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Four Years Later, Rowshan Kiani Keeps Iran Protest Alive in Denver

By Cynthia Barnes

Jul 22, 2025

Rowshan Kiani has spent almost every weekend at the State Capitol since 2021, calling for freedom and safety for the women in Iran.

People sharing a toast during a Longer Tables event in Civic Center Park

Eat Up: Longer Tables Will Serve 5,280 People at Gathering Next Saturday

By Abigail Bliss

Jul 18, 2025

The Mile High Table will bring 5,280 people together on the Auraria Campus.

Denver Good Trouble Lives On Protest Causes Little as Thousands March

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 18, 2025

"Losing our democracy, that's what concerns me most."

Activists, Former Inmates Want Successful Housing Shelter to Sell Itself to Stay Open

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 17, 2025

"They helped me gain confidence back in myself, raised my self-esteem and gave me courage to be an adult, to do what's responsible."

Anti-Ice protesters at Colorado Capitol steps

Good Trouble Lives On Protest in Denver: When, Where, What to Know

By Thomas Mitchell

Jul 17, 2025

The rally is part of a national day of protest, with over forty demonstrations planned across Colorado.

Why Denver Should Support the 2030 Gay Games Bid

By Maya Blasingame

Jul 16, 2025

As a transgender athlete, playing the sport I love is an act of defiance in and of itself.

Denver Protesters March Against Palantir for Working With ICE, IDF

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jul 15, 2025

Shortly after protesters circled back to the State Capitol on Monday, a truck leading a march to the Tabor Center was pulled over and searched by police.

Teens outside of The Shops at Northfield on Sunday, June 22

Police and Community Leaders Brace for More Teen Takeovers

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 3, 2025

"I've never seen these kids more angry, more disconnected."

How RTD Plans to Keep Public Transit Safe and Operational During Protests

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 2, 2025

During the No Kings protest on June 14, RTD shut down public transit at Union Station. Here's how the agency will handle future demonstrations in Denver.

After Mike Lindell Trial, Joe Oltmann Remains Undaunted

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 2, 2025

The star witness of the Mike Lindell trial says the jury believed him, and he isn't worried about pending court actions.

Parasol Patrol volunteers at Loveland Pride

Parasol Patrol Will Shield Children From Hateful Protesters at Denver Pride

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jun 27, 2025

The volunteer group uses rainbow umbrellas and noise-cancelling headphones to protect young people from hateful protesters.

Hacked Denver Traffic Boards Tell Drivers "Bring the Heat Fuck ICE"

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jun 23, 2025

"I know Denver is holding firm, but this was another f-word altogether."

vintage photo of a man standing by a car

The History of Juneteenth in Denver

By Teague Bohlen

Jun 19, 2025

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but Five Points was celebrating it seventy years before that.

People sit in front of a disco ball mural

Fighting Fire With Ire: Lesbian Band the Dead Sinatras Used Music as Activism

By Kristen Fiore

Jun 18, 2025

Legendary lesbian band the Dead Sinatras puts its best boots forward to kick LGBTQ+ artists into musical activism.

Denver's No Kings Went From Peaceful to Testy as Night Hit

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jun 16, 2025

As with other protests, questions linger about cops using excessive force on protesters who kept marching through the night.

woman holds orange trump baby balloon at protest

Denver, Colorado "No Kings" Protest: Updates From Capitol and Downtown

By Thomas Mitchell

Jun 14, 2025

Thousands of people showed up for Denver's No Kings rally, with action continuing long into the night. Three dozen people were arrested.

Crowd of anti-ICE protesters on steps of Denver capitol

No Kings Rally in Denver: When, Where, What to Know

By Thomas Mitchell

Jun 14, 2025

The No Kings rally in Denver is part of a "mass protest" against the Trump administration around the country, with smaller events taking place across Colorado.

People sit around a table working together to assemble Kynd Kits.

Drag Bingo Meets Volunteer Power in Project Helping Pride Event

By Toni Tresca

Jun 12, 2025

Celebrate Pride with drag bingo, Jell-O shots and direct action by making a Kynd Kit at Hamburger Mary’s on June 15.

Denver's ICE Out! Protest Spills Into Streets, Clashes With Police

By Bennito L. Kelty

Jun 11, 2025

As the night went on, altercations with law enforcement increased.

Governor Joins Over 500 Others in Boulder to Support Victims of Anti-Semitic Attack

By Evan Semon

Jun 4, 2025

The ceremony was intended to "stand against hate" and embrace unity, according to Polis's office.

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