Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week
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Denver’s Latest No Kings Protest Breaks Recent Records
More than 10,000 people are estimated to have protested in Denver, and even more in Fort Collins.
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.”
Art Is Activism: Denver Creators Take a Stand Against Immigration Injustice
Denver creators are making art and music and putting on events to build community and resistance in the face of immigration injustice.
Denver No Kings Protest: When, Where, What to Know
More than 70,000 people are expected at the State Capitol for what organizers call the “largest protest in American history.” More demonstrations are planned around Colorado, too.
Denver’s Most Visible Iranian Protester Doubts U.S. Intentions, Ayatollah’s Death
“Who does it benefit? The rich, because war is always a way for them to be more powerful.”
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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.
Denver Scrubs Cesar Chavez From Parks, Holidays
“For many of us, this is not just news. This touches our history, our identity and the stories we were raised on.”
Victims of Conversion Therapy Could Sue Practitioners Under Colorado Bill
“We will continue working towards a world where LGBTQ people are treated as equals not in need of ‘conversion,'” Representative Alex Valdez says.
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Colorado Ballot Breakdown: Transgender Student Athlete Ban, Other Anti-Trans Measure on the Way
Plus, all the ballot measures Coloradans will vote on in November.
Is Colorado Ready to Allow THC Beverages Into Bars and Restaurants? Some Businesses Are Counting on It.
Colorado would show a change of heart regarding intoxicating hemp beverages if this upcoming bill passes.
From Cauldrons to Congress: Inside a Denver Ritual to Release the Epstein Files
“Truth, not lies, from pedophiles,” a circle of people chanted at Cheesman Park on Saturday evening. “I demand, release the Epstein files!”
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A Sin No More: Sex Workers Deserve Protection in Colorado
Decriminalizing prostitution would be the Christian thing to do.
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.
Protests in Denver: Data Center Rally, Latino Advocacy and March for Life Coming to Capitol
Protests and rallies for a variety of causes are planned in downtown Denver this spring.
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Bill to Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado to Be Pulled by Sponsors
The bill would have made Colorado the second state to permit prostitution, and the first to fully remove criminal penalties.
Colorado ICE Detention Centers Face Renewed Pressure From Activists, Lawmakers
Recent reports from detainees and court rulings have put political pressure on ICE, but the federal money is still rolling in.
These Activists Are Working to Combat Food Insecurity in Colorado
Meet the food justice warriors who are fighting on the frontlines.
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Aurora Settles Lawsuit With Protesters Over Public Comment Rules
Aurora City Council meetings will have to stay public for three years, per the settlement.
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!
Honoring Colorado’s Black History Requires Telling Stories That Make Us Think Twice
Is Black Colorado history useful for addressing current injustices and what some see as similar moral dilemmas? Or is the recognition of Black History Month more appropriately seen as a “thank you” card from institutions and organizations?
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Summer of Peril Bassist Released From ICE Custody
“Terrified about my future. I spent the next 60 days not knowing if I would be sent to a country I haven’t been to since I was 4 years old.”