Miss Housekeeping” was not insulting because she is Latina.

“A total and complete shutdown” of Muslim immigrants is in line with basic American values.

The deportation of 11 million undocumented immigrants is just.

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Though Mr. Trump was sued for racial discrimination by the Nixon administration, by voting for him, blacks “have nothing to lose.”

The sacrifices he has made during his life equal the sacrifice of Muslim Gold Star parents whose son died in combat.

Mexican rapists are flooding across the southern border.

To protect our southern border, Mexico will pay for a wall, a feasible engineering feat at no cost to America.

A Mexican judge has no qualifications to judge his case.

Despite the recent investigation for fraud of Trump University, the closing of Trump Casino, many allegations of not paying contractors fearful of being sued, and USA Today’s report that Mr. Trump’s businesses have engaged in

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4090 lawsuits over the past 30 years — some still pending — he exemplifies leadership qualities necessary to guide our country toward economic prosperity.

Mr. Trump has nothing to hide in his tax returns and is “smart” for not paying taxes, implying that if you pay taxes, you are stupid.

Though an independent organization said his tax cuts would cost around $3 trillion and mostly favor the rich, they will be good for you and the country.

Repealing consumer protections legislated after the Great Recession will be good for you and not the banking industry.

Cancelling the Paris climate agreement on global warming helps America’s environment, economy, and position as a world leader.

Waterboard torture should be condoned and continued.

Mr. Trump, who continuously proves he is thin-skinned, vengeful, and narcissistic, should have access to nuclear codes.

Alec Baldwin’s portrayal of Mr. Trump on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE “stinks” and is another example of the media rigging the election.

The 17 national security organizations confirming Russian cyber attacks to influence our election should be ignored.

POWs are “losers.”

A man with no government nor military experience knows “more about ISIS than the generals,” and “bombing the hell out of them” is a sound strategy.

Mr. Trump’s admiration for Vladimir Putin, who cracks down on the press, whose critics wind up dead, who invades and occupies countries, and his encouragement of Russia hacking Democratic computers demonstrate foreign policy skill.

Anything declared by Mr. Trump that proves to be a lie or baseless is, in fact,

factual and supports the conspiracy to steal the election by the Clinton cabal.

confidence of American citizens in election outcomes.

PolitiFact’s assessment of 71% of Mr. Trump’s statements that it checked “mostly false” or worse is wrong.

“Lock Her Up” is an appropriate punishment for Sec. Clinton, though a Constitutional violation of her rights.

The Daily Wire’s List of Trump’s 101 Greatest Lies is a lie.

Trump supporters who wear “F*ck Your Feelings” t-shirts, shout “Trump That Bitch,” and declare blood will be spilled with a Clinton win — “pitchfork and torches time” — represent you.

In his youth, Mr. Trump was mentored

by Roy Cohn (refer to ANGELS IN AMERICA), henchman to Sen. Joseph McCarthy during the homosexual and communist witch-hunt of the fifties, and received excellent advice and training.

Keeping its citizens “in suspense” over accepting the outcome of the election or only if “I win,” Mr. Trump demonstrates respect for its citizens and 240 years of the peaceful transfer of power.

His unsubstantiated claims of mass voter fraud and rigged elections across the country do not undermine the foundations of democracy and the

Mr. Trump is a “baby Christian,” a judgment passed by Colorado Springs’ FOCUS ON THE FAMILY leader, James Dobson.

Claiming Sec. Clinton has “evil in her heart” demonstrates Christian values.

Women are pigs.

If Mr. Trump represents you, your values, and hopes for the future of your country and family, you should vote for him.

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Joseph Soto

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t can not be overstated how important this election is, though continuous advertising might lead us to feel otherwise. Whether it’s electing our first female president at the top of the ballot or protecting the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District down ballot, we hold within our hands the ability to dramatically impact our communities and the country as a whole with one mail-in ballot and a pen. In the high-stakes environment of this election, it’s easy to fall into the belief that this is it; that this election will itself be the determinant of what happens over the next four years to come — but we know that’s not true. While the results of the election certainly impact the likelihood of success for various initiatives, our communities will still have a significant amount of work to do no matter what happens.

For instance, Colorado still does not have an automatic voter-registration system, even though we know it would enfranchise thousands of voters and bring adequate representation to marginalized communities all over the state. While Colorado rightfully boasts the highest voter-registration percentage in the country, 13% of adults in the state still aren’t registered to vote. Not being registered to vote is a problem that uniquely impacts people of color, college students, and the elderly. For all the money we spend on voter registration, it’s alarming to think that more than 10% of adults in our state still aren’t registered to vote. We could breathe new life into our democracy by approving an automatic voter-registration system.

If automatic voter registration doesn’t get you going, perhaps education funding will.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported in 2015 that perilously restrictive limits on state spending enacted by TABOR have made funding the education of our young people more difficult. In fact, Colorado has fallen to 49th in the nation in K–12 spending and 48th in the nation in college and university funding, both as a percentage of personal income. That means we spend $2700 less on each K–12 student in Colorado than the national average, and only about $3000 on each college and university student. These funding disparities affect all of us, but their impact tends to be felt most acutely by the most marginalized among us: the poor and impoverished, and communities of color. No matter what the outcome of this election, education

funding will still be an issue we need to advocate for in our communities.

These are just two of the issues that will still need to be deliberated over no matter what the outcome of this election is. The laundry list of policy issues affecting Coloradans is long, and deserves at least as much attention as we give our elections.

No, it may not be as exciting to care about fracking bans and other climate-change policies, sensible gun safety legislation, funding for health care, protecting a woman’s right to choose, and expanding resources for LGBTQ+ individuals who have been kicked out of their homes and discriminated against — but it still matters.

November 8th will come and go, and our communities will still be impacted by a litany of issues our political leaders have been unable and unwilling to tackle.

Communities like mine need readers like you to stay involved after the election and get your hands dirty in the work of actually running a government. Whether we like it or not, we are the only people who can improve our own communities, and our work continues.

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NOVEMBER 02, 2016

POLITICS

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PERSPECTIVES

AMENDMENT 69CUTS OUT THE MIDDLEMAN

Derrick Blanton

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olorado is a state where people think outside the traditional left/right political paradigm and focus on solutions even when our legislature is too gridlocked to take action. When voters were faced with the facts of the damage caused by the failed War on Drugs, they chose to circumvent the legislature and make history by legalizing marijuana through the ballot initiative process. This same solution-based, independent thinking gave our Republican neighbors the foresight to boldly reject Donald Trump and our Democratic neighbors the progressive mentaility to embrace Bernie Sanders in the primaries.

By passing Amendment 69, Coloradans have the opportunity to continue making history by removing the private health insurance middleman scam that is costing us $30 billion annually, along with the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors. Right now, this state sits idle as 870,000 of its residents are underinsured, 350,000 residents have no access to health care, and over 550 people die each year from not having that access. Private insurance rates are set to increase as much as 45% for some Coloradans next year and the average Aetna customer will see an increase of 20%. These rate increases will leave even more of us without coverage. ColoradoCare costs $5 billion less than what we’re paying now to cover every single resident and even cover things that are not currently covered by private insurance, such as mental-health or substance-abuse treatment.

The LGBTQ community has an especially vested interest in passing Amendment 69 as the community is impacted by the shortcomings of private insurance more than most any other community. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, while being 4% more likely to be uninsured, members of the LGBTQ community are also 15% more likely to drink in excess; 10% more likely to smoke cigarettes; and 6% more likely to have a mental-health crisis than their straight counterparts. A vote for ColoradoCare is a vote for equality, regardless of your gender, orientation, or

socioeconomic status. Health care is a human right, and can be recognized for all of Colorado’s citizens.

By passing Amendment 69, we will vote to elect a 21-person board to act as the co-op to handle the bulk purchasing of the health care plans. No more monthly payments and no more co-pays; you just go to the doctor and get the health care you need, and the state will handle the rest. This program does not alter your health care; it merely removes the middleman who is making a financial killing off your poor health.

I firmly believe our legislature will not fix this problem because a great number of them receive campaign donations from opposing corporate groups like COPIC and the Chamber of Commerce who stand to lose out on millions of dollars in giant CEO salaries and bonuses. The only way we can overthrow this system that profits from the suffering of our neighbors is to pass Amendment 69.

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POLITICS

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AMENDMENT 72’S CIGARETTE & TOBACCO TAX SPIKE DRAWS IRE ON FUNDING

Kevin M. Smith

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mendment 72 has lit up to be one of the most hotly contested items on the ballot.

If approved, the measure would increase the state tax on a pack of 20 cigarettes from 84 cents to $2.59, as well as hike the state tax on other tobacco products from 40 to 62 percent of the sale price.

Proponents point to the state’s ranking compared to tobacco taxes in other states and the distribution of additional revenue to go toward tobacco prevention and other health initiatives in Colorado.

However, distribution of those funds is a sticking point for the main opposition.

“Why does something like this need to be in the constitution?” asks Karen Crummy.

Crummy, a spokeswoman for No Blank Checks in the Constitution, said it should be statute — legislation more easily changed than a constitutional amendment.

But proponents argue that’s the point.

“We opted to place this into the constitution to protect that money,” says Jodi Radke, regional director of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. She and others with The Campaign for a Healthy Colorado don’t want the legislature to use those funds for other programs and services if the state hits a budget crisis.

The measure promises to spend 18 percent of up to an estimated $36 million annually in additional taxes collected on health-related programs like Medicaid, children’s health care, tobacco-education programs, and disease prevention and treatment.

When the amount collected from the additional tax exceeds $36 million, it’s promised to be spent on: • Research grants to study tobaccorelated health issues (27%) • Education and prevention, and other programs encouraging people to stop using tobacco (16%) • Grants to improve health, find employment, and prevent homelessness for veterans (14%)

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• Grants for child and adolescent mental health and substance abuse prevention treatment (10%) • Construction or improvements to community health centers or providers that serve predominantly low-income patients (10%) • Student loan repayment and training for health care professionals working in rural or underserved areas of the state (5%) However, the group No Blank Checks in the Constitution doesn’t see that as productive. Crummy argues that some of these programs are too vague and this amendment changes the constitution to commit to these figures unless a new constitutional amendment is approved by voters. She also points out that less than 20% of the funds collected by the tax would actually be used for smoking cessation.

“Amendment 72 raises tobacco taxes by $315 million per year, but dedicates less than 20% of the new tax money to smoking prevention. If we’re going to tax smokers hundreds of millions more per year, then more of the new tax money should be dedicated to helping smokers quit or keeping kids from starting,” the group states at NoOnAmendment72.com.

But others argue there’s a reason for those figures.

“That’s a very specific number and target to bring Colorado in line with what the CDC recommends for states our size,” explains Polly Anderson, vice president of strategy and financing for Colorado Community Health Network.

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Anderson says this provision is especially important for the LGBT community. She points to information on the Centers for Disease Control’s website that states 23.9% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults in the United States smoke cigarettes, while just 16.6% of heterosexual adults smoke. The information at CDC.gov references the study CURRENT CIGARETTE SMOKING AMONG ADULTS — UNITED STATES, 2005–2014. MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT, 2015 for those statistics.

Anderson says “big tobacco” is aware of this information and therefore targets advertising to the LGBT community.

Proponents of Amendment 72 also point out that Colorado is lagging behind other states in its cigarette tax.

Colorado ranks 38th compared to other states for the highest cigarette tax, according to TobaccoFreeKids.org. The average is $1.65, according to the website.

The $1.75 tax increase would be tacked on top of the existing federal tax of $1.01 per pack of cigarettes.

Colorado collected about $200.3 million from cigarette and tobacco taxes in the 2015–16 budget year, of that $143.7 million (76%) was spent on health-related programs (which is stipulated in the constitution), and $56.6 million was spent on other programs, according to the Blue Book of information on ballot items.

The amendment got to the ballot via a petition.

Arguments in favor of the tax increase claim higher prices deter smoking and the revenue collected improves health care, according to the Colorado Blue Book.

Arguments against state that the revenue is earmarked for specific programs. It also states that tripling the tax will affect low-impact users the most and people with low incomes are more likely to use tobacco products and have a more difficult time giving them up.

“While we want to help everyone who wants to stop smoking, this isn’t the way to do it,” says Crummy.

Here’s the ballot language:

“Shall state taxes be increased $315.7 million annually by an amendment to the Colorado Constitution increasing tobacco taxes, and, in connection therewith, beginning January 1, 2017, increasing taxes on cigarettes by 8.75 cents per cigarette ($1.75 per pack of 20 cigarettes) and on other tobacco products by 22 percent of the manufacturer’s list price; and allocating specified percentages of the new tobacco tax revenue to health-related programs and tobacco education, prevention, and cessation programs currently funded by existing constitutional tobacco taxes; and also allocating new revenue for tobacco-related health research, veterans’ programs, child and adolescent behavioral health, construction and technology improvements for qualified health providers, educational loan repayment for health professionals in rural and underserved areas, and health professional training tracks?”

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The Decade of Decadence

It was the decade of decadence.

Madonna brought the corset out of the bedroom and onto the runways.

Cyndi Lauper introduced us to pink hair and power jackets.

Stevie Nicks draped herself in velvet and rhinestones while singing about leather and lace.

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The 80s! A time when style eclecticism reached its peak. Hold on to your stilettos because the mixed-up, trussed-up, overly made-up fashion of the 1980s is walking into 2016.

80s Fun

It’s time to have some fashion fun! That means more is more this season. Go ahead and combine vertical stripes with horizontal ones. Mix and match materials and styles. This winter, we’re seeing hiking boots with skirts. We’re witnessing the return of asymmetric cuts and exaggerated sleeves and arms.

Long after corsetry was returned to the underwear side of the drawer, it’s back in the outerwear side. Not only is it once again fashionable to wear a corset peeking out from under an open shirt, more and more women are lacing up bustiers over dresses and shirts. 80s Goth is also back. In a big way! This time around we’re seeing more dramatic, theatrical ensembles. Go ahead and throw a black velvet jacket over your black lace corset, pull up those thigh-high/sky-high boots, and update it a bit with a denim jacket or a tweed skirt.

This winter, leave no detail unadorned.

80s Glam

Sparkle and shine this season. 80s glam is back in all its glory. Thanks to red carpet A-listers like Lupita Nyong’o and Jennifer Lopez, we’re seeing a resurgence of glittery evening wear, sequins, and metallic fabrics. Dresses are once again low cut and high slit.

If you want to keep it elegant, neutral shades can be used to elevate skin-baring looks.

If you’re less about elegance and more about cutting-edge, you’re in luck: 80s funk is flying high. Animal prints are everywhere. Funky faux furs are once again being sold in bright, bold colors with an updated free-flowing silhouette. Designers are also putting some new twists on velvet. The ultra-soft material is being used for everything from skinny pants to vibrant-colored business jackets.

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Fishnet stockings are also returning to this century with intricate, new designs. Pair them with spiked stilettos and you’ll relive some of the best fashion the 80s has to offer.

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80s Power

Power suits with crisp, sharp edges are an 80s fashion icon and they’re back, too. This winter’s suits come in newer, brighter colors with thinner legs. Shoulder pads are also back, just not as big as before. Upgrade your suits with sharp shouldered blazers and some pointed, flat-ankle boots. Other retro power moves in fashion are puffed shoulder shirts, ruching, and bold, gold jewelry.

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80s Casual

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If you want to add a casual touch to an 80s power suit, try an 80s crop top. You can find midriff-baring shirts along with denim jackets, hiking boots, and puffy winter coats. More casual, off-the-shoulder shirts and dresses are also re-emerging.

Another cas‘ comeback: Spandex! But instead of the 80s aerobic wear, we’re seeing athletic-wear combining with street-style trends. Spandex yoga pants, leggings, and crop tops are often mixed with more casual daytime clothes for running errands or just hanging out.

80s Ugly

There are some 80s trends most fashionistas thought (or at least hoped) would never make their way back. Get ready to say “hello” again to the fanny pack. That’s right. The runways were full of them. At least the updated versions are more stylish with distinct designs and newer materials. Scrunchies are also being used again in ponytails and buns.

As with any trend, only wear what you like and what makes you feel comfortable. It’s okay to pick and choose. Luckily, this winter we have lots of choices.

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All Made Up

The no-makeup trend is officially over! (Sorry, Alicia Keys.) Not only is makeup back, it’s back in a big way. If you’re itching to try something new, now is the time.

Think big. Think bold. Think badass.

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Sequins, (allover, or pair a sequin skirt with a dark blouse)

Dark tights Leather boots Black Pumps

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Sleek cowlneck or turtleneck

Drapey oversized blazer Flowy blouse Contrasting pants

High-waisted slacks Chunky-heeled shoes

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Coordinating pants and jacket

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Dark pants Boaters

Whether you’re on the cutting edge or a bit more laid back, the biggest makeup trend this season is one everyone can try: black eyeliner. That’s it. As long as it’s black and greasy, it’s a go.

If you want to play it safe, give yourself a classic line or a soft smudge. For a more creative look, rim your waterlines top to bottom. Or take a dramatic turn and paint some razorsharp lines on the sides of your eyes. Literally, anything goes this season when it comes to black eyeliner.

Women are taking the same “anything goes” approach to eyeshadows. Blue is the eyeshadow color this year — baby, electric, even fluorescent blues are popular.

Pick a shade and try one out.

Goth With Gloss

When it comes to your lips, think modern gothic. Dark lipstick (seriously, almost black) is everywhere. Another lipstick trend: red. This season’s shades aren’t just red; they’re dramatically red. Rich, dark hues are taking over.

It isn’t just shade, but texture that counts. While matte lipsticks are still in, glossy is taking center stage. Look for a clear lip gloss to paint over lipstick to keep your lines sharp.

Light It Up

2016 is lighting it up! The fall runways were packed with glitter, neon, and fluorescent makeup. I would give the cautionary “a little goes a long way” approach, but this season, a lot goes longer.

Designers are putting glitter everywhere! You can try a light sprinkling of gold shadow, or smear multi-colored glitter randomly around the eye.

Neon and fluorescent shades of eye shadows and lipsticks are also flying off the shelves.

Peachy Keen

If you take a more subtle approach to makeup, but want to try something on-trend, think peach. For the first time in, well forever, peachy shades have gone from spring to winter.

The good news is peach looks good on nearly every skin tone.

Peach-colored eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick provide this season’s over-the-top looks with a nice, laid-back break.

Long Lashes

Vogue is calling this year’s long-lash look “the Twiggy lashes.” This ode to the mod eyes of 60s supermodel Twiggy Lawson doesn’t just involve length, it includes heavy mascara. Both the top and bottom lashes should stand out. This means lots of dark, black mascara. You may also want to try fake lashes or lash extensions.

You can’t go wrong with long, full, dark lashes.

Be creative with glitter and big, bold looks. Or stay demure with a touch of peach gloss. Whatever your look, this season’s makeup trends offer something for everyone.

POP OF COLOR

Upgrade your winged eyeliner with a shock of blue, or purple, or red, or whatever color your mood fancies.

HEAVY METALS

The matte eyeshadow of yesteryear is being cast aside in favor of an allover-metallic-look.

DRAMATIC LASH

Fantastically long or thick, clumped lashes a la Twiggy are resurfacing this fall.

OMBRE LIP

Blend an extra hue in the middle of your mouth for a chic ombre look.

BLUSH DRAPING: THE NEW CONTOUR

Bye-bye bronzer! The 80’s are back with a vengeance, and they brought their blush palettes.

HIGH-SHINE GLOSS

Don’t abandon your matte lippies yet, but stock up on slick, glitter-less gloss for a vinyl-like shine.

DEEP PURPLE

Go darker than “plum”! Dark lips are in, and there’s certain to be a host of new, bold shades to scope out.

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PLEASE HOLD

DENNY PATTERSON

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aiting for any kind of test result can be excruciating, especially when death is the possible outcome of a “positive” one.

In Jerell Rosales’ new short, PLEASE HOLD, audiences will witness the story of a gay Asian American named Danny (Mike Ball) who befriends a condom company’s customerservice representative named Logan (Ben Warner) while in the midst of waiting for his HIV test results.

The film starts out with Danny having sex with a stranger in the back of his car on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Once the dirty deed is done, he finds out that the condom broke. After not feeling well for the next couple of days, Danny fears he may have contracted HIV. To be sure, he goes to the hospital to have some tests done. To take out his frustration and anger, Danny calls the condom-manufacturing company to make a complaint. A smooth-talking man named Logan assists Danny and puts him on hold to direct his call to a supervisor. While on hold, Danny goofs around and pretends to have a conversation with Logan and goes into his life story. Unknowingly to Danny, Logan has been listening the entire time.

Please Hold serves its purpose as entertainment.

This is a film that will make audiences want

more. In addition, there’s a comforting message: We can hear you. HIV/AIDS is still a terrifying concept in today’s world. Although not as bad as it was in the 80s — as there have been numerous medical advancements — HIV/AIDS is still scary.

It is safe to say that Jerell was trying to convey the message that there will always be someone out there you can talk to. No matter what you may be going through, you’re not alone. Logan may just be a disembodied voice on the phone, but Danny feels consoled.

Ball, best known for his work in DEAR DAD and CHASE, gives his character a personality that’s not only likeable, but easy-going and relatable.

Ball does an absolutely amazing job. When we first meet Danny, we can tell he is troubled.

There are situations in his life that have ripped him apart. He’s not angry or naïve; he’s just a young man who’s troubled. And although he’s now facing what he thinks is a possible death sentence, Danny is going to confront the situation with simplicity and directness.

Although Please Hold is only a 15-minute short, it packs a punch. Does Danny ever meet Logan face to face? Are the results of Danny’s test positive or negative? What comes next for Danny? These are all answers you will need to find out for yourself.

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MR. SUGAR DADDY

DENNY PATTERSON

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n the wake of a breakup, anything can happen — and that’s exactly what audiences see in Dawid Ullgren’s new short, MR. SUGAR DADDY. Set in Sweden, this film is about a man named Hans (Bengt C.W. Carlsson) who recently broke up with his partner of 30 years. One evening, he decides to go to a gay night club.

While there, he notices that he’s one of the few “older” gentlemen in attendance. With the need and desire to fit in, he is unconsciously drawn into the role of sugar daddy — an elderly man who enjoys and pays for the company of younger men. This conclusion is drawn after Hans witnesses another sugar daddy and his so called “boy toy” across the room making out.

While at the bar, Hans meet Andrej (Aleksandar Gajic), an 18 year old with a killer smile and charming personality. Feeling vulnerable, Hans begins chatting with Andrej, and the two hit it off. However, some unfortunate circumstances occur throughout the night that leave Hans heartbroken once again.

For a 15-minute short, this film has a lot going on.

It serves as great entertainment, but is it really that groundbreaking? Some audiences might be more inclined to think not. Let’s recap: We have two gay men who meet at a nightclub where they laugh, drink, dance, and will most likely end the night with a hookup. Nowadays, that seems like the typical LGBT storyline for most films.

And has Hans always been into younger men? We don’t know much about his past relationships, but we can pretty much say it’s safe to conclude that being with a younger guy is a whole new adventure. There’s an air of excitement for him … a new, thrilling sensation that almost seems daring. Because of how swept up in the moment Hans is, Carlsson’s portrayal of him is nothing less than brilliant.

Gajic, on the other hand, does an outstanding job portraying a fun-loving kid who seems sincere and genuine toward Hans. Unfortunately, many are bound to dislike him by the end — a real shame because the chemistry between Gajic and Carlsson is remarkable. Chemistry between actors can either make or break a film, and they make it work. These two seem so comfortable in each other’s company that it’s hard for us not to root for a happy ending.

I will say, it’s refreshing to see that Mr. Sugar Daddy focuses on, well, a sugar daddy. I personally don’t believe there are enough films or shows that explore this kind of lifestyle.

Overall, this is a unique film that will leave audiences wanting more. Not only does it make us think, it explores the reality of an older gentleman starting over in life. Millions of people can relate to Hans: The dance floor isn’t just a place for losers looking for love — not if you believe there is someone out there for you.

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DAVID SEDARIS The popular, openly gay humorist David Sedaris, well-known for books such as Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, will bring his signature wit and penchant for social satire to the Mile High City, performing three straight nights at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Tickets are guaranteed to sell out for such a well-regarded funnyman, so get them while you can! Performances begin at 7:30pm.

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AMY SCHUMER Comedienne and actress Amy Schumer hasn’t shied away from controversy in recent weeks, ranging from her rant against Donald Trump (which caused 200 people to walk out on her show in Tampa), to her parody of Beyoncé’s Formation which had its fans and detractors. For her fans, this is an exciting time to see her stand-up comedy in Denver, because she’s nothing if not timely and you’ll hear all about her thoughts on those events and more. She’ll be playing the Bellco Theatre. Ticket prices start at $43.

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SABRINA CARPENTER If you recognize Sabrina Carpenter on first glance, you may know her from her role on the Disney Channel sitcom Girl Meets World, but she’s making a name for herself as a singer-songwriter as well. Her debut album racked up 33 million streams on Spotify, and her videos on YouTube have amassed over 85 million views. She promotes her debut album on a North-American concert tour, coming to the Bluebird Theater. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. BlueBirdTheater.net

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MORRISSEY 97.3 KBCO presents an evening with Morrissey, the indie legend who rocketed to stardom as the lead singer of The Smiths. The Britpop-rock genius released his tenth studio album, World Peace is None of Your Business, two years ago, and as fans are clamoring for more new music, they will get a chance to see him perform live here in Colorado at Boulder Theater.

Tickets are $75 for general admission.

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Popular alternative singer-songwriter and pianist Ben Folds returns to the Centennial State after his concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre sold out last year. This time, he’ll be performing on piano with The Colorado Symphony in a “master work” with Christopher Dragon conducting the orchestra.

Pieces to be performed include a special concerto written by Folds himself. This special concert will be performed twice: on Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30pm both nights at the Boettcher Concert Hall. Tickets start at $44. ColoradoSymphony.org

JERSEY BOYS Four blue-collar kids from The Garden State reached for the sky and fulfilled all of their wildest dreams by letting their talent take them to the top. The result is the success of the music group Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, whose story was immortalized in the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, playing the Buell Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex with performances held at 7:30pm with 2pm weekend matinees. Tickets start at $35. DenverCenter.org

ZOMBIE MALL CRAWL The 11th Annual Denver Zombie Crawl, hosted by GetScared.com and Eye Heart Brains, took place on October 22th along the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. Thousands of zombies and zombie hunters took part in the annual festivities that included a costume contest, live music, and after party.

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ana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer, director and producers of the critically acclaimed HBO documentary THE NINE LIVES OF MARION BARRY, are bringing their latest project to film festivals around the globe — CHECK IT. Set in Washington DC, Check It follows the lives of three LGBT teens of color who started a gang back in 2009 to defend themselves from bullying. Victims of assault, abuse, and rape, these kids are fed up with being pushed around and decide to fight back. The gang known as Check It formed to provide safety for its members, and to warn people that if they mess with a queer kid in DC, they will be sorry. Some of the boys might be wearing lipstick and carrying Louis Vuitton bags, but they’ll render a bully comatose with the knives, brass knuckles, and mace hiding within those bags. Today, Check It is over 200 strong and is the only documented LGBT gang in America — and quite possibly in the world.

Although Check It focuses on a gang where there are depictions of street violence and brutality, audiences need to go in and watch this film with an open mind. Every LGBT youth deserves to have a safe haven of some sort, and for the teens depicted in the film, gang life became their safe zone, which unfortunately led to criminal actions. However, the thug life is not the message Flor and Oppenheimer want to portray. Instead, it’s about how these gang members learn to channel their aggression in a more positive manner … how they struggle to survive and claw their way out of the gang life.

In an interview with Buzzfeed, Flor said, “This is not a gay film and this is not a black film and this is not a film about poverty. This is a film about being who you are no matter what.” And she is exactly right. Flor and Oppenheimer give us a raw and intimate look at who these teens are: Kids who have been kicked out of school, disowned by their families,

and charged with crimes from armed robbery to dealing drugs who found an outlet where they can express their true creativity and potential — fashion.

Led by an ex-convict named Mo, Check It members are now in the process of creating their own clothing label, putting on fashion shows, and using their own members as runway models.

An entrepreneurial project such as this can be empowering to young people, but breaking old habits and the cycle of poverty and violence can be daunting.

Check It serves as great entertainment with a positive message. At its heart, Check It explores undying friendships and an unbreakable bond that is tested every single day as members of this gang fight to stand up for who they are in a community that continuously tries to beat them down. This film is not only unique, but is a reminder that there is always a safe place with positive advantages for those who need one.

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OFFICIALLY OVER IT Brent Heinze, Senior Columnist THERE ARE MANY PHRASES THAT CAN BE USED TO DESCRIBE WHAT happens to us when faced with situations or people that cause disruption in our lives. Regardless of whether it’s a tragic friend that consistently cycles through dramatic explosions, an abusive partner that continues to issue emotional beat downs, or a work situation that brings up feelings of dread when thinking about going there in the morning, these challenging experiences cause us stress. Take some time and consider the thoughts that may come into our minds and the feelings that are experienced when this happens to us.

Most of the time we can deal with these through venting to supportive people in our lives or by creating rational arguments for why we are willing to put up with certain things. However, when it gets to be too much, it is up to us to call it quits.

Hopefully this decision happens before a nuclear public or private meltdown, but at certain times our feelings can spiral out of our control. Most of the time it is up to us to determine how long we are willing to engage with something. Although we can choose to put up a huge amount of crap, it may be difficult to figure out when to put our foot down and profess that we are not going to take it anymore. In our society, we can’t run away or freak out every time things get tough, but none of us need to get unnecessarily kicked around either.

Remember some of those magical moments in time when you decide that enough is enough. You may be ready to stop engaging with something or feel that confrontation would be a positive option. Although there are many ways to deal with challenges, you may want to consider what methods will cause the least amount of energy to be expended by you and how to keep the carnage and body count to a minimum. Here are a few commonly utilized phrases to ponder when dealing with these types of rough spots.

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PUTTING THE LAST NAIL IN THE COFFIN – It is amazing that some situations require very few nails to successfully seal this box and we are able to end the frustration. There are other times that there are so many nails that have been pounded into this metaphorical wood box that it makes you wonder if the structure will break apart if another one is added. It is up to us to determine how many chances we will give before we tell ourselves that we would be better off without it. Be cautious about how many nails we are willing to use. We may be wasting time and effort instead of just preparing the coffin for burial.

THE STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL’S BACK – There are many times where we may feel like the weight of the world is resting heavily on our shoulders and our knees are beginning to buckle under us. Although most of us can handle a lot, we all have our limits. As with many situations, there is a maximum to what we choose to take on. Don’t only think about how much we can handle, but also about how much we want to. Before a likely collapse, try to become aware that the heavy emotions we are experiencing are becoming unbearable and the disaster is looming on the horizon so you can develop a plan on how to best deal with it. This can help us fight off fear of the inevitable breakdown or freak out. It can be helpful to deal with this before it gets overwhelming.

Before you transform into the exploding volcano of doom or an emotional pressure cooker that is ready to spew its contents all over the kitchen, take some time and figure out some methods of dealing with volatile situations and people before you lose your mind or make a decision that could have negative consequences for you.

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HOW TO STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF WHEN YOU PRIORITIZE OTHERS Addison Herron-Wheeler

It may be especially tempting to worry about others and figure you’ll be fine no matter what happens. This isn’t the case; bottling up your own emotions can cause outbursts and unhealthy behaviors that will lead to more problems down the line. Here are some ways you can communicate your needs and wants without going too far outside of your emotional comfort zone.

STAY LOGICAL If you fit into the categories described above, you may find yourself oddly drawn to characters like Spock and Data on Star Trek, and you might often wonder why human emotions are so damn messy and loud. Don’t be afraid to stay logical and explain your feelings calmly. You actually have an advantage, because you can easily explain things that others can only communicate through outbursts.

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out sometimes. If you get mad enough to scream or sad enough to cry, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Even though you may feel way, way less comfortable sharing these emotions than someone prone to expressing feelings through outburst would, going outside of the realm of logic is sometimes necessary to get your feelings heard.

WRITE, BRAINSTORM, MAKE LISTS, THINK IT THROUGH If coming out and explaining all your emotional issues is hard for you, you may be well served to write, make some lists, and generally try and figure out what it is that’s specifically bothering you. Often when I get upset, I choose not to share it right away because I feel angry or sad, but can’t even really conceptualize why, because the emotions are in the way. Once you cool down a little, try and narrow down the specifics.

BE HEARD One risk that those who aren’t as prone to sharing their emotions face is not being heard at all. It’s often assumed that you aren’t really that upset or excited about something because of the way you react. Make sure you’re speaking your mind and speaking up when something is bothering you so you don’t get passed over.

QUIET EMOTIONS ARE EQUAL Last but not least, don’t ever let anyone say or assume you are OK or not affected just because you don’t have an outburst.

Everyone feels emotions strongly; they just act on them and express them in different ways. Your feelings are valid, no matter how you choose to share them.

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MANY PEOPLE TODAY PUT THE EMOTIONS OF OTHERS OVER their own. This doesn’t necessarily mean these people are complete pushovers or in unhealthy relationships. Rather, it simply means they’re the type to get anxious or concerned about how someone else is reacting before taking time to notice how they themselves feel. Often these are people who are more soft-spoken, who don’t get angry very often, and who are more prone to tears than outbursts. So, if you fit into this category, how can you be sure you are taking your own emotions into account?

So you’re not an emotional screamer. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be heard.

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H EA LT H WE’VE ALL HEARD THE WEARY CLICHÉ THAT SOME OF US CAN’T see the forest for the trees. I’m the opposite; I can’t see the trees for the forest.

Back in my closeted days as a teenager, I would take long hikes through the Rocky Mountains nearly every weekend. I lived in the small mountain town of Divide, and my backyard consisted of the almost 6000 acres encompassing Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

As an isolated gay kid with depression cleaving away at my mind, getting lost in the woods was my coping mechanism.

The forest was my terse respite.

But I never paid a lot of individual attention to the trees I walked past. Rather, I would sit on the summit of a high hill overlooking a valley and chew contently on homemade bologna sandwiches with copious amounts of mustard.

For hours I would gaze at large clusters of aspens and pine trees burning bright green in the warm sunlight. Then I would close my eyes and let my thoughts hike ahead of me, meandering around a herd of elk in the valley before floating high into a cobalt blue sky, lightly touched with several brush strokes of clouds. Where did all these trees come from? Why is there a forest instead of just prairie grass?

Do trees have a choice in being trees?

My head has always been stuck in the clouds, examining the big picture while missing the particulars.

I’ve proofread articles 100 times before submitting them to this very publication, only for my editor to catch obvious tyyypos. My thoughts are always working on how each sentence fits together, like pieces of a greater puzzle that must be positioned and arranged and placed properly to cultivate an alluring landscape in the mind.

And when I get lost in my head, I find myself sitting alone on that hill overlooking the rolling hills and jagged peaks of my mental mayhem. Where does depression come from?

Why do I have depression instead of being happy? Do I have a choice in being depressed?

It’s important to ask such questions, but the answers are rarely clear. Sometimes I want to burn the entire forest down and feel the heat of fire against my face, my lungs burning with smoke and ash.

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But if I step closer, I discover I’ve been missing details that make up the whole of my life — details I take for granted, like the opportunity to spend my weekends as a kid hiking a 6000-acre national forest.

Whether you focus more on the trees or more on the forest, the duel with depression can’t be fought on a single front.

For me, that means occasionally ignoring the forest.

Now when I hike, I take the time to feel the coarse bark of a Ponderosa Pine on the palms of my bare hands. I listen to aspen leaves clapping delicately in the crisp breeze. I close my eyes and focus on the tangy mustard applied copiously to my homemade sandwich.

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DOES SCORING IN BED IMPACT YOUR GAME ON THE FIELD? AN ATHLETE’S LIFE CAN BE ROUGH. THERE ARE THE ENDLESS DAYS AT the gym, the injuries, and the heartbreaking losses after years of training and dreaming.

Then there’s the “no sex” part.

Since Roman times, coaches have encouraged their protégées to abstain from sexual acts before competition with the belief that storing up sexual frustration would make them more aggressive on the field. This was based on the idea that the body loses testosterone when ejaculation happens, leading to a meeker competitor and a loss of muscle strength.

Athletes (or at least their superiors) have taken this idea to heart. Mexico’s soccer team put on their chastity belts during the 2014 World Cup, and Muhammad Ali abstained for up to six weeks before a big fight. Then there’s the famous scene from Rocky with Mickey chiding the boxer for his lusty thoughts before a fight, claiming, “Women weaken legs.”

For women, it’s said to be a different story. Citing a 2000 study, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey told Showtime in 2012 that she tries to have “as much sex as possible” before a big fight because sex was linked to a spike in testosterone in women.

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air. After looking at hundreds of studies analyzing the impact of sexual activity on sports performance, researchers found only nine studies that were reliable enough to include in the review — and many had findings that contrasted with popular lore. One study found that females’ strength did not differ if they had sex the night before (sorry, Ronda), while another found that sex had a positive effect on marathon runners’ performance.

“We clearly show that this topic has not been well investigated and only anecdotal stories have been reported” Dr. Laura Stefani, lead author of the study, said in a press release. “In fact, unless it takes place less than two hours before, the evidence actually suggests sexual activity may have a beneficial effect on sports performance.”

Stefani and the other authors also pointed out some gender inequality in the studies — more males than females were investigated. There was also a gap in research looking at the psychological effects sex might have on sports performance and how this might differ from one sport to the next.

Even with these discrepancies, Stefani pointed out that this review debunks the popular idea of abstaining before sports competitions. Now that’s a home run.

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What’s your favorite city to travel to when you’re looking for a raunchy-good time?

Latexa: Berlin, London, Chicago ... they all have amazing underground sex dungeons and raunchy men to play with. I seem to find the seedy side of any city — or should I say the seedy side of every city always seems to find me? I’m just lucky that way.

Cherri: I have to agree with JackLynn. I always want to go to a guy and just pull his pants down all the way. Surprise the guy and hope I get one too.

What movie do you know all the words to?

Latexa: I’m a gay man, so Grease, Rocky Horror, Gypsy, Auntie Mame, Xanadu … are you starting

Zoey: I enjoy exploring new cities; I always seem

to see a pattern? Oh, and I’m also a weird gay man

to find the cruising parks. Nothing like sex in a natural environment.

of the Dark, Showgirls, Halloween, American

JackLynn: It’s back to Barcelona for me: European bathing and beautiful men in speedos so you can see what you’re getting before you make a pass.

Kay: Whatever city I am in. I always make every place a raunchy-good time.

Cherri: Sadly, I’ve been under house arrest for way too long. Now I’m free and looking to taste the many flavors out there again.

What fashion trends need to die off already?

Latexa: The hipster douchebag look needs to end NOW! I’m about ready to start taking them out one by one myself. (I just don’t have anywhere to hide the bodies.)

Zoey: Stealing your ex’s clothes and wearing them as new. Just return his key already.

JackLynn: The sag! I hate the frickin’ sag — pull up your pants already, or buy a belt.

so I memorized: Heavy Metal, Elvira Mistress Psycho, Young Frankenstein, and Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask. These are the movies that are running through my head at all times. Spooky, aint it?

Zoey: I know all the words of most foreign “art” films … and I only speak English!

JackLynn: Top Gun, Serenity, any of the Firefly series ... I like shooting and adventure with a splash of science fiction thrown in for effect. Oh, and a little nudity and sex thrown in for good measure.

Kay: My Chauffeur. I’m sure none of you have ever heard of it. It has AMAZING one liners and quotes that I just can’t help saying while I watch the movie or in my everyday chatter. “Uh oh, we been bad.”

Kay: Pantsuits. They’re so not flattering, especially

Cherri: I don’t remember words to movies, just

for someone with my girlish figure. Oh, and shoulder pads. (Wait — are we talking current trends or ones from the 80s?)

right now? Captain America and Fantastic Four.

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