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A gold-capped building sits against a blue sky.

New Poll Shows Coloradans Losing Faith in the American Dream, Public Institutions

By Catie CheshireDecember 12, 2023

The Colorado Polling Institute’s latest survey indicates people are worried about the cost of living, their ability to buy a home and the state government.

Mayor Mike Johnston declares an emergency to tackle the issue of homelessness in Denver.

Denver City Council Pushes Back on Mayor Johnston’s Rush to Reach House1000 Goal

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 12, 2023

Denver City Council members feel left in the dark as Mayor Mike Johnston races to the finish line of his House1000 plan.

Two men in suits walk up the stairs of the Colorado Capitol building.

Colorado Legislators Decry “Toxic” Workplace as Resignation Numbers Reach New Highs

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 11, 2023

Current and former lawmakers say the atmosphere at the Colorado Capitol is only getting worse.

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Two residents vote for the RNO president and vice president.

The Silver Lining to Hosting Micro-Communities: A Spark of Civic Engagement

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 11, 2023

Neighborhoods where the city is putting micro-communities for homeless residents have seen a huge spike in civic engagement over the past few months.

A building covered in windows on the corner of a street.

Inside Denver’s Work to Get Every Rental Property Licensed by 2024

By Catie CheshireDecember 8, 2023

The city is working to finally have an actual count of how many places there are to rent in Denver and ensure that every rental meets minimum standards.

Homeless residents prepare to board a bus bound for housing.

Sweep of Homeless Encampment in Ballpark District Gets 145 People Off the Streets in One Day

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 7, 2023

The City of Denver got nearly 150 people off the streets and into housing after clearing out a homeless encampment in the Ballpark District.

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Mayor Mike Johnston speaks to Overland neighborhood residents.

Overland Residents Split on Micro-Community, but Like Mayor’s Compromises

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 7, 2023

They worked together on the Superfund cleanup decades ago, but worry about housing the homeless on the same site.

A group of migrants waiting in line for food at the 5th Street Garage on the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado.

One Year Later, the Denver Migrant Crisis Is Still a Nightmare

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 7, 2023

Denver opened its first emergency migrant shelter last December after buses began showing up from Texas. Not much has changed, except the city’s readiness.

Colorado Supreme Court Considers Trump Presidential Primary Case

Colorado Supreme Court Considers Trump Presidential Primary Case

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineDecember 7, 2023

The plaintiffs want to ban the former president from state’s March 5 primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment.

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Citizen Initiatives for Dummies: How to Get Your Proposal on Colorado’s 2024 Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 6, 2023

With a good idea – and 124,238 petition signatures – you can get your own ballot measure.

Megan Devenport is the CEO of the Gathering Place, a nonprofit that serves the homeless community.

The Gathering Place Gets Nod to Run Gender-Specific Micro-Community in Golden Triangle

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 6, 2023

The nonprofit is taking on the duty of running a Denver micro-community at crunch time, with less than four weeks left in Mayor Johnston’s House1000 plan.

A homeless resident stands outside her tent.

City Cleans Up Another Homeless Encampment in Ballpark District, Marking Second Sweep in a Month

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 5, 2023

Homeless residents in Denver’s Ballpark District are expecting to be swept again this month after city outreach workers came by last week to offer housing.

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Pro-Palestine protestors hold signs and flags outside of the Global Conference for Israel at the Colorado Convention Center.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Attendees at Global Conference for Israel

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 2, 2023

The group had tried to shut down the annual conference organized by the National Jewish Fund-USA; now they’ll demonstrate through tomorrow.

Hector Morales has temporary protected status

Denver Migrants Enjoying Life Outside Shelters With Street Barbecues, Community Bonding

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 30, 2023

Venezuelan migrants camping near Speer Boulevard and Zuni Street have formed a community, bonding over food and where they send their kids to school.

A grey building with many floors.

Room Service: Mission Ballroom, TRVE Brewing and Luxury Amenities at Mica RiNo

By Catie CheshireNovember 30, 2023

The eleven-story building looks over one of Denver’s hottest music venues and comes complete with a heated pool, a dog-walking patio and rooftop lounge.

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Mayor Mike Johnston speaks to Overland neighborhood residents.

Meet the Man Trying to Make Denver Residents Like Micro-Communities

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 29, 2023

Denver has been looking to longtime city liaison Steve Charbonneau to negotiate agreements between residents and homeless micro-community providers.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless will offer a mobile clinic at micro-communities.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to Offer Clinic on Wheels at Each Micro-Community

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 27, 2023

The HOP mobile clinic will provide health-care services as part of Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 program.

Mayor Mike Johnston speaks with Cole Chandler on his side.

Mayor Johnston Poaches From City Departments for Help Housing Denver’s Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 21, 2023

Mayor Mike Johnston has been asking city department officials to send him their best and brightest for one last “Hail Mary” at his House1000 initiative.

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Women sit at a fancy table covered in wine glasses and white flowers.

Anti-Genocide or Anti-Semitism? CAA Cuts Ties With Saira Rao Over Israel Comments

By Catie CheshireNovember 21, 2023

The CAA will no longer represent Saira Rao after she made posts about Israelis being “genocidal ghouls” who are “obsessed with land and power and money.”

Photos of Rep. Tim Hernandez and other lawmakers in the Colorado Legislature.

Tim Hernández Blasted as “Anti-American” for Palestine Desk Flag, Israel Supporters Get a Pass

By Chris PerezNovember 21, 2023

Conservatives say Representative Tim Hernandez is unpatriotic for swapping a U.S. desk flag with a Palestinian one, despite Republicans doing it for Israel.

Representative Elisabeth Epps sits with a group of pro-Palestine protestors in the House gallery.

Israel-Palestine Conflict Consumes Final Day of Colorado Special Session

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 20, 2023

A debate on food assistance for children during the last day of Colorado’s special session turned into a screaming match over the Israel-Hamas war.

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Senate President Steve Fenberg and Minority Leader Paul Lundeen argue on the Senate floor.

Top Five Moments From the First Day of Colorado’s Special Session

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 17, 2023

Delay tactics, protests and cocaine – oh my.

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