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Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 17, 2025

A new report says Colorado is one of sixteen “protective” states for contraception access, but improvements are needed in several important areas.

People wait at a consulate.

Mexico Sees Massive Spike in Citizenship and Visa Requests From Denver – and Scams

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 16, 2025

“We’ve seen a huge increase, at least 400 percent just this year, mainly because of the political situation.”

Blake street in downtown denver on St Patricks day

Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Wants a New Name

By Catie CheshireJuly 16, 2025

The proposal will go to voters, who must approve changes to the city charter.

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Denver Finalizes New Rules to Get Neglected Buildings Under Control

By Catie CheshireJuly 15, 2025

Denver’s over 250 problem properties will be dealt with differently from here on out.

A small group of protesters march.

Denver Protesters March Against Palantir for Working With ICE, IDF

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 15, 2025

Shortly after protesters circled back to the State Capitol on Monday, a truck leading a march to the Tabor Center was pulled over and searched by police.

The Dos Chappell bathhouse.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Losing Long-Time Home in Wash Park

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 14, 2025

The organization, which mobilizes upwards of 3,000 volunteers to improve Colorado trails and open spaces, will need to leave its home for thirty years by 2027.

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Miscarriage of Justice: Donald Trump’s War on Pregnant Migrants

By Stephen LemonsJuly 4, 2025

Kept in awful conditions by ICE, Rubia Morales-Alfaro lost a pregnancy. In Trump’s America, there’s no mercy for migrant moms.

Teens outside of The Shops at Northfield on Sunday, June 22

Police and Community Leaders Brace for More Teen Takeovers

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 3, 2025

“I’ve never seen these kids more angry, more disconnected.”

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How RTD Plans to Keep Public Transit Safe and Operational During Protests

By Catie CheshireJuly 2, 2025

During the No Kings protest on June 14, RTD shut down public transit at Union Station. Here’s how the agency will handle future demonstrations in Denver.

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After Mike Lindell Trial, Joe Oltmann Remains Undaunted

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 2, 2025

The star witness of the Mike Lindell trial says the jury believed him, and he isn’t worried about pending court actions.

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Denver Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements Advances to Final Vote

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 2, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That could change in August.

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Disabled Denver Homeowner Frustrated With Sidewalk Fee, Busted Concrete

By Catie CheshireJuly 1, 2025

The city started charging homeowners fees for sidewalk maintenance in January, but repairs don’t start until this month.

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Denver Police Implement Sexual Assault Response Reforms After Victim Pushes for More

Denver Police Implement Sexual Assault Response Reforms After Victim Pushes for More

By Michael RobertsJuly 1, 2025

Officers are now required to watch a video outlining the Start by Believing campaign and encouraged to sign an affidavit of support for its goals, among other updates.

A man speaks.

Lawsuit Halts Governor Orders to Help ICE, Polis Hints at More to Come

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 27, 2025

“I hope we hear from Governor Polis soon that he will not direct any state employees to comply with this subpoena.”

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Colorado Postal Worker Connected to Ballot Fraud Sentenced

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 26, 2025

Vicki Stuart pleaded guilty to charges of identity theft and forgery

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Douglas County Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Home Rule Proposal

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 25, 2025

The County commissioners’ power grab attempt looks to be going down in flames, and some of them are adding gas to the fire.

"Fuck ICE"

Hacked Denver Traffic Boards Tell Drivers “Bring the Heat Fuck ICE”

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 23, 2025

“I know Denver is holding firm, but this was another f-word altogether.”

a series of presidents-as-dominos — from bill clinton to george bush to barack obama to joe biden — knock into each other, pushing a trump domino onto a small family in the desert

How Clinton and Obama Helped Build Trump’s Mass Deportation Machine

By Stephen LemonsJune 23, 2025

Donald Trump didn’t invent racist immigration policy. For decades, both major parties built the system he’s now weaponizing.

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The History of Juneteenth in Denver

By Teague BohlenJune 19, 2025

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but Five Points was celebrating it seventy years before that.

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Douglas County Could Become Colorado’s Third Home Rule County

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 17, 2025

On June 24, DougCo residents will vote on whether to form a Home Rule Charter Commission…and also elect members of that commission.

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Denver’s No Kings Went From Peaceful to Testy as Night Hit

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 16, 2025

As with other protests, questions linger about cops using excessive force on protesters who kept marching through the night.

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Denver, Colorado “No Kings” Protest: Updates From Capitol and Downtown

By Thomas MitchellJune 14, 2025

Thousands of people showed up for Denver’s No Kings rally, with action continuing long into the night. Three dozen people were arrested.

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