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Anti-Abortion Measure Could Be Headed to Colorado’s 2020 Ballot

Anti-Abortion Measure Could Be Headed to Colorado’s 2020 Ballot

By Chase WoodruffJune 11, 2019

Campaigners could begin circulating petitions for Initiative 108 as soon as later this month.

Activists, Senate Hopefuls Kick Off Democrats’ Bid to Beat Cory Gardner

Activists, Senate Hopefuls Kick Off Democrats’ Bid to Beat Cory Gardner

By Chase WoodruffJune 10, 2019

“This is the force that will help flip the U.S. Senate in this cycle.”

Eleven Big Challenges Hancock Will Face in His Third Term

Eleven Big Challenges Hancock Will Face in His Third Term

By Westword StaffJune 10, 2019

Homelessness, affordable housing, transit, National Western, the arts and more.

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Reader: Disband ICE and Throw the GEO Group Directors in Jail

Reader: Disband ICE and Throw the GEO Group Directors in Jail

By Westword StaffJune 8, 2019

A damning government report lays out multiple violations at the Aurora immigrant detention center.

Rick Reilly on How Trump Is Explained by His A$$hole Golf Game

Rick Reilly on How Trump Is Explained by His A$$hole Golf Game

By Michael RobertsJune 7, 2019

Rick Reilly says Trump cheats at golf “like a mafia accountant.”

Report: Aurora Immigrant Detention Facility Violates Multiple ICE Standards

Report: Aurora Immigrant Detention Facility Violates Multiple ICE Standards

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 6, 2019

The report found the Aurora facility violates multiple ICE standards.

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Jamie Giellis’s Brutally Honest Denver Election Post-Mortem

Jamie Giellis’s Brutally Honest Denver Election Post-Mortem

By Michael RobertsJune 6, 2019

No subjects were off limits after the reelection of Mayor Michael Hancock.

After Runoff Defeat, Giellis Supporters Cheer a “Changed Conversation”

After Runoff Defeat, Giellis Supporters Cheer a “Changed Conversation”

By Chase WoodruffJune 5, 2019

“This is not the speech I wanted to give, or the outcome that we wanted, but we must move forward as a city in unity.”

Denver Election Results: Hancock Cruises, Council Incumbents Lose

Denver Election Results: Hancock Cruises, Council Incumbents Lose

By Michael RobertsJune 5, 2019

Mayor Michael Hancock cruised to an easy win over Jamie Giellis.

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After Nasty Runoff, Hancock Is Pumped for Four More Years

After Nasty Runoff, Hancock Is Pumped for Four More Years

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 5, 2019

Hancock and hundreds of supporters celebrated the win.

Game Over: Initiative 302 Passes

Game Over: Initiative 302 Passes

By Patricia CalhounJune 4, 2019

While other races look close, this was no contest.

Detainees Under Infectious-Disease Quarantine at Immigration Detention Facility

Detainees Under Infectious-Disease Quarantine at Immigration Detention Facility

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 4, 2019

Dozens of detainees are under quarantine after one confirmed case of the mumps and one possible case of chicken pox.

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The Nastiest Moments in the Dirtiest Denver Mayor’s Race in Decades

The Nastiest Moments in the Dirtiest Denver Mayor’s Race in Decades

By Michael RobertsJune 4, 2019

The Michael Hancock-Jamie Giellis contest is the nastiest Denver race in recent memory.

Get in the Game: It’s Not Too Late to Vote

Get in the Game: It’s Not Too Late to Vote

By Patricia CalhounJune 3, 2019

With all the mud-slinging, one vote is crystal-clear.

Wayne New: Why District 10 Should Return Me to Denver City Council

Wayne New: Why District 10 Should Return Me to Denver City Council

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2019

Wayne New has been the District 10 councilmember since 2015.

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Reader: Voting in Mayoral Race Is Like Playing Russian Roulette With Yourself

Reader: Voting in Mayoral Race Is Like Playing Russian Roulette With Yourself

By Westword StaffJune 2, 2019

The mayor’s race has been one of the most memorable to date — but not for good reasons.

GEO Group Recruiting Head Security Officer for Empty Hudson Facility

GEO Group Recruiting Head Security Officer for Empty Hudson Facility

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 1, 2019

The Hudson Correctional Facility has been empty since 2013.

Denver Mayor’s Race: Hancock Appointee Quits Under Cloud

Denver Mayor’s Race: Hancock Appointee Quits Under Cloud

By Michael RobertsMay 31, 2019

Appointee Ryan Broughton will leave office three days after the runoff election.

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District 10’s Chris Hinds: Why You Should Elect Me to Denver City Council

District 10’s Chris Hinds: Why You Should Elect Me to Denver City Council

By Michael RobertsMay 31, 2019

Chris Hinds is challenging incumbent Wayne New for the District 10 Denver City Council position.

Albus Brooks: Why District 9 Should Return Me to Denver City Council

Albus Brooks: Why District 9 Should Return Me to Denver City Council

By Michael RobertsMay 30, 2019

Albus Brooks is seeking a third Denver City Council term in the June 4 runoff.

Will Bennet, Hickenlooper Even Make the 2020 Debate Stage?

Will Bennet, Hickenlooper Even Make the 2020 Debate Stage?

By Chase WoodruffMay 30, 2019

Neither candidate has guaranteed himself a spot on-stage for the first Democratic primary debate next month, and they got more bad news today.

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City Council Candidate’s Signage May Violate Campaign Finance Law

City Council Candidate’s Signage May Violate Campaign Finance Law

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMay 30, 2019

Banners and lawn signs advertising Veronica Barela for the District 3 seat of city council do not indicate who paid for them.

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