Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela. It should inspire those engaged in similar struggles around the world - and remind those of us lucky enough to live in America that we have a solemn responsibility to constantly preserve and defend our own hard-won democratic traditions.

Here’s a story from a first-time voter that’s worth a read. Ayah, thank you for not only making your voice heard, but for encouraging your peers to do the same. You’re the ones who give me hope. coloradosun.com/2024/10/23/o…