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Activism

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Politics & Government

Photos: Second No Kings Protest Draws Thousands to Capitol, Downtown

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 18, 2025

While most of the demonstrators were peaceful, some tried to block I-25 and got testy with police.

kenny protesting in Estes
Politics & Government

Hundreds Gather Early in Estes Park for No Kings Protest

By Jason Van TatenhoveOctober 18, 2025

“We’ve got to work together — there are no kings in America, or at least there shouldn’t be.”

Protesters walking with signs.
Politics & Government

Today’s Denver No Kings Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 17, 2025

“Trump wants us to believe his rule is absolute. We’re here to remind him: it’s not.”

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Opinion: Denver Should Vote Yes on 310
Opinion | Community Voice

Opinion: Denver Should Vote Yes on 310

By John BaileyOctober 15, 2025

Or there will be negative consequences for Denver youth and families.

Goodbye, Columbus: Today Is Not a State Holiday in Colorado
Politics & Government

Goodbye, Columbus: Today Is Not a State Holiday in Colorado

By Patricia CalhounOctober 13, 2025

But Denver is marking its first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day city holiday.

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Opinion | Community Voice

The Unintended Consequences of Flavor Bans

By Marina MurphyOctober 12, 2025

Denver voters should remember that flavored nicotine products provide alternatives for those who smoke.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Colorado Protected Families From Synthetic 7-OH. The DEA Must Finish the Job

By David BreggerOctober 12, 2025

It was in my son’s memory that Colorado legislators passed the Daniel Bregger Act.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Roaming Characters at Casa Bonita Are a Big Part of the Magic

By Joshua EmersonOctober 6, 2025

Casa Bonita performer Joshua Emerson on the restaurant’s recent decision to remove roaming characters, which he says are a big part of the magic of the Pink Palace.

A group of people dressed as the lorax
Denver Life

Photos: Denverites Don Orange for Lorax Bar Crawl Supporting Tennyson Center for Children

By Tessa GuthrieOctober 4, 2025

The streets were a forest of fuzzy mustaches, Lorax Lemonades and Denverites who drink for the trees.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Nonprofits and President Trump’s Executive Orders: A Call to Action

By Tom Downey and Paul LhevineSeptember 28, 2025

Organizations must protect their constituents, members and employees, while preserving their operational integrity.

A woman speaks
Crime & Police

Gabby Giffords Speaks About Gun Violence During Denver Visit

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 27, 2025

Giffords had one message to gun violence survivors like her: “Be your best.”

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Restaurants

New Cookbook Features Denver’s Top Immigrant Chefs

By Abigail BlissSeptember 26, 2025

It includes recipes and stories from Byron Gomez of Michelin-starred Brutø, Riot BBQ’s Manny Barella and more.

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Crime & Police

Man Pleads Guilty in Connection to Viral Attack Against Denver Protesters

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 26, 2025

He faces up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

Queer Prisoners Speak Out for Justice
Opinion | Community Voice

Queer Prisoners Speak Out for Justice

By Keean DavisSeptember 20, 2025

“By ignoring this cyclical pattern of dehumanization, individuals who identify as LGBTQ will continue to feel threatened.”

A man asks a question.
Politics & Government

Tribute to Charlie Kirk Inspires Grieving Fans, Debate at CSU

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 19, 2025

Young Coloradans who planned to see Kirk now feel more moved to take up his religious and political views.

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Charlie Kirk
Politics & Government

Charlie Kirk Vigil at Colorado State University Tonight

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2025

CSU students will host a vigil and then a “free speech” event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on campus.

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