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Most potrepreneurs are exploring more cautionary steps than going public in America until they’re certain Uncle Sam won’t shut them down.
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Hickenlooper Vetoes Three Cannabis Bills in Two Days
One bill would’ve added autism to the state’s list of medical marijuana conditions, while another proposed more flexibility in investing into cannabis businesses. Hickenlooper also dismissed a bill that would’ve allowed dispensary tasting rooms the day before.
Why Colorado Tokers Love Sour Tangie
Its stark orange flavor is like a poorly stirred glass of Tang.
Object Blocking a Bike Lane You’re Cycling In? There’s an App for That.
A new iPhone app allows cyclists to report objects blocking Denver’s bicycle lanes
Op Ed: Do Two Wrongs Make a Right in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision?
Let’s be clear — Justice Kennedy’s opinion makes no finding whatsoever that religion trumps equality for the LGBTQ community. This bears repeating — the U.S. Supreme Court did not side with the baker and rule that his religious beliefs or freedom of religion claim won the day.
KNUS’s Steffan Tubbs on 25 Steps, About a Reunion 73 Years in the Making
“It’s an absolutely amazing story,” says KNUS radio host Steffan Tubbs about the subject of 25 Steps, his latest documentary film, which debuts on June 6. “And I had to tell it.”
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Denver’s Fight to Prevent Total Traffic Gridlock Downtown
While officials work to implement Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s mobility action plan, whose goals include 30 percent of commuters walking, biking or taking public transit to work by 2030, traffic engineering manager Michael Finochio and his staff are trying to at least incrementally improve the current traffic situation, especially in Denver’s Central Business District, where what is known as the 2018 Downtown Signal Retiming Project is underway.
NORML’s Jared Polis Endorsement and Growing Power of Marijuana Voters
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law’s political action committee has endorsed Representative Jared Polis’s 2018 campaign for governor of Colorado. And NORML executive director Erik Altieri is psyched that Polis, a Democrat, is as enthusiastic about this backing as the venerable cannabis advocacy group is in regard to his candidacy.
Families of Autistic Children Rally Outside Hickenlooper’s Office
Despite passing through both the Senate and House by vast margins, HB 1263 has yet to receive Hickenlooper’s signature.
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The Daily Show‘s Hilarious Take on the Backflipping FBI Agent Shooting
The story of the FBI agent who accidentally shot someone while executing a back flip at Mile High Spirits Distillery over the weekend went national with the speed of social media, and plenty of folks on Twitter quickly made sport of the bizarre situation. But now, as witnessed by a hilarious segment on last night’s edition of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, the professionals are getting involved.
Medical and Mental Heath Horror Stories Emerge From Aurora Immigrant Detention Center
Two immigrant rights organizations file a detailed complaint with the federal government listing serious accusations of medical and mental health maltreatment at Colorado’s only immigrant detention center.
“We Told You So”: Conservatives Use Masterpiece Decision to Energize Base
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Lakewood baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, Republican state lawmakers jumped on the chance to get voters to turn out for the November elections. They say that if a red majority sweeps into office, there could be reforms to the Colorado Civil Rights Division and its commission, which started it all.
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Ask a Stoner: Do Any Denver Churches Accept Pot Smokers?
The options are limited, but not absent.
Ten More Things to Remember Around Colorado Wildlife
As the National Parks prepare for the throngs of summer visitors, so are the many species of wildlife that are sincerely and extremely thrilled to become a part of your seasonal memories, Facebook photos and stories that you will share with family and friends at barbecues. No, really. They want you to know that they just live for that sort of shit.
Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling Bad but Could Have Been Worse, Attorney Says
Attorney Paula Greisen is no fan of the 7-2 U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phililps and fears negative repercussions. But she sees positives in some of the language used in the majority opinion, as well as the lack of sweeping pronouncements that might have turned back the clock on LGBTQ rights.
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CCU’s Jeff Hunt on Samantha Bee Press Credentials, Ted Nugent Use of C-Word
Jeff Hunt, among the main coordinators of the Western Conservative Summit at Colorado Christian University, says comic Samantha Bee’s recent description of First Daughter Ivanka Trump as a “feckless cunt” isn’t the only reason representatives of Full Frontal, her take-no-prisoners TBS show, have been denied press credentials for this year’s event, which gets underway on Friday, June 8.
Cheba Hut Colfax’s Liquor License in Jeopardy for 4/20 Violations
The restaurant’s license could be revoked or suspended after the August hearing.
Fit Cannabis Girl on Leaving Colorado After City Shuts Down Pot-Friendly Gym
On May 30, about two hours after the publication of the Westword post “Fit Cannabis Girl v. Wheat Ridge’s Bid to Shut Down Her Pot-Friendly Gym,” a detective knocked on the door of Break the Stigma Fitness and handed owner Jennessa Lea a final order to vacate the premises by June 4. When she spoke to Westword yesterday, mere hours before leaving both the facility and the State of Colorado, she was understandably emotional.
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Hickenlooper Vetoes Dispensary Sampling Room Bill
A bill that passed the Colorado General Assembly that would’ve allowed marijuana dispensaries to open their own tasting rooms was vetoed by Governor John Hickenlooper today, June 4.
Krystal O’Connell Sues Over Wrongful Conviction in “Shaken Baby” Case
A woman who spent ten years in prison before being cleared of any wrongdoing has filed a federal lawsuit against two investigators, claiming that they fabricated evidence to convict her of fatally injuring her 19-month-old son.
Supreme Court Backs Denver Baker’s Right Not to Make Gay-Wedding Cake
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Phillips, owner of Denver’s Masterpiece Cakeshop, who objected to baking a wedding cake for a gay couple, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, back in 2012 because of his Christian views. And while the decision isn’t as sweeping as some critics feared, it’s expected to cause repercussions that could be felt for years to come.
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Five Ways to Celebrate Hemp History Week
Hemp heads, rejoice! This week is for you.