Why Colorado River Negotiations Stalled, and How They Could Resume
If the seven states can’t agree, the feds will impose their own plan…and that’s not good news for nearly 40 million people.
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Mike Johnston Says He’s Listening, but Will He Meet With Constituents?
Coloradans for the Common Good wants to talk with Mike Johnston about Axon Enterprise replacing Flock Safety.
Zoning Updates and Housing Affordability Are Headed to the Ballot in Lakewood
“On April 7, Lakewood must vote ‘no’ to a rollback on four confusingly-worded ballot questions if they want to keep the zoning updates in place.”
Turning the Page on the Denver Book Society
“Bookstores should be places of quiet discovery, not headlines. And so I’m moving on.”
A Sin No More: Sex Workers Deserve Protection in Colorado
Decriminalizing prostitution would be the Christian thing to do.
The Crisis We’re Not Confronting: Alcohol’s Toll on Colorado
Alcohol kills 2,200 Coloradans every year — more than twice as many deaths as opioids. And these statistics only capture part of the story.
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Poem on the Epstein Files, “An Embarrassment of Riches”
When verse comes to worse: There’s a ritual to summon the unredacted Epstein files tomorrow.
A Simple Fix to Help Denver’s Restaurants Stay Open
The CEO of Watercourse Foods and City, O’ City discusses the potential impact of the Swipe Fee Relief Act.
As a Medical Cannabis Patient, I’m Watching This Supreme Court Case Closely
“Like many medical cannabis patients, I live a normal and productive life while managing chronic medical conditions. But under federal law, that medicine can cost me a constitutional right.”
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Time to Talk About Speed Bumps, Denver
The Mayor speaks of a vibrant and safe city. Let’s start with a Denver where our kids are not afraid to cross the street.
State Lawmaker Uses Trump Logic to Defend Massive Alcohol Tax Increase
“Let’s be clear, the HB26-1271 enterprise “fee” legislation is a tax, just like tariffs are taxes by another name.”
Denver Streets Are Trashed: We Could Learn a Lesson From New York Mayor
Zohran Mamdani found a way to get residents involved in cleanup.
This city should do the same…before our next blizzard!
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Hungry for Change: Round Two of the Colorado Tamale Bill
Many successful food businesses have started with nothing more than a home kitchen and a dream.
A Letter to Denver: Things Are Getting Ugly
“Denver, I love you in a way that’s not always polite. I love you like someone who notices the chipped nail polish, but still holds your hand.”
Colorado’s Seeds Are Coated in Pesticides, Even When It Isn’t Necessary
The SEED Act would base seed treatment decisions on actual pest risk instead of default packaging.
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Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting Small Businesses
Honor the past by building a better future for Black entrepreneurs.
Why “Doing Things Legally” Isn’t the Same as Doing Them Right
Even after finally obtaining my green card, that sense of arrival remains unfinished.
Why Colorado’s Record Heat and Dismal Snowpack Are an Environmental Justice Issue
Commerce City is grappling with Denver’s desertification.
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The Magic of UMS is Lost. Is it Time for Something New?
Scott Happel, owner of Denver’s Oriental Theater, HQ and Federal Theatre, talks “deception” and “lies” surrounding the Underground Music Showcase.
Just Imagine: A New Paradigm to Educate Denver Students
A great city demands a great school system.
Will Boulder See the Light Before the Dark Horse Is Demolished?
“This is not just a cultural loss — it is economic displacement. “
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The Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Reveals How MAGA Defines Who Belongs in America
The U.S. has a long history of excluding Latinos from its sense of national identity.