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Are You Ready to Get Lit? A Dozen Things to Do in Denver This Week

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U.S. Representative Gabe Evans Misrepresented Family’s Immigration History

U.S. Representative Gabe Evans Misrepresented Family’s Immigration History

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineJuly 22, 2025

In defense of mass deportation, the pro-Trump Republican from Colorado has long said his grandfather immigrated ‘the legal way.’ Documents show otherwise.

Democracy for all sign at Denver protest

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

By Cynthia BarnesJuly 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.

Paul López sits in his office.

Denver Clerk Upset by Vibrant Bond Snub Amid Election Security Fears

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 21, 2025

Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López says a $50 million warehouse is needed for the sake of local election security.

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Clawback of $1.1 Billion for PBS and NPR Puts Rural Stations at Risk

By The ConversationJuly 19, 2025

Last week, the Senate and House approved cutting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Here’s what’s at stake.

Inside Colorado Public Radio office

Congress Is Chopping Public Media Funding, Including in Colorado

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 18, 2025

Dark days ahead for local public radio and television.

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Denver Good Trouble Lives On Protest Causes Little as Thousands March

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 18, 2025

“Losing our democracy, that’s what concerns me most.”

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

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 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 MitchellJuly 17, 2025

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

Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 17, 2025

A new report says Colorado is one of sixteen “protective” states for contraception access, but improvements are needed in several important areas.

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Mexico Sees Massive Spike in Citizenship and Visa Requests From Denver – and Scams

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 16, 2025

“We’ve seen a huge increase, at least 400 percent just this year, mainly because of the political situation.”

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Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Wants a New Name

By Catie CheshireJuly 16, 2025

The proposal will go to voters, who must approve changes to the city charter.

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Denver Finalizes New Rules to Get Neglected Buildings Under Control

By Catie CheshireJuly 15, 2025

Denver’s over 250 problem properties will be dealt with differently from here on out.

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Denver Protesters March Against Palantir for Working With ICE, IDF

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 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.

The Dos Chappell bathhouse.

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Losing Long-Time Home in Wash Park

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 14, 2025

The organization, which mobilizes upwards of 3,000 volunteers to improve Colorado trails and open spaces, will need to leave its home for thirty years by 2027.

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Miscarriage of Justice: Donald Trump’s War on Pregnant Migrants

By Stephen LemonsJuly 4, 2025

Kept in awful conditions by ICE, Rubia Morales-Alfaro lost a pregnancy. In Trump’s America, there’s no mercy for migrant moms.

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Police and Community Leaders Brace for More Teen Takeovers

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 3, 2025

“I’ve never seen these kids more angry, more disconnected.”

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

By Catie CheshireJuly 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.

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After Mike Lindell Trial, Joe Oltmann Remains Undaunted

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 2, 2025

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

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Denver Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements Advances to Final Vote

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 2, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That could change in August.

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Disabled Denver Homeowner Frustrated With Sidewalk Fee, Busted Concrete

By Catie CheshireJuly 1, 2025

The city started charging homeowners fees for sidewalk maintenance in January, but repairs don’t start until this month.

Denver Police Implement Sexual Assault Response Reforms After Victim Pushes for More

Denver Police Implement Sexual Assault Response Reforms After Victim Pushes for More

By Michael RobertsJuly 1, 2025

Officers are now required to watch a video outlining the Start by Believing campaign and encouraged to sign an affidavit of support for its goals, among other updates.

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Lawsuit Halts Governor Orders to Help ICE, Polis Hints at More to Come

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 27, 2025

“I hope we hear from Governor Polis soon that he will not direct any state employees to comply with this subpoena.”

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