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Longtime Colorado Victim Rights Advocates Hospitalized, Raising Money for Medical Bills

Longtime Colorado Victim Rights Advocates Hospitalized, Raising Money for Medical Bills

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 11, 2025

“They’re people who will always help others but never ask for help. …It’s time for people to help them.”

Wayne Laugesen on New Podcast, Donald Trump, Colorado Republicans

Wayne Laugesen on New Podcast, Donald Trump, Colorado Republicans

By Michael RobertsMarch 11, 2025

The editorial page editor for the Gazette newspapers has a deep-rooted, highly personal ideology.

Colorado May End Program Promoting Teen Participation in Lawmaking

Colorado May End Program Promoting Teen Participation in Lawmaking

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 10, 2025

“It’s divesting in young people who are interested in public service and want to work to better our state.”

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Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

The hearing was more than three times as long as Donald Trump’s speech last night. That’s loooong.

Protesters outside of NOAA in Boulder

“Mindless Culling”: Crowd Protests DOGE Layoffs at Boulder NOAA Campus

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMarch 4, 2025

The federal weather agency was latest to be hit by Trump administration’s mass firings.

Protesters gather at the Capitol.

March 4th for Democracy Protest in Denver: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 4, 2025

The 50501 Movement has momentum after recent protests saw thousands rally in downtown Denver.

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Colorado capitol with flag

Measured Response: Meet Michael Fields, the Republican “Governor” of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 4, 2025

In a Democrat-dominated state, the head of Advance Colorado is pushing conservative policies one ballot measure at a time.

Competing Democrats Emerge in Race to Become Colorado’s Next Attorney General

Competing Democrats Emerge in Race to Become Colorado’s Next Attorney General

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2025

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty and former House speaker Crisanta Duran both launched campaigns this week.

Transgender flag held up during protest.

Proposed Colorado Law Would Recognize Transgender, Nonbinary Identities on Death Certificates

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2025

“The respect we fight for in life will not disappear the moment we pass.”

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A protester speaks.

Reddit Emerges as Denver’s Hub for Anti-Trump Protest Organizing

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2025

“The need that it serves is that we aggregate all of these different protests from all of these different groups in one easy-to-find place. I don’t know of anybody else that is doing that right now.”

A Mexican consul speaks.

Mexican Consulate Vows to Provide Immigrant Protection, Services in Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2025

“Obviously, fear is hard to measure, it’s not exactly tangible, but we do see the worry in their faces.”

This Denver Suburb Is One of the Top Relocation Destinations in the U.S.

This Denver Suburb Is One of the Top Relocation Destinations in the U.S.

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 25, 2025

The Colorado town is having a moment, landing on several national best-city rankings.

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Denver Police Accused of Cover-Up After SWAT Raided Wrong Address

Denver Police Accused of Cover-Up After SWAT Raided Wrong Address

By Michael RobertsFebruary 25, 2025

The actual target of the team lived across the hall.

People stand and talk during party

New Colorado Federal Employees Lose Their Jobs Amid Trump Mass Firings

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 24, 2025

“There’s thousands of people in the exact situation that I am, hoping to get their day in court or hoping their case is going to be heard or considered.”

George Brauchler holds up a map.

George Brauchler Wants to Undo Colorado’s “Sanctuary” Status

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 21, 2025

“They make crappy decisions,” the 23rd Judicial District Attorney says of Denver, “and they bleed over into the surrounding jurisdictions.”

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Students protest.

Lakewood High School Students Walk Out Over ICE, Deportation Fears

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 20, 2025

About 300 students walked out of Alameda International Junior and Senior High School to unite against mass deportations.

Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

How Denver and Nearby Cities Are Responding to ICE

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 19, 2025

Every county and city has its own approach, with some more obstructive than others.

Protesters stand at the capitol.

Denver Joins National Presidents’ Day Protest Against Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 17, 2025

Colorado protesters continue to turn out in large numbers to oppose White House policies.

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Protesters walk the streets.

Colorado Presidents’ Day Protest Could Bring Thousands to Capitol

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 17, 2025

Feeding off the success of the Denver Fifty State Protest, groups have organized another rally at the Colorado State Capitol.

Jared Polis, John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet

Colorado Senator Fears Trump Will “Intimidate” Republicans Into Federal Funding Freeze

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 14, 2025

Frozen grants include money for Colorado wildfire risk reduction, energy efficiency and conservation projects, according to Senator Michael Bennet.

A man commiserates.

Colorado Foreign Aid Workers Lose Jobs, Payment Assurances After USAID Shutdown

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2025

Colorado foreign aid professionals say DOGE’s dismantling of USAID has destroyed careers, halted payment for their work and leaves humanitarian projects dead in the water.

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Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2025

Rich Wyatt went from the small screen to the big house. Now, the infamous local legend is taking a swing at politics.

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