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Reader: Promises Made and Promises Kept. Trump’s Doing What We Voted for!

By Westword ReadersFebruary 22, 2025

Regardless of parties and politics, Coloradans love this state’s (very) great outdoors)

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Rethinking Cannabis Use Disorder: A Harm Reduction Approach for Medical Patients

By Joanna S. ZeigerFebruary 22, 2025

“Why is it that patients who take prednisone, insulin…and a myriad of other medications daily or regularly to manage chronic conditions don’t face the same scrutiny?

High Point Creamery Owner Erika Thomas Calls for Support of the Restaurant Relief Bill

High Point Creamery Owner Erika Thomas Calls for Support of the Restaurant Relief Bill

By Erika ThomasFebruary 20, 2025

“We don’t want a handout; we want a fair shot.”

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Reader: Kendrick Lamar Killed It. Go Cry in Your Coors Light

By Westword ReadersFebruary 16, 2025

The rapper’s halftime show at the Super Bowl scored with most viewers.

Reader: Dinosaurs at Zeppelin Station? A Marketing Scheme 65 Million Years in the Making

Reader: Dinosaurs at Zeppelin Station? A Marketing Scheme 65 Million Years in the Making

By Westword ReadersFebruary 16, 2025

Josh Schmitz plans to transform the space into Clever Girl, but some people think that’s a dumb idea.

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Reader: What Kind of Society Has a Need for Professional Huggers?

By Westword ReadersFebruary 16, 2025

Professional cuddlers are becoming popular. But some people don’t embrace the idea.

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Reader: I’m Tired of Scanning and Bagging My Groceries During This Strike…Oh, Never Mind

By Westword ReadersFebruary 15, 2025

After a judge rejected most of King Soopers’s restraining order requests, the workers are picketing again today.

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The Newspaper Trail That Led Me to the Westword Culture Editor Gig

By Kristen FioreFebruary 11, 2025

Being in a buzzing newsroom with an arts scene to cover is where I feel at home.

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Reader: I’m a Veteran and Bombshells Is Just Cheesy and Inappropriate

By Westword StaffFebruary 9, 2025

The military-themed breastaurant is now open downtown.

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Readin’, Writin’ and Far-Rightin’: Lauren Boebert Takes Aim at the Department of Education

By Teague BohlenFebruary 9, 2025

“I’m with President Trump!… School choice is the way to go!”

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Sending Out an SOS: Lakewood Needs a Better Way Forward on Housing and Open Space

By Roger LowFebruary 9, 2025

“A growing number of my constituents – and even some original SOS backers – now agree the ordinance needs fixing. And I agree.”

Increasing Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession Doesn’t Work: We Did the Study for Colorado

Increasing Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession Doesn’t Work: We Did the Study for Colorado

By Joshua BarocasFebruary 8, 2025

The report on results of the Fentanyl Accountability and Prevention Act was designed to inform future decision-making…and “that future is now.”

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Rebuttal: To Blame West Denver for Contributing to Denver’s Housing Crisis Is Absurd

By Jamie TorresFebruary 5, 2025

Denver City Council members say that Denver’s housing policies can and should consider historical impact before our diverse communities are erased.

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Indiana Jones Slept Here: Four Additions to Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 3, 2025

“Every place has a story to tell, and our purpose is to relay those histories to the public and preserve them for future generations.”

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Getting Down to Business: Six More Ideas to Bring Back Downtown

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 29, 2025

Would you adopt a block? Take a Walt Disney Walk?

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Boebert Watch: The Colorado Congresswoman’s Latest Flub Is a Real Pisser

By Teague BohlenJanuary 27, 2025

Lauren Boebert thought there might be a transgender individual in a women’s room in the U.S. Capitol. She was wrong, again.

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Reader: “Oh, Good, More Government Oversight” Said No One Ever

By Westword ReadersJanuary 26, 2025

Senate Bill 25-976 would prohibit dispensary customers under the age of 26 from buying certain products; it would ban some psychedelic products altogether.

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Dana Crawford Saved Buildings…and Made Many Memories

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 26, 2025

After the legendary preservationist passed away, people began sharing stories.

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Remembering Dana Crawford, a True Denver Landmark

Remembering Dana Crawford, a True Denver Landmark

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 24, 2025

“As a preservationist, I have to be optimistic and look on the bright side of everything.”

Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 23, 2025

This is the first three-dimensional piece by renowned muralist Thomas Evans.

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Donald Trump Complains About Colorado Elections System. Again.

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 21, 2025

Just before he was sworn in at the U.S. Capitol – the building swarmed by insurrectionists four years ago – the once-and-future president insisted he’d been removed from this state’s primary ballot.

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David Lynch Exposed the Rot at the Heart of American Culture

By Billy J. StrattonJanuary 19, 2025

“I often think about the ways American cinema holds up a mirror to society…Lynch was a master at this.”

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