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Should These Colorado Jurists Be Retained? You Be the Judge!

By Catie CheshireOctober 21, 2024

While Coloradans don’t initially elect judges, they do vote on whether to retain them. And now they can vote on how to discipline them through Amendment H!

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Vote for Independent Journalism by Supporting Our Membership Campaign

By Patricia CalhounOctober 21, 2024

No matter the outcome on November 5, our readers are definite winners.

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Opinion: Yes on 2Q Protects Health Care for All

By Donna LynneOctober 20, 2024

Denver Health has seen significant growth in the number of people needing care, but the city’s contribution has not grown to meet the rising costs associated with that care.

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Opinion: Why You Should Vote Yes on Amendment 79

By Dr. Rebecca CohenOctober 20, 2024

“My patients deserve it, my fellow medical professionals deserve it, and all Coloradans, regardless of where they live or the source of their insurance, deserve it.”

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Colorado Amendment 79: Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Explained

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 18, 2024

The initiative in Colorado, Amendment 79, asks voters to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution.

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Colorado TABOR Refunds: How Much Money Should Taxpayers Expect?

By Catie CheshireOctober 17, 2024

TABOR payments next year won’t be funding as many vacations or big purchases as they did last year.

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Prop JJ Asks Voters to Move More Sports Gambling Revenue Toward Water Projects

By Catie CheshireOctober 17, 2024

Sports betting is predicted to make Colorado over $31 million this year, but the state’s water program is cut off at $29 million.

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Aurora Nonprofits Worried That City Council Migrant Investigation “Puts a Target on Our Backs”

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 16, 2024

Led by Danielle Jurinsky, councilmembers want to determine how many immigrants Denver sent the city through nonprofits…and which nonprofits helped.

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Denver’s Civic Center Park Is Set to Undergo Major Transformation in 2025

By Catie CheshireOctober 16, 2024

A 180-degree turn for the Greek Amphitheater is just part of the plan to overhaul Civic Center Park.

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Is There a Dog Meat Farm in Denver? Billboard From Vegan Activist Satirizes Slaughterhouse Debate

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 16, 2024

The billboard is intended to make people confront their explanations for eating meat, according to the woman behind it.

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Neighbor Complaints Jeopardize Bar Nun’s Liquor License

By Catie CheshireOctober 14, 2024

“When does the good of the few outweigh the good of the many? Because we do a lot for the city.”

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Aurora Venezuelans, Activists Dance at Supposed Gang Apartment to Protest Trump’s Message

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

The scene at the Edge of Lowry apartments on Friday after the Trump rally was far from the image of a gang-controlled property.

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Five Craziest Moments at Donald Trump’s Rally in Aurora

By Thomas MitchellOctober 11, 2024

The event included clips from Full Metal Jacket, talk of kissing and sleeping with immigration charts, and multiple un-ironic spins of “YMCA.”

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Colorado’s Top Elected Democrats Celebrate Aurora, Warn Voters to Reject Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado’s Democratic congressmen denounced the visit of former president Donald Trump.

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Trump Goes All In on Venezuelan Gang Alarmism in Aurora

By Patricia CalhounOctober 11, 2024

Donald Trump promised to come to Aurora, which he calls a “war zone” because of Venezuelan gangs. He’s at the Gaylord Rockies today.

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Denver Basic Income Project Wants to Continue Despite Loss of City Funding

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

The Denver Basic Income Project will halt giving low-income and homeless residents free monthly cash payments, but the founder hopes to bring it back.

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Trump Is Coming to Aurora Thursday: What You Need to Know

By Patricia CalhounOctober 11, 2024

He’ll be at the Gaylord Rockies…and the line will form early. Very early.

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Colorado Revises Ceremonial Flag Program After Gays Against Groomers Waves One

By Teague BohlenOctober 8, 2024

“Hate has no place in Colorado, and Governor Polis denounces hate in all its forms.”

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Pro-Palestine Protests Return to Auraria Campus

By Chloe RagsdaleOctober 8, 2024

Organizers aren’t ruling out another encampment, but say they’re trying to meet with university and campus officials first.

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Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels Scheduled for Denver on Same Day

By Thomas MitchellOctober 8, 2024

When the former president visits Aurora on October 11, he’ll be sandwiched between performances by his former “honey bunch.”

When Trump Drops In, Here’s What He’ll See in Aurora

By Bennito L. Kelty and OthersOctober 7, 2024

The former president says he’ll visit Colorado’s third-largest city on October 11.

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Opinion: Reasons to Vote No on Ballot Issue 2R, the Affordable Housing Sales Tax

By Strong DenverOctober 6, 2024

Strong Denver applauds the city for zeroing in on the right problem – unaffordable housing. But this is the wrong solution.

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