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Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore Has Some Sick Ink on Her Arms

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 4, 2022

The councilwoman has full tattoo sleeves, including hand tattoos.
Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López Thinks Outside the Ballot Box

By Helen Thorpe
Aug 3, 2022

This city's election system has been touted as the gold standard.
John Hickenlooper's Climate Bill Victory Lap, Common Ground With Joe Manchin

By Michael Roberts
Aug 2, 2022

Hickenlooper is getting credit for facilitating a deal.
Who's In, Who's Out, Who's on the Fence? Denver 2023 Mayoral Race

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 2, 2022

There are already eight registered candidates.
Centennial Institute Pushing Petition Against Respect for Marriage Act

By Katrina Leibee
Jul 29, 2022

“I don’t think it’s respect for marriage at all."
Democratic Nominee Adam Frisch's Formula for Defeating Lauren Boebert

By Michael Roberts
Jul 28, 2022

Adam Frisch is a newcomer to the Democratic Party.
Texas Women Seeking Abortions Flooding Colorado

By Michael Roberts
Jul 26, 2022

The caseload tripled the day after the U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Groundbreaking Psychedelics Initiative Lands on Colorado's November Ballot

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 24, 2022

Another group is still connecting signatures.
Why He Did It: Tim Miller on Trump and the Republican Road to Hell

By Teague Bohlen
Jul 19, 2022

The political strategist was born in Littleton
Polis Issues Order Adding Protections for Marijuana Use Off the Job

By Thomas Mitchell
Jul 15, 2022

The order protects careers, but not job status.
Survey: Public Land and Conservation Issues Important to Majority of Colorado Voters

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 13, 2022

This could be how the West is won.
Castle Rock's Caryn Ann Harlos Wants to Return the Libertarian Party to Its Roots

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 12, 2022

It got its start in Colorado in 1971.
Twitter Users React to Iraq War Proponent Joining Broncos Ownership

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 11, 2022

Twitter users offered a quick history lesson on Condoleezza Rice.
John Eastman, Jenna Ellis Subpoened for Georgia Election Investigation This Week

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline
Jul 11, 2022

"The Witness possesses unique knowledge concerning communications between himself, the Trump Campaign."
Tri-County Breakup: Douglas, Adams and Arapahoe Setting Up Own Health Departments

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 7, 2022

Decades of county public-health cooperation were upended by COVID politics.
Denver Dispensary Owner Wins CU Regent Primary

By Thomas Mitchell
Jul 2, 2022

The race went back and forth for two days before being called.
Colorado 2022 Primary Results: The Rise of the Mainstream (Sort Of)

By Michael Roberts
Jun 29, 2022

Republican mainstreamers definitely made a mark.
How John Eastman's Seized Phone Could Bring More Shame on CU Boulder

By Michael Roberts
Jun 28, 2022

The January 6 committee promises new evidence.
Trumpiest Candidates on 2022 Colorado Primary Ballot

By Michael Roberts
Jun 28, 2022

Our guide separates contenders from pretenders.
Supreme Court Gun Ruling Could Have Implications for Denver

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jun 27, 2022

Saving new concealed-carry rule will be no walk in the park.