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Former U. S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop on June 5, 2001, during an AIDS policy symposium in Washington, D. C. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

He Was Always Your Doctor … And Mine

“Besides a few people I’ve been to war with, my list of heroes is like a sparse cupboard, which became a little more barren with the death of a friend today,” Dr. Dave Hnida writes in reference to the passing of Dr. C. Everett Koop.

2013/02/26

Lawmakers Look At Crimes Against Pregnant Women

Crimes against pregnant women would be punished with a new statute that got initial approval from Colorado lawmakers Tuesday.

2013/02/19

Proposal To Ban Abortion In Colorado Fails

A Republican proposal to ban abortions in Colorado and make it a crime to perform them failed in a Democrat-controlled committee.

2013/02/05

Catholic Hospital Takes Surprise Stance In Twin Fetus Death Lawsuit

It was a startling assertion that seemed an about-face from church doctrine: A Catholic hospital arguing in a Colorado court that twin fetuses that died in its care were not, under state law, human beings.

2013/02/04

Colorado Lawmakers Weigh Abortion Ban, Defeat Likely

Colorado lawmakers are considering a Republican proposal to ban abortions and make it a crime to perform them.

2013/01/31

Bill To Ban Abortion In Colorado Gets First Hearing

Colorado lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to ban abortion with a bill that stands little chance of passing the Democratic-led Legislature.

2013/01/31

Colorado State Capitol (credit: Jason Hussong)

Colorado Democrats Defeat Fetal Homicide Bill

Colorado legislative Democrats have rejected a bill to make it a crime to kill a fetus, opting for a different approach they say won’t infringe on abortion rights.

2013/01/28

The rally at the Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (credit: CBS)

Anti-Abortion Groups Rally On Roe V. Wade Anniversary

An anti-abortion group on Sunday held a walk to the Planned Parenthood building and others also rallied at the state Capitol. The rallies marked the 40th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade ruling.

2013/01/21