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		<title>Who canceled Hasan Piker&#8217;s Denver rally with Melat Kiros?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:46:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/unnamed-1.png" alt="Melat Kiros (center) during the rally-turned-protest on Sunday, June 14, beside Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney." /><p>Kiros blames her opponent, Diana DeGette. The congresswoman says she wouldn't stop Kiros from making the "mistake" of campaigning with Piker. </p>
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		<title>Denver author&#8217;s new collection responds to the ongoing plight of women in America</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:22:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Swanson-clip.jpg" alt="A headshot of author Cynthia Swanson" /><p>Cynthia Swanson will appear at Tattered Cover with other local authors on Wednesday, June 10.</p>
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		<title>Bennet, Weiser debate ahead of Colorado Democratic primary for governor</title>
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					<dc:creator>Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:03:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/bennetweiser-2048x1448-1-e1780668194605.jpg" alt="Left: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks on April 16, 2024 at Denver International Airport. Right: U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado speaks during a town hall in Greeley on March 18, 2025. (Photos by" /><p>Weiser blasted "cynical" attacks by Bennet campaign as June 30 primary approaches.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/bennet-weiser-debate-colorado-dem-primary-governor-40894959/">Bennet, Weiser debate ahead of Colorado Democratic primary for governor</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Can Hasan Piker help leftists unseat Colorado&#8217;s establishment Democrats?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:57:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/GettyImages-1052640384-e1780594306815.jpg" alt="Hasan Piker sits on a panel during a political conference" /><p>The socialist streamer — known as the Joe Rogan of the left — is coming to Denver to rally with local progressive candidates.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/hasan-piker-leftist-event-tracks-colorado-democrats-40894717/">Can Hasan Piker help leftists unseat Colorado&#8217;s establishment Democrats?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado’s Republican candidates for governor square off in first full debate</title>
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					<dc:creator>Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:03:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/gop3.jpg" alt="photos of republican candidates for colorado governor" /><p>Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms blasted ministry leader Victor Marx as "unfit" and "corrupt."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-republican-governor-candidates-first-debate-40894277/">Colorado’s Republican candidates for governor square off in first full debate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>&#8220;Give Tina Peters enough rope, she&#8217;s obviously looking to hang herself&#8221;</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:03:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/tinagetty.webp" alt="Tina Peters, election denier." /><p>The election denier and former Mesa County clerk will be free tomorrow.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/opinion/election-denier-tina-peters-will-be-free-june-1-40891837/">&#8220;Give Tina Peters enough rope, she&#8217;s obviously looking to hang herself&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Democrat Evan Munsing drops out of Colorado​ race for GOP Rep. Evans’ seat</title>
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					<dc:creator>Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:04:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/3997644515_4520ea23c0_o.jpg" alt="the U.S. Capitol building in washington, d.c." /><p>The Democratic primary field in Colorado’s most competitive congressional district shrank again on Wednesday.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/democrat-drops-out-colorado-primary-district-8-40891463/">Democrat Evan Munsing drops out of Colorado​ race for GOP Rep. Evans’ seat</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>An initiative to do practically nothing submits signatures for Colorado ballot</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Petition.max-1200x675-1.jpg" alt="signature gather hands over petition" /><p>Voters will consider at least five other ballot questions with big implications.</p>
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		<title>One week before prison release, Tina Peters shows how remorseful she is</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:32:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-03/gettyimages-1241599686__1_-e1764100007203.webp" alt="man with beard in jacket with blonde woman" /><p>"They are attacking the governor for showing mercy, and they have put a bullseye on a 70-year-old, nonviolent, first-time offender."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/tina-peters-victory-lap-social-media-release-40889049/">One week before prison release, Tina Peters shows how remorseful she is</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Scott Bottoms says pedophiles are hiding in Colorado&#8217;s Democratic-led government. Is he looking in the right place?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Brendan Joel Kelley</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:29:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-18-1.25.25-PM.png" alt="Colorado State rep. Scott Bottoms" /><p>The arrest of the Weld County GOP leader in a child prostitution sting raises questions.</p>
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