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Judge Rules Lindsey Halligan’s Appointment as Interim U.S. Attorney Unlawful

By Patricia CalhounNovember 24, 2025

The Coloradan had secured indictments against James Comey and Letitia James that have now been thrown out.

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Reader: Get Licensed, Get Your Food Handler’s Card, Get Inspected

By Patricia CalhounNovember 23, 2025

“No, it’s not about racial bias but making sure the food we buy is safe to eat.”

The Denver Broncos Pay for the Stadium, but We Pay for the Roads to Get There?

The Denver Broncos Pay for the Stadium, but We Pay for the Roads to Get There?

By Patricia CalhounNovember 22, 2025

An open house on the proposed Burnham Yard location drew plenty of comments from residents…and they continue here.

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Making Colorado Schools Safer Through Partnerships and Collaboration

By Gianna De FriesNovember 22, 2025

“Creating opportunities for professionals across disciplines to connect and share expertise has been a success story.”

How Denver Became the “Christmas City of the World”

How Denver Became the “Christmas City of the World”

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2025

City Hall will get lit tonight, when Mayor Mike Johnston flips the switch on a century-old tradition.

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Opinion: I Am Proud to Work at Civic Center, but I Dread This New Construction Project

By AnonymousNovember 19, 2025

“I would love to have leaders who listen to both the public ansd workers.”

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Reader: That Looks Like a Whataburger, So That’s the Winner!

By Patricia CalhounNovember 16, 2025

Diners debate which is better: Jim’s Burger Haven or Grandpa’s Burger Haven?

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As SNAP Benefits Shrink, Hunger Grows: Colorado Nonprofits Work to Fill the Gap

By Kyle EndresNovember 16, 2025

“What gives me hope, even in moments like this, is seeing our Denver community rally.”

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We Need to Rethink Who We Call a Philanthropist

By Javier Alberto SotoNovember 15, 2025

“It’s time to reclaim philanthropy as a shared human value, not just a privilege of the wealthy.”

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Reader: Denver’s Expensive, but Worth It

Reader: Denver’s Expensive, but Worth It

By Patricia CalhounNovember 15, 2025

If you’re willing to make some big concessions, you can find your little house on the prairie.

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Colorado’s Rural Schools Serve More Than 130,000 Students, and Their Superintendents Want More Pay for Their Teachers

By Robert MitchellNovember 13, 2025

Leaders of Colorado’s rural schools are more likely to encourage a total stranger to go into teaching than a member of their own family.

Taking a Stand: Last of “On Guard” Civil War Monument Gone From Capitol

Taking a Stand: Last of “On Guard” Civil War Monument Gone From Capitol

By Patricia CalhounNovember 11, 2025

“The controversy surrounding the Civil War Monument has become a symbol of Coloradans’ struggle to understand and take responsibility for our past.”

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John Eastman Gets Paid: Trump Pardon for Advice on How to Seize the Presidency

By Patricia CalhounNovember 10, 2025

“Claims of a stolen election are exceedingly serious and should only be made when they can be backed up with solid evidence.”

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Overwhelm the Public With Muzzle-Velocity Headlines: A Strategy Rooted in Racism and Authoritarianism

By Angie ChuangNovember 10, 2025

“They’re dumb and they’re lazy, they can only focus on one thing at a time.”

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You Still Have a Chance of Love in Denver…or Do You?

By Patricia CalhounNovember 9, 2025

The last season of Love is Blind was a loser. Was it the show, the city…or dating in general?

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Reader: It’s Mind-Boggling How Many Steakhouses a City Can Support

By Patricia CalhounNovember 9, 2025

Broadway 10 just joined the fine-dining lineup in Cherry Creek.

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Reader: You Get What You Vote for, Ignorant Ones

By Patricia CalhounNovember 9, 2025

On Election Night, we watched as Person-to-Watch Danielle Jurinsky lost her seat on Aurora City Council and progressives took over.

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Denver Raised Me, Now I’m Raising the Next Generation Differently

By Synique CortezNovember 9, 2025

“I want my students to feel valued, understood, and inspired — to see themselves in the person at the front of the classroom.”

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Boebert Beat: “Juicy” Halloween Costume Inspires Outrage…and a Calendar of Future Capers

Boebert Beat: “Juicy” Halloween Costume Inspires Outrage…and a Calendar of Future Capers

By Teague BohlenNovember 8, 2025

When you’re Lauren Boebert, making a fool of yourself is always in season.

Lessons From the Colorado School Safety Summit

Lessons From the Colorado School Safety Summit

By Randy BrownNovember 8, 2025

Researchers are working hard, but they have found very few answers.

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Westword Kicks Off End-of-the-Year Membership Drive

By Patricia CalhounNovember 3, 2025

What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $50,000 to power our newsroom.

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Reader: What the Flock? These Cameras Are Such an Invasion of Privacy!

By Thomas MitchellNovember 2, 2025

Denver residents are keeping their eye on the Flock contract…and how it was extended.

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