Opinion & Commentary

Denver diners chew over the Jovanina’s sign snafu and other business requirements in the city.

A propoal heading to Denver City Council would help lower rents and home prices in an era of high building material costs and exorbitant interest rates.

Mayor Mike Johnston says the city is halfway to reaching his goal of solving unsheltered homelessness. Some readers disagree.

While the jury’s out, the court of public opinion weighs in on the election-denying MyPillow exec.

Middleman and Misfit Snack Bar are just the latest spots to close on Colfax.

“Legalizing us would mean admitting we deserve more. It would mean recognizing our humanity and our right to live without fear.”

“Show that Sloan’s Lake – and the people who care about it – are essential to our city’s future.”

On May 29, the Supreme Court – minus Justice Neil Gorsuch, who recused himself – decided the case of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado.

A recent report analyzed the city’s gentrification over the past five decades. Now residents join the discussion.

“Here’s what we can’t afford: division. Not now. Not when LGBTQ+ people – especially our trans youth – are under direct attack across the country.”

It would be cool to attend First Friday without worrying about being hit by a car.

“Whether it’s naivete or manipulation, using ‘Free Palestine’ as a veil is total bullshit.”

Denver is still a place of creative, engaged people. What’s missing is the bridge between those people and the institutions that shape their lives.

A record number of pets are being taken to the Denver Animal Shelter, and readers are responding in record numbers,

Some people like the idea of public transit, but others note that public transit has to work first.

First Jacques, now Noisette. Why are French restaurants closing in town?

But some residents complain that there’s no water on the ground – or in the fountains.

As adults, fireflies live and flash for only about two weeks a year − and even then, just for a few hours each night. It’s easy to blink and miss the entire season.

Breakfast Inn is closing after almost fifty years.

“Let’s make sure every child has what they need to grow strong and thrive.”

In announcing the budget shortfall, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston warned of hiring freezes, layoffs and program eliminations.