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A person holds a smoldering joint over an ashtray.

As a Medical Cannabis Patient, I’m Watching This Supreme Court Case Closely

By Barbi Bad ElkMarch 7, 2026

“Like many medical cannabis patients, I live a normal and productive life while managing chronic medical conditions. But under federal law, that medicine can cost me a constitutional right.”

Denver government car crash.

Time to Talk About Speed Bumps, Denver

By David MintzerMarch 7, 2026

The Mayor speaks of a vibrant and safe city. Let’s start with a Denver where our kids are not afraid to cross the street.

a mug of beer against the backdrop of Denver's skyline at night.

State Lawmaker Uses Trump Logic to Defend Massive Alcohol Tax Increase

By Mark BerzinsMarch 1, 2026

“Let’s be clear, the HB26-1271 enterprise “fee” legislation is a tax, just like tariffs are taxes by another name.”

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Poem on the Epstein Files, “An Embarrassment of Riches”

Poem on the Epstein Files, “An Embarrassment of Riches”

By Billy EddyFebruary 28, 2026

When verse comes to worse in Congress.

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Denver Streets Are Trashed: We Could Learn a Lesson From New York Mayor

By Cindy BrovskyFebruary 28, 2026

Zohran Mamdani found a way to get residents involved in cleanup.
This city should do the same…before our next blizzard!

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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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A Letter to Denver: Things Are Getting Ugly

By Brad K. EvansFebruary 22, 2026

“Denver, I love you in a way that’s not always polite. I love you like someone who notices the chipped nail polish, but still holds your hand.”

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Colorado’s Seeds Are Coated in Pesticides, Even When It Isn’t Necessary

By Madison SankovitzFebruary 22, 2026

The SEED Act would base seed treatment decisions on actual pest risk instead of default packaging.

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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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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

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.

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The Magic of UMS is Lost. Is it Time for Something New?

By Scott HappelFebruary 14, 2026

Scott Happel, owner of Denver’s Oriental Theater, HQ and Federal Theatre, talks “deception” and “lies” surrounding the Underground Music Showcase.

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Just Imagine: A New Paradigm to Educate Denver Students

By Federico PeñaFebruary 9, 2026

A great city demands a great school system.

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Will Boulder See the Light Before the Dark Horse Is Demolished?

By Maria SmithFebruary 8, 2026

“This is not just a cultural loss — it is economic displacement. “

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The Backlash to Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Reveals How MAGA Defines Who Belongs in America

By Gavin FurreyFebruary 7, 2026

The U.S. has a long history of excluding Latinos from its sense of national identity.

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Opinion: Scooter Selection a Necessary, Responsible Evolution for Denver

By L. Elle Baker and OthersFebruary 1, 2026

“Veo integrates equity access with enforceable rules, compliance technology and operational accountability.”

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Anti-ICE Protesters Using the Nonviolent Playbook of People in War Zones Around the World

By Oliver KaplanFebruary 1, 2026

Whether with whistles or WhatsApp, networks of protectors are sharing information to identify threats and come to each other’s aid.

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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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Opinion: Zoning for Financial Resiliency in Lakewood

By Shane SarnacJanuary 19, 2026

Lakewood’s efforts to make its residents more financially resilient is under threat in the upcoming special election.

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Opinion: Limited Access to Shared Mobility Is a Mistake

By John BaileyJanuary 18, 2026

Why did DOTI go solo with Veo when the city has one of the country’s most successful and equitable scooter programs?

Colorado Ranks Among Top Five States for Flu: What to Do

Colorado Ranks Among Top Five States for Flu: What to Do

By Jean HoffmanJanuary 15, 2026

An emergency-room physician explains why the 2025-’26 flu season is hitting so hard.

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A Former Revolutionary Looks at a Nation Losing its Compass

By Jason Van TatenhoveJanuary 11, 2026

the One Battle After Another fight continues.

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