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From the streets to the White House through a kitchen door: How a local baker’s passion changed his life

It began, as all good things do, with chocolate chip cookies – in David Bondarchuck’s earliest days, sifting, mixing and baking in his grandmother’s kitchen.

As the story goes, Bondarchuck was something of a culinary prodigy, learning the basics of professional baking with his grandma and growing a passion of the culinary arts as far back as memory serves him. The story begins before his appearance on Martha Stewart and before catering the 2011 holiday party at the White House.

Donations for, against civil union groups exceeds $300,000

Three outside groups are working to ensure the political party that supports their position on the Colorado Civil Union Act is in power at the Colorado General Assembly after the November election. So far, the three committees have raised more than $300,000.

Cirque du Soleil skips to Colorado: Out Front’s interview with show’s ‘skip-rope’ performer

Before she became a rope-skipping champion with two world records under her belt – and before she became the charming, rope-skipping star of Cirque du Soleil’s “Quidam” – Benhegyi was the Hungarian daughter of an elementary school fitness teacher who was looking for a new exercise routine to introduce to his class.

Fight for the right: Political battles over marijuana reach new level

This November, Colorado voters will decide whether cannabis rights should be expanded beyond medical patients and find a legal home with those who simply enjoy it as a recreational high. Though some in the LGBT community find Amendment 64 – which would put marijuana on a legal playing field with alcohol – to be a dishonor to those who require the plant for debilitating conditions.

We must move forward: Out Front endorses Obama, Amendment 64, Steadman and Democratic House candidates

This November, Coloradans will play a critical role in which way direction our nation progresses – or as we see it, possibly regresses.

Colorado voters to play pivotal role in presidential race, prospects for civil unions

Colorado voters will play a decisive role in relationship recognition rights when they decide who will represent them at the state Capitol. On the same ballot, Coloradans will choose between President Barack Obama who says he still has work to do, and his Republican challenger Gov. Mitt Romney who thinks Obama’s wasted four years.

Meet Colorado’s out legislative candidates

Colorado has eight out state legislative candidates on the ballot this year – five new faces and three incumbents. Colorado’s other out legislator, Sen. Lucia Guzman, D-Denver, is not up for re-election this year. Two of the candidates, Democratic Sen. Pat Steadman, the incumbent, and Republican Michael Car, in a race for the first time, are running against each other. If 7 of the 8 candidates win, 8 of Colorado’s 100 seats in the General Assembly will be held by out LGBT candidates, giving Colorado one of the top 3 most LGBT-inclusive legislatures in the U.S.

Kiyomi McCloskey of Hunter Valentine on Colorado performance and the ‘Real L Word’

With their new album “Collide and Conquer” coming out October 23, McCloskey and Hunter Valentine will get to see what kind of boost their connection to the popular reality show has given them.

Obama, Romney mix on economy, health care, style during Denver debate

President Barack Obama and his GOP opponent Gov. Mitt Romney exchanged blows on domestic issues during the first presidential debate in Denver.

2012 Power List: Locals who made a difference this year

Colorado LGBT community members and allies who made a difference in 2012