There Oughta Be a Law Against John Eastman
The disgraced attorney gave Trump his anti-birthright citizenship arguments, as well as advice on overturning the election.
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Denver Already Rejected One Surveillance Company: Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
The mayor is asking city council to sign a contract with Axon Enterprises, which has even deeper ties to federal immigration enforcement than Flock does.
“I Love Trains, But I Hope This Proposal Never Leaves the Station”
You have until March 30 to name the proposed Front Range train. Some are calling it DOA
Why Is Mayor Johnston Playing Small Ball With Downtown?
Here’s a big idea: build a network of elevated gondolas connecting all of downtown with on-demand, customizable cabins whisking visitors, residents and workers to every significant attraction.
Why Did Women Keep Silent for Decades After Alleged Abuse by Cesar Chavez?
Some said it was “for fear of tarnishing the image of a man who has become the face of the Latino civil rights movement.”
Opinion: Budget Cuts to Film Office Put State’s Movie Momentum at Risk
“We didn’t stay in Colorado because it was easy; we stayed because we love this state.”
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150 Colorado Classics: A Starter Set of Places to Go, Things to See
The state’s having a big birthday. Here are 150 reasons to celebrate.
Opinion: Jena Griswold’s Fabrications Are Disqualifying in AG’s Race
“If we are going to effectively stand up to Trump’s lawlessness, our next Attorney General must know what they’re doing in a court of law.”
This Year’s Best of Denver Marks the End of an Era
Westword’s founder and editor-in-chief, Patricia Calhoun, will retire this summer.
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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.
“Nothing Good Ever Comes Out of Meeting Someone at the Bar”
So says one reader. But others disagree, and share stories of finding love at local saloons.
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.
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Denver Airport’s Train System Works Well…Until It Doesn’t
When the power went out Wednesday, thousands of travelers were stranded…and many still aren’t happy.
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.”
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“The Highland Hipsters Have No Idea What It Was Like Here”
Should the city create a Little Italy cultural district in north Denver? Readers debate the proposal.
Reader: We’re Not Eating Out As Much Because of the Extra Fees
“Credit card companies don’t need this money. Independent restaurants, local retailers and Colorado workers do.”
A Sin No More: Sex Workers Deserve Protection in Colorado
Decriminalizing prostitution would be the Christian thing to do.
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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.
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.
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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.”