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Readers: I Was Proud to See Denver Set an Example for the Country

Comments are still pouring in about the classy way Denver protesters — and the Denver Police Department — behaved on Thursday night during a massive demonstration against the election results.  There will be another community gathering at 2:30 p.m. today, November 13, in Civic Center Park. "It is time that we...
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Please Stop Saying President-Elect Trump Is Good for Comedy

Many Coloradans are still reeling from last week's election results. In the hours following the final tallies, social media was essentially one nationwide primal scream of despair. Friendships ended in an acrimonious storm of tweets, Thanksgivings were made even more awkward and hope was very nearly lost. But in a heartening...
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The 21 Best Events in Denver, August 29-September 4

Though every weekend is a good weekend to get out of town in Colorado, Labor Day offers even more excuses to pack up your bags and hit the road. There's plenty to do in the mountains this weekend, but don't worry if you're stuck in Denver; between concerts (some free!),...
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ESPN’s Mike & Mike: Tony Romo Should Become Broncos’ Next Peyton Manning

In 2012, the Denver Broncos signed Peyton Manning, a brilliant quarterback who essentially abandoned by his old squad, the Indianapolis Colts, after he underwent neck surgery. The result was an outstanding record of success, two Super Bowl appearances and one championship. Is history about to repeat itself? Dallas Cowboys quarterback...
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Fifteen Things You Can Do to Help Humanity After the Election

Maybe you're feeling a little paralyzed by the results of this election — I hear you. I am, too. I'm here to tell you that you are not alone, you are needed in the world, and you are important. And the good news is, you're time, energy, talent (and money, if you have the means) are sorely needed
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Witch Collective Goes Its Own Way With a Holiday Market

When a group of local artisans found themselves priced out of the holiday-market scene, they went their own way. The result was the Witch Collective, a group of artists and artisans committed to creating an affordable place where people can sell affordable handmade goods. From noon to 4 p.m. this...
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The 21 Best Events in Denver, September 5-11

This week marks the end and beginning of a few things in Denver. Film on the Rocks bows out on Monday, September 11, with a screening of Twister, and the CRUSH Festival returns to RiNo on the same day. Find more on those events and more in our 21 best...
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Westword‘s Wild Week in D.C.: Queer Dance Party, Women’s March, Riots

During the six days that I spent in Washington, D.C., covering President Donald Trump’s inauguration, I found myself in the middle of some striking situations – from the historic Women’s March on Washington to an intense riot that destroyed four city blocks of the nation’s capital and caused upwards of $100,000 in damage.
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The Nine Best Wagyu Beef Dishes in Denver

You may have noticed that wagyu has been gracing Denver menus left and right, from high-end steaks to Asian fare to simple sandwiches. The trend comes with a good reason; Colorado is home to two major ranches specializing in this Japanese cattle breed in the 7X Ranch in Hotchkiss (owned...
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Meet Kevin Sabet, USA’s Most Influential Critic of Marijuana Legalization

Kevin Sabet, the president and CEO of Virginia-based Smart Approaches to Marijuana, has become arguably the most influential critic of marijuana legalization in the United States. But in an extended interview on view below, he fights against the perception that he's a one-dimensional prohibitionist along the lines of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Sabet stresses that he and his organization, shorthanded as SAM, take what he sees as a sensible approach to cannabis by arguing in favor of treatment rather than jail time for users in trouble and advocating for greater study of the substance to determine the best ways to utilize it medically.
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The Nine Tastiest Events on This Week’s Culinary Calendar

You treated your mother right on Mother's Day, so this week it's time to treat yourself. You can check out a culinary tribute to a legendary pop star, a pair of anniversaries (one boasts beer, one whiskey), a guacamole throwdown and more. Here are the nine best food and drink...