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Homeless Encampment Near Lawson Park Scattered for Xcel Energy Project

Homeless Encampment Near Lawson Park Scattered for Xcel Energy Project

By Sara FlemingSeptember 20, 2019

A homeless encampment that was allowed to stay last week after organizers pressured the city has now been scattered.

Inside Brutal Report on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission

Inside Brutal Report on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission

By Michael RobertsSeptember 20, 2019

The report centers on incompetence and a lack of transparency.

Hundreds of Protesters Rally Outside Home of GEO Facility Warden

Hundreds of Protesters Rally Outside Home of GEO Facility Warden

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 20, 2019

Anti-ICE protesters rallied outside the home of Johnny Choate, the warden of the GEO immigration detention facility in Aurora.

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Two Women Are Trying to Put a 22-Week Abortion Ban on Colorado’s 2020 Ballot

Two Women Are Trying to Put a 22-Week Abortion Ban on Colorado’s 2020 Ballot

By Sara FlemingSeptember 19, 2019

Two women are seeking to put an abortion ban on Colorado’s 2020 ballot.

Mayor, City Council Unveil $15 Minimum Wage Plan for Denver

Mayor, City Council Unveil $15 Minimum Wage Plan for Denver

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 19, 2019

If city council passes the proposal, employees in Denver would be paid at least $15.87 per hour starting in 2021.

Disturbing Dog-on-Truck Video Followed by Death Threat, Legal Questions

Disturbing Dog-on-Truck Video Followed by Death Threat, Legal Questions

By Michael RobertsSeptember 19, 2019

There are fewer illegal acts in the video than most people would guess.

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Where Coloradans Are Rallying During Week of Global Climate Activism

Where Coloradans Are Rallying During Week of Global Climate Activism

By Chase WoodruffSeptember 18, 2019

There will be action around the state.

Colorado Recall Rules Should Be Changed, Says Republican Senator

Colorado Recall Rules Should Be Changed, Says Republican Senator

By Michael RobertsSeptember 18, 2019

Senator Jack Tate is looking for a solution amid recall mania.

Anti-ICE, Pro-ICE Protests Will Collide at GEO Detention Facility September 21

Anti-ICE, Pro-ICE Protests Will Collide at GEO Detention Facility September 21

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 18, 2019

Pro-ICE and anti-ICE protesters will collide outside the GEO immigrant detention facility in Aurora on September 21.

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Confusion Reigns During Homeless Sweep as Lawsuit Settlement Nears

Confusion Reigns During Homeless Sweep as Lawsuit Settlement Nears

By Sara FlemingSeptember 16, 2019

A class action lawsuit representing Denver’s homeless population was settled in April and will become official later this month.

Op-Ed: Congress Must Protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Op-Ed: Congress Must Protect the Land and Water Conservation Fund

By Erica HernandezSeptember 15, 2019

Since 1964, LWCF has dolled out $271.8 million to Colorado alone.

Reader: Criminalizing Homelessness Is Despicable

Reader: Criminalizing Homelessness Is Despicable

By Westword StaffSeptember 14, 2019

Jerry Burton argues that the camping ban is unconstitutional.

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Could Diana DeGette Get AOC’d Despite Anti-Flavored Vape Moment?

Could Diana DeGette Get AOC’d Despite Anti-Flavored Vape Moment?

By Michael RobertsSeptember 13, 2019

Her profile is up, but her path to reelection won’t be easy.

Dan Baer Gets Out of Hick’s Way, U.S. Senate Field Shrinks Again

Dan Baer Gets Out of Hick’s Way, U.S. Senate Field Shrinks Again

By Michael RobertsSeptember 12, 2019

Dan Baer has been through this routine before.

A Woman Will Head the Denver Sheriff’s Department for the First Time

A Woman Will Head the Denver Sheriff’s Department for the First Time

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 12, 2019

Fran Gomez, a career law enforcement officer, has been named as the interim sheriff.

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Why Michael Bennet Needs to Stop Running for President Right Now

Why Michael Bennet Needs to Stop Running for President Right Now

By Michael RobertsSeptember 12, 2019

Why should Bennet hang it up? Start with these ten reasons.

Denver Voters Upheld the City’s Camping Ban. But Is It Unconstitutional?

Denver Voters Upheld the City’s Camping Ban. But Is It Unconstitutional?

By Sara FlemingSeptember 11, 2019

Andy McNulty, one of the attorneys who helped fight a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Denver’s homeless population, has filed a motion challenging the constitutionality of the urban camping ban.

Another One Bites the Dust: John Walsh Ends Senate Bid, Endorses Hick

Another One Bites the Dust: John Walsh Ends Senate Bid, Endorses Hick

By Michael RobertsSeptember 11, 2019

John Walsh served as U.S. Attorney under the Obama administration.

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Anti-ICE Groups Planning Protest Outside House of GEO Facility Warden

Anti-ICE Groups Planning Protest Outside House of GEO Facility Warden

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 11, 2019

Activists will stage a protest outside the home of the warden of the GEO immigrant detention facility in Aurora.

Bernie Sanders Asks Denver to Join a “Revolution” at Civic Center Rally

Bernie Sanders Asks Denver to Join a “Revolution” at Civic Center Rally

By Chase WoodruffSeptember 10, 2019

“We are going to put together a grassroots movement that transforms our country.”

Denver City Council Fires Its Executive Director

Denver City Council Fires Its Executive Director

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 10, 2019

On September 9, Denver City Council fired its executive director, Leon Mason.

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Space Command Launches in Colorado Springs

Space Command Launches in Colorado Springs

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghSeptember 9, 2019

The U.S. is trying to reestablish its edge in space.

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