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Op-Ed: Congress Needs to Give Dreamers a Permanent Home

Op-Ed: Congress Needs to Give Dreamers a Permanent Home

By Mike CoffmanJune 21, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court took the first step.

William DeBose Police Shooting Video: No Charges, Fresh Outrage

William DeBose Police Shooting Video: No Charges, Fresh Outrage

By Michael RobertsJune 19, 2020

The DA’s decision prompted an angry demonstration.

Order Restricting Less-Lethal Weapons at Protests Expires June 19

Order Restricting Less-Lethal Weapons at Protests Expires June 19

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 18, 2020

The judge wants the two sides to make a “good faith” effort to come to a resolution.

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Ben Stapleton Joined Ku Klux Klan for Political Power, Historian Says

Ben Stapleton Joined Ku Klux Klan for Political Power, Historian Says

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 17, 2020

The Klan was key to his 1923 race for political office.

Walker and Jenna Stapleton Support Neighborhood Name Change

Walker and Jenna Stapleton Support Neighborhood Name Change

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 17, 2020

His great-grandfather was a member of the KKK when elected mayor in 1923.

A Hundred Years of History Behind Stapleton Name-Change Vote

A Hundred Years of History Behind Stapleton Name-Change Vote

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 16, 2020

Now the neighborhood needs a new name.

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Police Reform and Eviction Bills: Why One Succeeded, Other Failed

Police Reform and Eviction Bills: Why One Succeeded, Other Failed

By Michael RobertsJune 15, 2020

Downtown Denver protests made the police bill a priority.

Video: Denver Cop Pulls Down Man’s Underwear During Improper Arrest

Video: Denver Cop Pulls Down Man’s Underwear During Improper Arrest

By Michael RobertsJune 15, 2020

All charges against Marquise Harris were eventually dismissed.

Activists Call for Polis to Expand Fight Against Environmental Racism

Activists Call for Polis to Expand Fight Against Environmental Racism

By Nell SalzmanJune 13, 2020

They’ve submitted petitions to Colorado’s governor.

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Denver Protests: March for William DeBose, Latest Local George Floyd

Denver Protests: March for William DeBose, Latest Local George Floyd

By Michael RobertsJune 12, 2020

William DeBose died at Denver police hands on May 1.

Some Local Law Enforcement Agencies Left Denver After Judge’s Ruling

Some Local Law Enforcement Agencies Left Denver After Judge’s Ruling

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 12, 2020

No body-worn cameras? No option of helping Denver.

All the “Less-Lethal” Munitions Used by Law Enforcement at Protests

All the “Less-Lethal” Munitions Used by Law Enforcement at Protests

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 11, 2020

Over a dozen outside law enforcement agencies have assisted the Denver Police Department.

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Denver Protests Interpreted Through Rage, GWAR, Jesus, Conservatism

Denver Protests Interpreted Through Rage, GWAR, Jesus, Conservatism

By Michael RobertsJune 11, 2020

Jeff Hunt is the chairman of the Western Conservative Summit.

Judge’s Limit on “Less-Lethal” Weapons Could Become State Law

Judge’s Limit on “Less-Lethal” Weapons Could Become State Law

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 11, 2020

SB 217 includes a provision taken from a federal judge’s ruling.

Aurora Changing Policing Policies in Wake of George Floyd Protests

Aurora Changing Policing Policies in Wake of George Floyd Protests

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 10, 2020

Some are related to the death of Elijah McClain.

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Why All the Hate for We Are Love Denver?

Why All the Hate for We Are Love Denver?

By LJ DawsonJune 9, 2020

Neil Yarbrough became an unlikely leader of the local protests.

Mom of Man Killed by Denver Cops Thinks Protests Are a “Sh*t Show”

Mom of Man Killed by Denver Cops Thinks Protests Are a “Sh*t Show”

By Michael RobertsJune 9, 2020

Paul Castaway was gunned down in 2015.

Chief Paul Pazen Commits to “Re-evaluating Every Single Thing” at DPD

Chief Paul Pazen Commits to “Re-evaluating Every Single Thing” at DPD

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 9, 2020

“We need to look at policing in a different light.”

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When the Smoke Clears: Denver Police Commit to Transparency, New Policies

When the Smoke Clears: Denver Police Commit to Transparency, New Policies

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 9, 2020

The DPD says it’s committed to transparency.

George Floyd Protests: Why Denver Cops Finally Agreed to Changes

George Floyd Protests: Why Denver Cops Finally Agreed to Changes

By Michael RobertsJune 8, 2020

The changes include a new approach to body-worn cameras.

Law Enforcement Agencies Helping DPD Using Different Weapons, Playbooks

Law Enforcement Agencies Helping DPD Using Different Weapons, Playbooks

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghJune 6, 2020

At least thirteen law enforcement agencies have been working with the DPD.

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George Floyd Echoes in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of De’Von Bailey

George Floyd Echoes in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of De’Von Bailey

By Michael RobertsJune 5, 2020

The video of Bailey’s death may disturb some readers.

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