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Expunge Colorado holding an informational clinic regarding records sealing in 2024.
Courts

Help Wanted: Colorado record-sealing organization needs willing attorneys

By Sage KelleyJune 8, 2026

Expunge Colorado has been helping people get on their feet for over eight years.

Alex Vucasovich sits at a table
Psychedelics

Colorado governor pardons 21-year-old psilocybin conviction

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 26, 2026

Jared Polis pardoned Alexander Vucasovich for a decades-old felony involving magic mushrooms.

A side-by-side image of a drawing of Heffernan on a bus and a photo of Heffernan the drawing is based off of.
Denver Life

RTD Used Drawing of Disability Activist Kalyn Heffernan on a Bus Without Consulting Her

By Kristen FioreApril 29, 2026

“You’re not going to pimp my face and my name and my brand and my activism.”

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Politics & Government

Colorado Senator Spends Final Session Fighting for Those on the Fringes

By Hannah MetzgerApril 24, 2026

Nick Hinrichsen made a surprising shift to social issues this year, running bills to decriminalize prostitution, ban child marriage and update bigamy law.

outside of high school in Aurora, Colorado.
Education

Accusations of Racism Create Losing Season for Vista Peak Prep Cheerleaders

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 22, 2026

Black parents worry their daughters were bullied, but the coach says she was the victim.

A portrait of the late Courtney Tinker.
Courts

Courtney Tinker’s In-Custody Death Lawsuit Latest to Target Jeffco Jail

By Michael RobertsApril 3, 2026

More Jeffco jail cases with a medical theme are on the way, according to the plaintiff’s attorney.

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Denver’s Latest No Kings Protest Breaks Recent Records
Politics & Government

Denver’s Latest No Kings Protest Breaks Recent Records

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 29, 2026

More than 10,000 people are estimated to have protested in Denver, and even more in Fort Collins.

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Politics & Government

Extreme Indifference Murders Could Soon Be Prosecuted Differently in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 17, 2026

Under the proposal, a person would only commit first-degree extreme indifference murder if they kill a child, an emergency responder or victimize multiple people.

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Education

Honoring Colorado’s Black History Requires Telling Stories That Make Us Think Twice

By Claire Oberon GarciaFebruary 25, 2026

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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Opinion | Community Voice

Hungry for Change: Round Two of the Colorado Tamale Bill

By Angel MerlosFebruary 24, 2026

Many successful food businesses have started with nothing more than a home kitchen and a dream.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting Small Businesses

By Angel JohnsonFebruary 21, 2026

Honor the past by building a better future for Black entrepreneurs.

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Politics & Government

A Higher Calling: The Colorado Bridge Trolls Want You to Join Their Protest Parties

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 18, 2026

You’ll see them on bridges across Denver, dressed as eagles, tacos, Gumby and Star Wars characters — but their messages are a little more serious.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Why “Doing Things Legally” Isn’t the Same as Doing Them Right

By Okany RivasFebruary 15, 2026

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
Opinion | Community Voice

Why Colorado’s Record Heat and Dismal Snowpack Are an Environmental Justice Issue

By Daniel PriceFebruary 15, 2026

Commerce City is grappling with Denver’s desertification.

Clothing printed with a design of kewpies surrounding a heart that says "Fuck ICE"
Denver Life

Get Your Clothes, Totes and Bandannas Printed With a Kewpie “Fuck ICE” Design at Pop-Up Event

By Kristen FioreFebruary 10, 2026

Artist Mara Wroblewski donates a third of proceeds from the prints to the Immigrant Freedom Fund.

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Denver Life

Malala Yousafzai to Headline 2026 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder

By Kristen FioreFebruary 2, 2026

Yousafzai is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and has been an advocate for girls’ education and human rights since the age of eleven.

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Performing Arts

Writers on Resistance Will Be a Space Where People Can “Talk About What’s Going On”

By Teague BohlenJanuary 27, 2026

Boulder’s East Window Gallery hosts a night of action against escalating threats to America and the world.

Features

Colorado Bassist Has Been in ICE Custody for Over a Month

By Zachary ViscontiJanuary 26, 2026

Aurora’s ICE Detention Center is near capacity; one detainee is a bassist from an up-and-coming Colorado band.

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The ensemble of Shrek the Musical performs "Freak Flag" with Pride flags
Performing Arts

Over the Rainbow: Pride Flags Too Freaky for Parker?

By Toni TrescaJanuary 25, 2026

The Shrek cast decided to “protest this request” mid-show by performing with the flags anyway, sparking a larger debate about art and censorship.

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Opinion | Community Voice

Colorado Needs the Right Behavioral Health Workforce

By Lorez Meinhold and OthersJanuary 25, 2026

People want providers who reflect their identities, speak their language, and understand the communities they come from.

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Politics & Government

Sun Comes Out for Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 19, 2026

Thousands of people turned out for the fortieth annual MLK celebration.

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Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade Marches On

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 19, 2026

Community leaders will gather in City Park by Ed Dwight’s statue of MLK, which replaced a more controversial sculpture.

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