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Steve Bannon Speaking Event in Colorado Springs Canceled by Hotel, Moved

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 18, 2025

The far-right pundit was supposed to speak at the Antlers Hotel on March 28; now the location is “TBD.”

Jeanette Vizquerra.

ICE Detains Activist Jeanette Vizguerra, Supporters Outraged

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 18, 2025

Best known for taking sanctuary from deportation in a Denver church in 2017, she was reportedly arrested by ICE outside of work.

Colorado lawmaker in office

Colorado Treasurer Candidate Brianna Titone Could Make History for Trans Representation (Again)

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 18, 2025

Currently a state representative, Titone would be the nation’s first openly transgender person elected to statewide executive office.

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Dolores Huerta

Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Leads March in Denver, Applauds Colorado Activism

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 17, 2025

“Colorado, you have always been in the forefront of the civil rights struggle. I’m glad to see that you are taking your place again right in the front lines.”

A woman stands in front of the Colorado State Capitol.

Meet the Group Organizing National Anti-Trump Protests in Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 17, 2025

Created by a woman with no experience, the Common Ground People’s Collective has been in charge of Colorado’s biggest protests this year.

Veterans protest.

Colorado Veterans Protest Against Trump, VA Firings

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 14, 2025

“We gave an oath to support the constitution, and I think what’s going on right now is completely against that.”

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Air Canada airplane

Denver’s Canadian Consulate Expects Major Colorado Impacts If Trade War Continues

By Catie CheshireMarch 13, 2025

Colorado imports $5.4 billion in goods from Canada each year, which could soon be subject to high tariffs.

A man holds up a flag.

Gun Rights Activists Rally at Capitol Against Detached Magazine Bill

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 11, 2025

“I think this is a major attempt at a gun grab, an attempt to ban all semiautomatic rifles, which has never been seen before. It’s really a scary time.”

Longtime Colorado Victim Rights Advocates Hospitalized, Raising Money for Medical Bills

Longtime Colorado Victim Rights Advocates Hospitalized, Raising Money for Medical Bills

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 11, 2025

“They’re people who will always help others but never ask for help. …It’s time for people to help them.”

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Wayne Laugesen on New Podcast, Donald Trump, Colorado Republicans

Wayne Laugesen on New Podcast, Donald Trump, Colorado Republicans

By Michael RobertsMarch 11, 2025

The editorial page editor for the Gazette newspapers has a deep-rooted, highly personal ideology.

Colorado May End Program Promoting Teen Participation in Lawmaking

Colorado May End Program Promoting Teen Participation in Lawmaking

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 10, 2025

“It’s divesting in young people who are interested in public service and want to work to better our state.”

Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

The hearing was more than three times as long as Donald Trump’s speech last night. That’s loooong.

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Protesters outside of NOAA in Boulder

“Mindless Culling”: Crowd Protests DOGE Layoffs at Boulder NOAA Campus

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMarch 4, 2025

The federal weather agency was latest to be hit by Trump administration’s mass firings.

Protesters gather at the Capitol.

March 4th for Democracy Protest in Denver: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 4, 2025

The 50501 Movement has momentum after recent protests saw thousands rally in downtown Denver.

Colorado capitol with flag

Measured Response: Meet Michael Fields, the Republican “Governor” of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 4, 2025

In a Democrat-dominated state, the head of Advance Colorado is pushing conservative policies one ballot measure at a time.

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Competing Democrats Emerge in Race to Become Colorado’s Next Attorney General

Competing Democrats Emerge in Race to Become Colorado’s Next Attorney General

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2025

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty and former House speaker Crisanta Duran both launched campaigns this week.

Transgender flag held up during protest.

Proposed Colorado Law Would Recognize Transgender, Nonbinary Identities on Death Certificates

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2025

“The respect we fight for in life will not disappear the moment we pass.”

A protester speaks.

Reddit Emerges as Denver’s Hub for Anti-Trump Protest Organizing

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2025

“The need that it serves is that we aggregate all of these different protests from all of these different groups in one easy-to-find place. I don’t know of anybody else that is doing that right now.”

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A Mexican consul speaks.

Mexican Consulate Vows to Provide Immigrant Protection, Services in Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2025

“Obviously, fear is hard to measure, it’s not exactly tangible, but we do see the worry in their faces.”

This Denver Suburb Is One of the Top Relocation Destinations in the U.S.

This Denver Suburb Is One of the Top Relocation Destinations in the U.S.

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 25, 2025

The Colorado town is having a moment, landing on several national best-city rankings.

Denver Police Accused of Cover-Up After SWAT Raided Wrong Address

Denver Police Accused of Cover-Up After SWAT Raided Wrong Address

By Michael RobertsFebruary 25, 2025

The actual target of the team lived across the hall.

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People stand and talk during party

New Colorado Federal Employees Lose Their Jobs Amid Trump Mass Firings

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 24, 2025

“There’s thousands of people in the exact situation that I am, hoping to get their day in court or hoping their case is going to be heard or considered.”

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