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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Chase Woodruff

Chase Woodruff is a staff writer at Westword interested in climate change, the environment and money in politics.

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Gun-Rights Activists End Campaign to Recall Tom Sullivan

Gun-Rights Activists End Campaign to Recall Tom Sullivan

By Chase WoodruffJune 11, 2019

“We are pulling the recall today to focus on other essential efforts.”

Anti-Abortion Measure Could Be Headed to Colorado’s 2020 Ballot

Anti-Abortion Measure Could Be Headed to Colorado’s 2020 Ballot

By Chase WoodruffJune 11, 2019

Campaigners could begin circulating petitions for Initiative 108 as soon as later this month.

Activists, Senate Hopefuls Kick Off Democrats’ Bid to Beat Cory Gardner

Activists, Senate Hopefuls Kick Off Democrats’ Bid to Beat Cory Gardner

By Chase WoodruffJune 10, 2019

“This is the force that will help flip the U.S. Senate in this cycle.”

Michael Bennet Wants Trump Regulators to Weigh the True Cost of Carbon Pollution

Michael Bennet Wants Trump Regulators to Weigh the True Cost of Carbon Pollution

By Chase WoodruffJune 6, 2019

“The Trump administration is deliberately ignoring broad scientific consensus and using shady math to weaken climate protections.”

After Runoff Defeat, Giellis Supporters Cheer a “Changed Conversation”

After Runoff Defeat, Giellis Supporters Cheer a “Changed Conversation”

By Chase WoodruffJune 5, 2019

“This is not the speech I wanted to give, or the outcome that we wanted, but we must move forward as a city in unity.”

Polis Signs Colorado Climate Action Plan, Other Key Energy Bills

Polis Signs Colorado Climate Action Plan, Other Key Energy Bills

By Chase WoodruffMay 30, 2019

“This is about the health of our planet.”

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Will Bennet, Hickenlooper Even Make the 2020 Debate Stage?

Will Bennet, Hickenlooper Even Make the 2020 Debate Stage?

By Chase WoodruffMay 30, 2019

Neither candidate has guaranteed himself a spot on-stage for the first Democratic primary debate next month, and they got more bad news today.

What Are Colorado’s Biggest Sources of Air Pollution?

What Are Colorado’s Biggest Sources of Air Pollution?

By Chase WoodruffMay 29, 2019

After a couple decades of progress, Colorado’s air quality seems to be backsliding. Who’s to blame?

Organizers Kick Off “Sprint” to Put Climate Tax on Denver Ballot

Organizers Kick Off “Sprint” to Put Climate Tax on Denver Ballot

By Chase WoodruffMay 24, 2019

Resilient Denver’s proposed tax would raise $47 million annually to fund the city’s efforts to fight climate change.

Climate Activists Collecting Signatures for Denver Carbon Tax Initiative

Climate Activists Collecting Signatures for Denver Carbon Tax Initiative

By Chase WoodruffMay 23, 2019

The initiative proposes a tax on electricity and natural gas consumption to fund efforts to fight climate change.

Colorado Oil and Gas Regulators Reject Calls for Full Drilling Moratorium

Colorado Oil and Gas Regulators Reject Calls for Full Drilling Moratorium

By Chase WoodruffMay 21, 2019

Colorado won’t stop issuing drilling permits while regulators implement a major overhaul of state oil and gas law.

2020 Hopeful Michael Bennet Unveils Trillion-Dollar Plan to Fight Climate Change

2020 Hopeful Michael Bennet Unveils Trillion-Dollar Plan to Fight Climate Change

By Chase WoodruffMay 21, 2019

Bennet’s plan calls for $1 trillion in federal spending on efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Regulators Could Delay Dozens of Fracking Projects as Rule-Making Begins

Regulators Could Delay Dozens of Fracking Projects as Rule-Making Begins

By Chase WoodruffMay 16, 2019

The hard work of implementing Colorado’s new oil and gas law is underway, and fractivists and industry groups are once again clashing over new regulations.

Activists Wonder Where the “Bold, Progressive” Jared Polis Went

Activists Wonder Where the “Bold, Progressive” Jared Polis Went

By Chase WoodruffMay 15, 2019

Polis has been instrumental in keeping some of the most progressive elements of Colorado Democrats’ agenda from becoming law.

“Better” How? Right to Survive Backers Question How Opponents Will Help Homeless

“Better” How? Right to Survive Backers Question How Opponents Will Help Homeless

By Chase WoodruffMay 14, 2019

The forces that lined up to oppose Initiative 300 are a who’s who of political and economic power in town.

Colorado Wants You to Save the Planet by Buying an Electric Car

Colorado Wants You to Save the Planet by Buying an Electric Car

By Chase WoodruffMay 10, 2019

Lawmakers and state officials are putting into place a variety of measures to help accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.

After Heavy Defeat, Right to Survive Supporters Vow to Fight On

After Heavy Defeat, Right to Survive Supporters Vow to Fight On

By Chase WoodruffMay 8, 2019

Voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot initiative to overturn Denver’s urban camping ban.

Youth Activists Strike for Climate Action at Colorado Capitol

Youth Activists Strike for Climate Action at Colorado Capitol

By Chase WoodruffMay 3, 2019

Dozens of young people demonstrated at the Capitol on Friday, part of a wave of Youth Climate Strike events happening all around the world.

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GOP Lawsuit Claims Passage of Red Flag Bill Was Unconstitutional

GOP Lawsuit Claims Passage of Red Flag Bill Was Unconstitutional

By Chase WoodruffMay 2, 2019

A lawsuit filed in Denver District Court on Thursday alleges that the passage of House Bill 1177 was unconstitutional.

Colorado Lawmakers Pass Key Climate Bill, Clock Ticking for Others

Colorado Lawmakers Pass Key Climate Bill, Clock Ticking for Others

By Chase WoodruffMay 2, 2019

HB 1261, which commits the state to a 50 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, is on its way to Governor Jared Polis to be signed into law.

It’s Crunch Time for Colorado Lawmakers, and Things Are Getting Weird

It’s Crunch Time for Colorado Lawmakers, and Things Are Getting Weird

By Chase WoodruffApril 30, 2019

With less than four days to go before the legislature adjourns, Democrats are trying to get as much done as they possibly can, and Republicans are doing everything in their power to stop them.

Denver’s Government Is Growing — Some Parts of It Faster Than Others

Denver’s Government Is Growing — Some Parts of It Faster Than Others

By Chase WoodruffApril 30, 2019

In his re-election bid, Mayor Michael Hancock is running to lead a city government that’s much bigger than it was when he took it over eight years ago.

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