Email Author Kelsey Whipple

2011 Stories by Kelsey Whipple

• Occupy Denver love: Read the Craigslist missed connections behind the movement

  published Nov 30, 2011

  It has been said that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but what about protestr Many of the most dedicated representatives of Occupy Denver have maintained some sort of residency with the movement ... More >>

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  Occupy Denver: Charge against plaintiff in David Lane lawsuit dropped days before court date

  published Nov 30, 2011

  Update: Two of the charges incurred by supporters of Occupy Denver in recent weeks were dropped over the weekend when the city attorney's office decided against officially filing in both cases. The mo... More >>

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  Occupy Denver: Police track down protesters' identities using YouTube (VIDEOS)

  published Nov 29, 2011

  It's not a new tactic, but for some, it might be a surprising one: One of the ways the Denver Police Department has checked the identities of those faced with warrants for Occupy Denver is through onl... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Dog leader Shelby would approve of these Constitutional amendments

  published Nov 28, 2011

  If Occupy Wall Street is easy to criticize, it's also a movement with which many politicians can find common ground. In the past month, Democratic Representatives Jim McGovern and Ted Deutch have intr... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Woman leads police on a chase to donate food on Thanksgiving

  published Nov 25, 2011

  Depending upon what you'd expect of a Thanksgiving spent with Occupy Denver in the Angriest City in America, you might or might not be surprised to learn what was on the menu. Including a short (but ... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Protesters confront Governor Hickenlooper during benefit (VIDEO)

  published Nov 25, 2011

  The Thunderdome's brief meeting with Governor John Hickenlooper has been captured on video -- and on YouTube -- and you can watch it below. Pay special attention around the 3:53 mark, when Hickenloope... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Hickenlooper, Hancock called hypocrites at benefit to feed homeless

  published Nov 23, 2011

  Thanksgiving began a day early -- and a bit shaky -- for Occupy Denver this morning when the group's kitchen collective, the Thunderdome, took to the Denver Rescue Mission to confront Mayor Michael Ha... More >>

• Occupy Denver marks its two-month anniversary today: the photo story

  published Nov 23, 2011

  Today marks the two-month anniversary of Occupy Denver, a movement cemented in three firm evictions, four large-scale altercations, eight Saturday marches, and more than eighty arrests, many of them r... More >>

• Occupy Denver votes on statement to protect female and LGBTQ presence within its ranks

  published Nov 22, 2011

  In light of the recent creation of Liberate Denver, an occupation offshoot focused on safer spaces and better internal relationships, Occupy Denver proper has had a few decisions to make. Last night, ... More >>

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  Occupy Boulder told camping is okay, then ticketed for camping (VIDEO)

  published Nov 22, 2011

  In a video captured on Occupy Boulder's livestream earlier this week, Boulder Police Officer Abel Ramos is seen presenting the gathering with "good news... The Chief of Police and the county commissio... More >>

• Occupy Colorado Springs evicted by cops after mayor denies renewal of camping permit

  published Nov 21, 2011

  If you had to compare another Colorado occupation to that of Occupy Denver, Occupy Colorado Springs might provide one of the most stark contrasts. As of early this morning, however, both groups share ... More >>

• Occupy Denver dog leader Shelby discussed & mocked on NPR's Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me

  published Nov 21, 2011

  There is no end to the dog puns that can and have been made about Border Collie-mix Shelby's appointment as the leader of Occupy Denver's leaderless movement. Westword will be doggone if we haven't he... More >>

• Review: Sting at the Wells Fargo Theatre, 11/20/11

  published Nov 21, 2011

  STING at WELLS FARGO THEATRE | 11/20/11Sting's list of endearing anecdotes is almost as long as his lineup of inexplicably bizarre ones -- which, in turn, is almost as big as his ego. The former Polic... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Students at Wesleyan revoke Governor John Hickenlooper's degree

  published Nov 21, 2011

  Occupy Denver's sphere of influence (and the bad PR it occasionally invites upon city officials) has traveled well beyond Colorado borders, and its most recent stop earned it a spot in Connecticut. On... More >>

• Occupy Denver: ACLU reacts to restriction against recording during court appearances

  published Nov 18, 2011

  Westword has been present at every Sunday-morning arraignment related to Occupy Denver arrests. It was only this past Sunday, however, that I was forbidden by the court from recording anything while i... More >>

• Occupy Denver marks two-month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street with peaceful first march

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Today's initial celebration of Occupy Wall Street's two-month anniversary ended with the largest display of honks from passing cars the local movement has heard in a while (at least without a ticket).... More >>

• Trade your toys for body ink (or piercings) at Fallen Owl Tattoo

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Sublime's "Santeria" is playing over the speakers at Fallen Owl Tattoo when owner and artist Adam Rose introduces himself, his shop and his mission: "We're a solid old-school shop, and we have old-sch... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Parks and Rec launches expensive park clean-up, protesters help

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Courtesy of Tim TiptonFor two days, the additional presence of police officers and Parks and Recreation maintenance workers has occasionally dwarfed the numbers of actual occupiers at Civic Center Par... More >>

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  Review: Gwar at Summit Music Hall, 11/16/11

  published Nov 17, 2011

  GWAR at SUMMIT MUSIC HALL | 11/16/11There's not a lot left to say about Gwar that hasn't already been mythologized. Instead, I'll defer to tradition: About twenty minutes before one of the band's show... More >>

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  2011 Denver #WebAwards winners announced!

  published November 17, 2011

  Westword recognized the best of the local Web again in 2011 with the Denver Web Awards, held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at... More >>

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  Occupy Denver: Man pulled over and ticketed for two or three honks in support of protesters

  published Nov 16, 2011

  Daniel Garcia's Saturday night ended with an unwanted surprise. While driving downtown after the night's police raid on Occupy Denver, Garcia chose to publicly support the group by honking his horn. ... More >>

• Occupy Denver's finance committee works toward nonprofit status

  published Nov 16, 2011

  In the wake of the largest upheaval in the occupation since its eviction from Lincoln Park, Occupy Denver's focus is firmly on taking the steps necessary to guarantee a safer and more permanent future... More >>

• Occupy Denver: Barbara Gawlowski & Charles Howe use occupation as lesson for daughter

  published Nov 15, 2011

  At noon today, Civic Center Park held a meager 12 protesters. It is the second home of Occupy Denver, and chances are it might not be the last, but it is this park where Charles Howe and Barbara Gawl... More >>

• A timeline of Occupy Denver activities

  published November 17, 2011

  In the nearly two months that Occupy Denver has called a single block of Broadway its ideological home, the group has seen more ups and downs... More >>

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  Occupy Denver: DA drops felony assault on police officer charge that got John Sexton fired

  published Nov 15, 2011

  An early morning phone call with John ("J.T.") Sexton reveals two things: He is good with mornings, and he is elated. For the past two weeks, an investigation for felony assault on a police officer ha... More >>