Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend
The weather’s still warm, and there are plenty of cool things to do.
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Honoring Colorado’s Black History Requires Telling Stories That Make Us Think Twice
Is Black Colorado history useful for addressing current injustices and what some see as similar moral dilemmas? Or is the recognition of Black History Month more appropriately seen as a “thank you” card from institutions and organizations?
Summer of Peril Bassist Released From ICE Custody
“Terrified about my future. I spent the next 60 days not knowing if I would be sent to a country I haven’t been to since I was 4 years old.”
Colorado Lawmakers Considering Significant Changes to Marijuana Laws
State lawmakers are considering major changes to cannabis hospitality, taxes and health care this year.
“Palantir May Be Gone, but Big Brother Is Still Watching Us”
Colorado just said goodbye and good riddance to a controversial company. Or did it?
Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting Small Businesses
Honor the past by building a better future for Black entrepreneurs.
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Colorado Moves to End Child Marriage…But Some Senators Say “I Don’t”
Minors as young as sixteen years old can get married in Colorado. A new bill seeks to raise the minimum age to eighteen.
A Higher Calling: The Colorado Bridge Trolls Want You to Join Their Protest Parties
You’ll see them on bridges across Denver, dressed as eagles, tacos, Gumby and Star Wars characters — but their messages are a little more serious.
Colorado Activists Urge Owner of Empty Hudson Prison to Nix Potential New ICE Facility
Highlands REIT owns seven residential properties in Denver.
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Why “Doing Things Legally” Isn’t the Same as Doing Them Right
Even after finally obtaining my green card, that sense of arrival remains unfinished.
New Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado
Sponsors of the measure argue that sex work reform is a statewide concern, and hope that escort bureaus and massage parlors will offer more protection.
After Killing Colorado Safety Bill, Uber Partners With Local Domestic Violence Centers
Recent ads paint Uber as a champion for survivors…months after stomping out a survivor-led effort to prevent rideshare sexual assaults.
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Orange Peel Moses on His Totally Unexpected Anti-ICE Protest Song
“We want to give people hope, because joy is an act of resistance.”
Denver’s Mexican Consul Doubles Down Amid Harassment, Corruption Allegations
On top of addressing calls for his resignation, Meléndez Cruz announced plans to move Denver’s consul office and add new direct flights to central Mexico.
Just Imagine: A New Paradigm to Educate Denver Students
A great city demands a great school system.
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Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology
Juntos Community has secured a sizable grant after a tenuous back-and-forth with one of its funders.
Denver Protesters Strike, Dance and Cry During a Weekend of Anti-ICE Rallies
Denver streets echoed with the cry of, “Chinga la migra!” over the weekend.
Broomfield Brewery’s Vanilla Ice “Joke” Backfires Amid Protests
Its series of responses haven’t helped matters.
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Making Space Where It Matters: Inside Bruce Trujillo’s Manos Sagrados
As one of the few Denver venue owners who is both queer and of mixed heritage, Bruce Trujillo is intentional about creating opportunities for marginalized communities.
Denver Transit Groups Give Mayor a “D” in Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety and Access
A rise in traffic deaths and worries that he favors convenient driving led Mayor Johnston to a barely passing grade.
Anti-ICE Protesters Using the Nonviolent Playbook of People in War Zones Around the World
Whether with whistles or WhatsApp, networks of protectors are sharing information to identify threats and come to each other’s aid.
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Understanding the Law: Protesters Have Rights…Even If They’re Ignored
“Education is the most powerful weapon for people involved in protest movements.”