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Here’s Who Made a Buck Off Bennet, Hickenlooper’s Flailing 2020 Bids

Here’s Who Made a Buck Off Bennet, Hickenlooper’s Flailing 2020 Bids

By Chase WoodruffAugust 7, 2019

It’s a good time to be a Democratic operative with ties to one of Colorado’s long-shot presidential candidates.

Denver Public Works Wants to Ban Scooter Riders From Sidewalks

Denver Public Works Wants to Ban Scooter Riders From Sidewalks

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghAugust 6, 2019

The Department of Public Works wants City Council to ban scooter riders from sidewalks.

Denver City Council Nixes Contracts With Two Largest Private Prison Companies

Denver City Council Nixes Contracts With Two Largest Private Prison Companies

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghAugust 6, 2019

Denver City Council voted eight to four to end halfway house contracts with CoreCivic and GEO Group.

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Denver’s Newly Rebranded Department of Housing Stability in the Works

Denver’s Newly Rebranded Department of Housing Stability in the Works

By Sara FlemingAugust 6, 2019

Mayor Michael Hancock proposed the creation of a Department of Housing and Homelessness in April.

Activists to Hold First Vigil at GEO Facility Since Controversial July 12 Protest

Activists to Hold First Vigil at GEO Facility Since Controversial July 12 Protest

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghAugust 5, 2019

Tonight’s vigil at the GEO facility in Aurora is the first since the controversial July 12 protest there.

Cory Gardner on Dayton, El Paso and 11 Other Shootings: Lots of Prayers

Cory Gardner on Dayton, El Paso and 11 Other Shootings: Lots of Prayers

By Michael RobertsAugust 5, 2019

Gun issues are a potential Achilles heel for Cory Gardner.

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See What the Sh*tstorm Over a State Capitol Donald Trump Portrait Begat

See What the Sh*tstorm Over a State Capitol Donald Trump Portrait Begat

By Michael RobertsAugust 2, 2019

The amusing partisan dust-up is finally over.

New Fund Helps Immigrant Detainees Bond Out of GEO Facility in Aurora

New Fund Helps Immigrant Detainees Bond Out of GEO Facility in Aurora

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghAugust 2, 2019

The Immigrant Freedom Fund helps GEO facility detainees who can’t afford it bond out of the facility.

John Hickenlooper Throws His Hands Up

John Hickenlooper Throws His Hands Up

By Chase WoodruffJuly 31, 2019

It’ll take some time to fill out the paperwork, but John Hickenlooper’s campaign for president ended Tuesday night in Detroit.

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Alice Madden on Her Plan to Unseat Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate Race

Alice Madden on Her Plan to Unseat Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate Race

By Michael RobertsJuly 31, 2019

The former Colorado House majority leader is one of twelve Democratic candidates so far.

Aurora Police ID Suspect in Immigrant Detention Facility Flag Burning Incident

Aurora Police ID Suspect in Immigrant Detention Facility Flag Burning Incident

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 30, 2019

Police have identified a suspect in the flag burning incident that took place at the July 12 protest at the immigrant detention facility.

Despite Opposition From New City Council, Lobbyist Appointed to City Board

Despite Opposition From New City Council, Lobbyist Appointed to City Board

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 30, 2019

Three new Denver City Council members challenged Roger Sherman’s appointment to the Citizen Oversight Board Nomination Committee.

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Denver DA Number Two Ryan Brackley Resigns Over Bat Incident, F-Bomb

Denver DA Number Two Ryan Brackley Resigns Over Bat Incident, F-Bomb

By Michael RobertsJuly 29, 2019

Brackley was accused of bullying at least two female colleagues.

Colorado Senate President Calls on North Korea to Return USS Pueblo

Colorado Senate President Calls on North Korea to Return USS Pueblo

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 25, 2019

Senate president Leroy Garcia called on North Korea to return the USS Pueblo.

Psilocybin Initiative Leader Starting National Decriminalization Group

Psilocybin Initiative Leader Starting National Decriminalization Group

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 25, 2019

Kevin Matthews, who led the effort to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms in Denver, is taking his movement national.

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Right-Wing Social-Media Personality Mislabels Man in Aurora Protest Photo

Right-Wing Social-Media Personality Mislabels Man in Aurora Protest Photo

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 24, 2019

Ring-wing social media personalities tried to pin the American flag incident on Ambrose Cruz.

Colorado’s Congressional Democrats Inspect GEO Detention Facility in Aurora

Colorado’s Congressional Democrats Inspect GEO Detention Facility in Aurora

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 22, 2019

Colorado’s Democratic congressional delegation toured the GEO immigration detention facility in Aurora on July 22.

Hickenlooper’s New Ad Targets His Liquid Base: America’s Craft Brewers

Hickenlooper’s New Ad Targets His Liquid Base: America’s Craft Brewers

By Jonathan ShikesJuly 22, 2019

Wait until would-be voters get a taste of this ad.

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Advocates: Death Penalty Repeal Bill Is Returning to Legislature

Advocates: Death Penalty Repeal Bill Is Returning to Legislature

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJuly 22, 2019

After a death penalty repeal bill failed last legislative session, advocates are pushing for a statewide conversation about the controversial topic.

Op-Ed: Validity of Catholic Church and Colorado Sex Abuse Report Doubtful

Op-Ed: Validity of Catholic Church and Colorado Sex Abuse Report Doubtful

By Terry KellyJuly 21, 2019

A few weeks ago, Colorado announced a new chapter.

Bloodstained Men Bring Their War on Male Circumcision to Denver

Bloodstained Men Bring Their War on Male Circumcision to Denver

By Michael RobertsJuly 19, 2019

The Bloodstained Men are protesting across the West.

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Colorado’s Next Big Tourist Attraction Is “The Future of Shooting Ranges”

Colorado’s Next Big Tourist Attraction Is “The Future of Shooting Ranges”

By Michael RobertsJuly 18, 2019

The complex is hosting its first big national competition.

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