Jonathan Kim, 2/16/12

Film Critic for ReThink Reviews, the Uprising Show, What the Flick?!

The biggest problem with Mr. Foster is how universally Foster and his work are praised, which often makes it feel like you're watching an artfully made promotional piece from Foster + Partners' PR department.

Jason Salzman, 2/16/12

Bigmedia.org

If you're a talk-radio host and you feed on infotainment, you pretty much have to cover the topics people will talk about because you want people to... talk. But that doesn't mean you have to embrace bigots.

Michael Brown, 2/15/12

CEO and Co-Founder, City Year

A record-breaking number of young people are raising their hands to serve. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority are being turned away.

Del Phillips, 2/15/12

Motivational speaker, Reframe Shame

We have applied to the online ads, attended the networking events, used social media and crafted multiple iterations of our resume based on each new blogger's opinion. There are even those of us attempting to gain additional skills. We're eager and ready to get back to work.

Ariane Zurcher, 2/15/12

Writer & Award-winning jewelry designer

Emma is my daughter, who happens to have autism. The autism piece is complicated. The beautiful little girl/daughter piece is not.

Noam Chomsky, 2/15/12

Institute Professor emeritus, MIT Department of Linguistics and Philosophy

Why exactly is Iran regarded as such a colossal threat? The question is rarely discussed, but it is not hard to find a serious answer -- though not, as usual, in the fevered pronouncements.

Robert Redford, 2/13/12

Actor, director, and environmental activist

This dirty, dangerous tar sands pipeline is not in the national interest. It's that simple. And the United States Senate, officials of both parties, need to hear that message loud and clear and fast.

Sophia Yin, 2/13/12

Veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist

We'd all do better if every one just knew a few things about dog body language and proper greetings. For instance, it's important to know that yawning, licking their lips, and panting as well as looking away can be signs of anxiety or fear.

Dr. Jim Taylor, 2/14/12

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Denver

These days, children seem to be given every opportunity by their parents to achieve success in school, sports, and the performing arts. Sadly, the final piece of the achievement puzzle is rarely among the other pieces.

Mademoiselle Petulance Forecastle, 2/13/12

Blogger, The Donnybrook Writing Academy

The clothing swap was the most time-consuming part, what with all the organizing of clothes, hanging of clothes on racks, then ripping the neatly organized racks of clothes apart like packs of ravenous, fashion-starved wolves.

Malcom Glenn, 2/13/12

Education advocate, writer, Denver native

Tim Tebow is a superstar masquerading as an underdog. He's been a winner at the highest level his entire life. Should we really be surprised that he's a winner in the NFL, too? Lin, however, is the ultimate underdog.

John Flerlage, 2/15/12

Former candidate, Ret. Marine Corps fighter pilot

The Colorado legislature must call for a constitutional convention. We will never be able to efficiently and properly invest in our intellectual, quality of life and hard infrastructure until the conflicts of the state constitution are resolved.

Angela Bayout, 2/13/12

Writer For ModCloth.com

All the best places in town are already booked for Valentine's Day, huh? Well, there's still one place very close by that you may not have considered: your home!

Angora Holly Polo, 2/14/12

The Donnybrook Writing Academy

f you haven't noticed, we're kinda big fans of Denver fashion designer Mondo Guerra. Speaking of which, this Thursday Mondo is hosting an All Star Auction at Beauty Bar that benefits Colorado AIDS Project.

Dana Holmes, 2/12/12

Editor-in-Chief, Gifts.com

You've withstood the test of time. Keep rocking steady all year long with these tips and examples of my favorite Valentine's Day gifts for husbands.

Catherine Cussaguet, 2/13/12

Aspen-based photographer

Traveling through Bhutan was eye-opening. As long as its traditions remain, not for the tourists but for the sake of the Bhutanese people, a visit to Bhutan will be a joyful, inspiring experience.

Darren Hutchinson, 2/9/12

Professor of Law at American University's Washington College of Law; Founder, Dissenting Justice

Romney opposes the stimulus, but he needs to state legitimate reasons for doing so, rather than misrepresenting the experience of Springs Fabrication.