Anthony Cotton

Colorado Public Radio/Colorado Matters

denver, colorado, united states

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Award-winning writer with experience ranging from state and national politics to the National Football League, working as staffer for Sports Illustrated and The Washington Post among others. Has worked as an editor and supervisor. Hopelessly in love with the written word, but totally gets the power of social media...

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As the flu circulates mightily in Colorado, a less-than-stellar vaccine is better than no vaccine at all | Colorado Public Radio

There were almost 800 people in Colorado hospitalized with influenza at year's end. Dr. Ken Lyn-Kew, a critical care pulmonologist at National Jewish Health in Denver, spoke about what's behind the spike. This year's vaccine isn't ideal, but it's better t... See more

cpr.org•Anthony Cotton•Jan 7, 2026

What does reclassification of marijuana mean for states? - The Durango Herald

The reactions to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to move marijuana from a Schedule I drug, akin to heroin, to Schedule III – think ketamine – drew some immediate, perhaps expected, reactions. Colorado Leads, an alliance of cannabis busines... See more

durangoherald.com•Anthony Cotton•Dec 30, 2025

Economic boon or disaster? Trying to move through the haze surrounding marijuana reclassification

The reactions to President Trump’s recent executive order to move marijuana from a Schedule I drug, akin to heroin, to Schedule III — think ketamine — drew some immediate, perhaps expected, reactions. Colorado Leads, an alliance of cannabis business leade... See more

cpr.org•Anthony Cotton•Dec 25, 2025

Andrea Gibson's compassion shines in the film 'Come See Me in the Good Light'

As tempting as it might be to consider the late Andrea Gibson one of “ours” — as in Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson — their artistry was a gift to the world. No one knows that better than Tig Notaro; the comedian is a long-time friend of Gibson and c... See more

cpr.org•Anthony Cotton•Dec 3, 2025

Colorado's Civics Bee champion represents at nationals with his vision for an emergency alert app

Discussing his recent appearance in the National Civics Bee, 14-year-old Cameron Parker said he felt good about representing Colorado, even if the experience left him a bit “shell-shocked.” Given some of the questions he faced from the judges, it was easy... See more

cpr.org•Anthony Cotton•Nov 27, 2025

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As the flu circulates mightily in Colorado, a less-than-stellar vaccine is better than no vaccine at all | Colorado Public Radio

What does reclassification of marijuana mean for states? - The Durango Herald

Economic boon or disaster? Trying to move through the haze surrounding marijuana reclassification

Andrea Gibson's compassion shines in the film 'Come See Me in the Good Light'

Colorado's Civics Bee champion represents at nationals with his vision for an emergency alert app

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As the flu circulates mightily in Colorado, a less-than-stellar vaccine is better than no vaccine at all | Colorado Public Radio

What does reclassification of marijuana mean for states? - The Durango Herald

Economic boon or disaster? Trying to move through the haze surrounding marijuana reclassification

Andrea Gibson's compassion shines in the film 'Come See Me in the Good Light'

Colorado's Civics Bee champion represents at nationals with his vision for an emergency alert app

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