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kids in blue and green shirts

Opinion: How Political Rhetoric Hurts America’s Marginalized Communities

By Sheila Van de GraaphOctober 6, 2024

Young voters understand that politics is not just about policies but also values, identity and whose stories are being told or discarded.

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We’ve Got You Covered: A Few Words From John Cuneo

By Patricia CalhounOctober 3, 2024

How do you draw Donald Trump? The illustrator of the October 3 cover explains.

apartment stairs

Sober Living Organization Wants to Buy Aurora Apartments Marred by Venezuelan Gang Rumors

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 3, 2024

Ananeo wants all three of CBZ management’s apartment complexes in Aurora, but will settle for the property that city officials evicted in August.

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Dr. Phil Focuses on Aurora, Venezuelan Gang Story

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 1, 2024

The latest episode of Dr. Phil Primetime showcased Aurora’s Venezuelan gang presence to criticize current border policies.

Jeffco Commission Nixes Bike Park Permit, but Developers Have One More Chance

Jeffco Commission Nixes Bike Park Permit, but Developers Have One More Chance

By Catie CheshireSeptember 26, 2024

The controversial bike park inspired over 800 written and in-person comments earlier this week.

David Sirota’s New Podcast Traces Project 2025 Back to Joseph Coors and Rise of the New Right

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 24, 2024

Master Plan focuses on the Powell Memorandum, which inspired the beer mogul to establish the foundation of today’s conservative movement.

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Complaint Accuses Denver Slaughterhouse, Fur Ban Campaigns of Hiding Donors

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 24, 2024

“Voters deserve to know who is actually behind this misguided effort.”

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Analysis: Colorado Voters Weigh a Ban on Hunting Mountain Lions as Attitudes Toward Wild Predators Shift

By Kevin Crooks and Rebecca NiemiecSeptember 22, 2024

An increasing share of Americans believes humans should coexist with carnivores and opposes lethal control for human benefit.

A beer says VOTE!

Denver Brews Up ¡VOTA! Beer to Encourage Registering, Voting

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2024

The Denver Elections Office partnered with Raíces Brewing to create ¡VOTA! beer.

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What Products Would Be Prohibited by a Denver Fur Ban?

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2024

No felt cowboy hats, no fly-fishing fly made with animal hair…and no rabbit’s foot!

Denver residents watch the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday, September 10.

General Election for Dummies: How to Register and Vote in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2024

Ballots for the November 5 election have been mailed. But you still have plenty of time to register.

Colorado Latinos rally at the capitol for Latino/a Advocacy Day.

Annual Poll Finds Colorado Latinos Leaning Left, Worrying About Rising Costs, Affordable Housing

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2024

A poll of 1,600 Latino voters in Colorado determined that economic issues top their concerns.

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RFK Jr. Pulls Out of Independent National Convention in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 17, 2024

Organizers said Kennedy was “committed” to attending less than four weeks ago.

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Opinion: The Case Against Denver’s Slaughterhouse Ban, and Debunking False Claims

By Darrell WatsonSeptember 14, 2024

“I think it’s unfair and wrong that we’re voting to close a single business and put 160 people out of work.”

Food truck sells gyros in front of Colorado Capitol Building

Colorado Is a National Leader in the Lamb Industry. A Denver Ballot Measure Could Change That.

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 13, 2024

Around fifty local restaurants have come out against the proposed slaughterhouse ban, including Casa Bonita, Bar Dough, Ash’Kara and Zoe Ma Ma.

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An apartment complex in Aurora houses mostly migrants.

Amid National Spotlight, Aurora Disputes Venezuelan Gang Has “Taken Over” City

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

After division among elected officials and law enforcement over claims of a violent gang takeover, a “unified statement” aims to “clear the record.”

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It Took Trump Five Minutes to Bring Up Aurora in Latest Debate

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

The shout-out wasn’t as bad as Springfield’s, but it likely won’t be the last time the former president brings up immigrant gangs in Aurora.

Young Denver Democrats “Hyped Up” by Kamala Harris’s Debate Performance

Young Denver Democrats “Hyped Up” by Kamala Harris’s Debate Performance

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 11, 2024

“There’s a lot of energy around here that we haven’t seen around a candidate in a long time.”

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Live Presidential Debate Coverage of the Fracas in Philly

By Teague BohlenSeptember 10, 2024

Too busy or scared to watch the presidential debate? We’ve got it covered.

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Fourteen Statewide Measures Will Be on Colorado’s November 2024 Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 10, 2024

The lineup includes seven proposals from the legislature and seven initiated by citizens.

Homeless resident Josh Rush looks for a place to get warm.

The Challenges of Preventing and Tracking Suicides Among Denver Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 9, 2024

Personal stories aren’t uncommon, but keeping track of homeless individuals who take their own lives has proven difficult.

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RTD Asks Voters for Permanent Exemption From TABOR Refunds

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 6, 2024

“If voters don’t take action, there will be a significant cut to funding after next year.”

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