Opinion: The Theft of Lakewood
How “affordable housing” is a cover for developer profits.
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A Small Win for a Community Fighting the Oil and Gas Industry
“We can and should continue to fight side by side until we stop the expansion of fracking in our state.”
We Don’t Need More Highway Lanes. We Need Public Transit
Colorado has spent fifty years widening highways. Let’s try something that will actually work. In 2026, Colorado will decide how to spend tens of billions of dollars in transportation funding over the next decade. This is a real fork-in-the-road moment, one that will determine whether we keep repeating the same mistakes or finally build some […]
The Case for Hiking Alone
“There’s nowhere I hear my thoughts as clearly as alone in the woods without cell service.”
The Stadium We Bought With a Stolen Principle
The 1972 Olympic “no” vote was a moment of unwavering principle; the 2025 stadium “yes” is a surrender.
The Iceberg from Aurora: Why Bowen Yang’s SNL Exit Hits Different in the 303
Long before he became a recognizable face on television, Yang was known locally as an exceptional student at an Aurora high school.
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What Are Gas Stove Manufacturers Trying to Hide? Warning Labels.
These warnings are similar to what is required by cigarette labeling laws.
Own It: The Responsibility of Getting Behind the Wheel
Taking ownership in Colorado means a call to action for our local communities.
Sacrificing Convenience for Safety Is the Right Thing to Do
So far in 2025, Denver has lost 87 people to traffic accidents…and counting.
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Student-Athletes Need Support: Congress Must Pass the SCORE Act
The current NIL dynamics especially harm student-athletes like me who compete in women’s and Olympic sports.
A Colorado Guaranteed Income Program Could Help Families, but the Costs Are High
Recent election results suggest this state’s voters might support programs that help the most vulnerable families.
Dear Denver City Council: Don’t Block Our Shot for Women’s Soccer!
Before Monday’s vote, a call to make this city the permanent home of Denver Summit FC, a women’s professional soccer team.
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How a Federal Hemp Ban Will Harm Kids, Seniors and Veterans
“While regulating the intoxicating hemp industry is necessary, a complete ban has unintentionally swept up non-intoxicating CBD products, too, putting life-changing therapies for vulnerable families at risk.”
Behind Every Fridge: Food Insecurity, Struggle and Survival
In Jefferson County, 1 in 10 people — and 1 in 8 children — experience food insecurity, unsure if they’ll eat tomorrow.
Don’t Let AI Replace Our Connections With Each Other
Can you tell the difference between a song written by a human and one by AI?
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How to Avoid the Trump-Branded 2026 National Parks Pass
“This is a man who is leading an administration taking a hacksaw to the National Park Service and our public lands.”
Making Colorado Schools Safer Through Partnerships and Collaboration
“Creating opportunities for professionals across disciplines to connect and share expertise has been a success story.”
As SNAP Benefits Shrink, Hunger Grows: Colorado Nonprofits Work to Fill the Gap
“What gives me hope, even in moments like this, is seeing our Denver community rally.”
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We Need to Rethink Who We Call a Philanthropist
“It’s time to reclaim philanthropy as a shared human value, not just a privilege of the wealthy.”
Colorado’s Rural Schools Serve More Than 130,000 Students, and Their Superintendents Want More Pay for Their Teachers
Leaders of Colorado’s rural schools are more likely to encourage a total stranger to go into teaching than a member of their own family.
Overwhelm the Public With Muzzle-Velocity Headlines: A Strategy Rooted in Racism and Authoritarianism
“They’re dumb and they’re lazy, they can only focus on one thing at a time.”
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Denver Raised Me, Now I’m Raising the Next Generation Differently
“I want my students to feel valued, understood, and inspired — to see themselves in the person at the front of the classroom.”