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School choice measure could harm homeschool families As homeschool parents in Colorado, we oppose the so-called “school-choice” ballot measure, Amendment 80. Although the language of the measure is left intentionally vague, part of it could be read to demand that state government further regulate homeschool families, as well as private and charter schools, in the name of the government’s vision of a “quality education.” As homeschool parents who best know our children and their unique needs and interests, we care passionately about providing a quality education to them.

Presidential candidate Donald Trump declared his intention to visit Aurora in the coming weeks. If the former president’s own words are any indication, we can expect speeches filled with ugly invective and continued falsehoods about our city and its residents. In response to these distortions, as elected officials serving the city of Aurora, we want to make a few things clear. The United States of America became a nation of immigrants well before 1776.

Dear Eric: My husband thinks husbands and wives shouldn’t travel separately unless absolutely necessary, that solo trips just open the door for all kinds of issues such as infidelity. (He’s speaking from personal experience.) As a travel agent, I’d often enjoyed solo travel before we were married, including while we were dating, and I miss it.

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 4 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. EDT today (1 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus. Happy Birthday for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024: You are passionate and intense, yet always charming and outgoing. This is the beginning of a new cycle for you — a time of new beginnings, adventures and major changes in your life.

Today is Friday, Sept. 20, the 264th day of 2024. There are 102 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called “Battle of the Sexes,” tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, in the Houston Astrodome. Also on this date: In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands.

Ed Sullivan a former gossip columnist suddenly was the premier variety show host on Sunday evenings in the late 1940's. His wooden and stiff persona worked well for the type of program the network was looking for. Sullivan had already promised to not put the young singer on his program, ever.