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		<title>Ethics Commission Advances Complaints Alleging Seventeen Colorado Legislators Violated State Law</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:07:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-ethics-board-advances-complaints-17-legislators-40807965/">Ethics Commission Advances Complaints Alleging Seventeen Colorado Legislators Violated State Law</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:18:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/sundberg_meeting_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="aurora city council sits during public meeting" /><p>"You lost because of your racism. You lost because of your misogyny. And you lost because of your hatred. Also, your beard sucks."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/aurora-residents-rip-into-outgoing-conservative-councilmembers-40807533/">Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Birdseed Collective Forced Out of Globeville Base After Parks &#038; Rec Rejects Lease</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:58:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/birdseed-collective-forced-out-globeville-denver-parks-rec-40804539/">Birdseed Collective Forced Out of Globeville Base After Parks &#38; Rec Rejects Lease</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado&#8217;s Key Lime Air Operates Flights of Detainees for ICE</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:03:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/keylimeair.jpg" alt="immigrants on plane" /><p>There will be a protest at Centennial Airport today over the deportations.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-key-lime-air-operates-flights-of-detainees-for-ice-40802778/">Colorado&#8217;s Key Lime Air Operates Flights of Detainees for ICE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>After Costly Election Loss, Denver Vape Shops Face Cloudy Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:19:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2022-41/muc-storefrontrainbow-w_funguy.webp" alt="After Costly Election Loss, Denver Vape Shops Face Cloudy Future" /><p>"If you’re a small business owner who just took a gut punch in Denver, why would you expand anywhere else in Colorado?” </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/denver-vape-shops-face-cloudy-future-after-election-40802375/">After Costly Election Loss, Denver Vape Shops Face Cloudy Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:49:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/south_broadway_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway" /><p>"The vision for a cleaner, safer and more thriving Broadway came directly from the people who live, work and create here."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/denver-voters-approve-general-improvement-district-for-south-broadway-40802123/">Voters Approve General Improvement District for South Broadway</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:48:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/latinos_marching_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms" /><p>Most of the 400 Colorado Latinos polled said Trump and ICE are operating unchecked. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-latinos-want-to-rein-in-ice-before-midterms-40802056/">Poll: Most Colorado Latinos Want to Rein in ICE Before Midterms</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Denver Votes to Overhaul At-Large City Council Elections</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:27:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2023-29/dsc-4409.webp" alt="military on stage with flags" /><p>Will the change result in fewer progressive council members?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/denver-votes-to-overhaul-at-large-city-council-election-40801636/">Denver Votes to Overhaul At-Large City Council Elections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council&#8217;s Conservative Majority</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:49:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/jurinsky_face_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council&#8217;s Conservative Majority" /><p>We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/aurora-ousts-danielle-jurinsky-and-city-councils-conservative-majority-40801686/">Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council&#8217;s Conservative Majority</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Colorado Voters Approve Boost to Free School Meals Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:04:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/llchase.jpeg" alt="woman speaking at rally" /><p>Taxpayers earning over $300,000 a year will pay more for kids' meals.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/colorado-voters-approve-boost-to-free-school-meals-program-40801605/">Colorado Voters Approve Boost to Free School Meals Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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