Own It: The Responsibility of Getting Behind the Wheel
Taking ownership in Colorado means a call to action for our local communities.
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Sacrificing Convenience for Safety Is the Right Thing to Do
So far in 2025, Denver has lost 87 people to traffic accidents…and counting.
Student-Athletes Need Support: Congress Must Pass the SCORE Act
The current NIL dynamics especially harm student-athletes like me who compete in women’s and Olympic sports.
A Colorado Guaranteed Income Program Could Help Families, but the Costs Are High
Recent election results suggest this state’s voters might support programs that help the most vulnerable families.
Dear Denver City Council: Don’t Block Our Shot for Women’s Soccer!
Before Monday’s vote, a call to make this city the permanent home of Denver Summit FC, a women’s professional soccer team.
How a Federal Hemp Ban Will Harm Kids, Seniors and Veterans
“While regulating the intoxicating hemp industry is necessary, a complete ban has unintentionally swept up non-intoxicating CBD products, too, putting life-changing therapies for vulnerable families at risk.”
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Behind Every Fridge: Food Insecurity, Struggle and Survival
In Jefferson County, 1 in 10 people — and 1 in 8 children — experience food insecurity, unsure if they’ll eat tomorrow.
Don’t Let AI Replace Our Connections With Each Other
Can you tell the difference between a song written by a human and one by AI?
How to Avoid the Trump-Branded 2026 National Parks Pass
“This is a man who is leading an administration taking a hacksaw to the National Park Service and our public lands.”
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Making Colorado Schools Safer Through Partnerships and Collaboration
“Creating opportunities for professionals across disciplines to connect and share expertise has been a success story.”
As SNAP Benefits Shrink, Hunger Grows: Colorado Nonprofits Work to Fill the Gap
“What gives me hope, even in moments like this, is seeing our Denver community rally.”
We Need to Rethink Who We Call a Philanthropist
“It’s time to reclaim philanthropy as a shared human value, not just a privilege of the wealthy.”
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Colorado’s Rural Schools Serve More Than 130,000 Students, and Their Superintendents Want More Pay for Their Teachers
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.
Overwhelm the Public With Muzzle-Velocity Headlines: A Strategy Rooted in Racism and Authoritarianism
“They’re dumb and they’re lazy, they can only focus on one thing at a time.”
Denver Raised Me, Now I’m Raising the Next Generation Differently
“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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Lessons From the Colorado School Safety Summit
Researchers are working hard, but they have found very few answers.
Opinion: Vote Down 310, and Send Conventional Wisdom Up in Smoke
For the sake of individual liberty and public health, Denver voters should toss away the ban like one of those stubbed-out, stinky cigarette butts.
Commentary: Pregnant at a Tylenol Party
Every time someone claims to have “found the cause” of autism, it’s always the mother’s fault.
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Let’s Try Something New: Investing in Stopping Harm Before It Starts
The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition’s Get Real Denver campaign is calling on the mayor and council to make a $4 million investment in the creation of a community-led safety grant program.
The Real Reason Conservatives Are Furious About Bad Bunny Performing at the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny recently decided to avoid performing on the U.S. mainland, citing fears that some of his fans could be targeted and deported by ICE.
The Future We’re Burying in Our Landfills
Colorado has a real chance to lead. Regulation 31 would implement stronger methane controls, require earlier gas capture systems, and improve monitoring.
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Like the Perfect Box of Pastries, There’s Something for Everyone in the Vibrant Denver Bond
“As a business owner, I know firsthand that when a city invests in itself, we all benefit.”