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Who’s left out of the legal weed boom?
September 14, 2022
Who’s left out of the legal weed boom?
September 14, 2022
More than 14 million people nationally have been arrested for suspected cannabis-related crimes since 2000, overwhelmingly on simple possession charges...
More than 14 million people nationally have been arrested for suspected cannabis-related crimes since 2000, overwhelmingly on simple possession charges...
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Education
‘You can’t be what you don’t see’
July 15, 2022
‘You can’t be what you don’t see’
July 15, 2022
Before coming to Metropolitan State University of Denver, Elmer Harris, Ph.D., was accustomed to being the only Black educator in...
Before coming to Metropolitan State University of Denver, Elmer Harris, Ph.D., was accustomed to being the only Black educator in...
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Politics
Denver program that diverts 911 calls to medical professionals inspires federal legislation
July 15, 2022
Denver program that diverts 911 calls to medical professionals inspires federal legislation
July 15, 2022
Inspired by a successful Denver-based alternative emergency-response program, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has unveiled legislation to fund initiatives nationwide that...
Inspired by a successful Denver-based alternative emergency-response program, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has unveiled legislation to fund initiatives nationwide that...
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Education
CAMP provides holistic support for migrant students in need
June 30, 2022
CAMP provides holistic support for migrant students in need
June 30, 2022
Moving to a new city is hard enough for any school-age kids, but Nora and Elisa Lobatos-Briones moved to Denver...
Moving to a new city is hard enough for any school-age kids, but Nora and Elisa Lobatos-Briones moved to Denver...
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Social Justice
PHOTOS: Pride Parade returns to Denver
June 27, 2022
PHOTOS: Pride Parade returns to Denver
June 27, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a fully in-person PrideFest returned to the Mile High City, including the 2022 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade, on June 26.
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a fully in-person PrideFest returned to the Mile High City, including the 2022 Coors Light Denver Pride Parade, on June 26.
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Social Justice
A second chance at family
June 17, 2022
A second chance at family
June 17, 2022
“You love me in a way that lets me know I’ll be OK,” says Jayce Price in his song “Saved.” It’s not every day that a young musician writes a love song to his family at age 18. But then, Jayce Price didn’t find his beloved family easily.
“You love me in a way that lets me know I’ll be OK,” says Jayce Price in his song “Saved.” It’s not every day that a young musician writes a love song to his family at age 18. But then, Jayce Price didn’t find his beloved family easily.
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Politics
Dreamers reflect on a decade of DACA
June 14, 2022
Dreamers reflect on a decade of DACA
June 14, 2022
Three years ago, Metropolitan State University of Denver students Estéfani Peña Figueroa and Eunice Callejas Solano gave impassioned speeches at...
Three years ago, Metropolitan State University of Denver students Estéfani Peña Figueroa and Eunice Callejas Solano gave impassioned speeches at...
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Politics
Social-justice advocate reflects on Colorado’s newest official holiday
June 8, 2022
Social-justice advocate reflects on Colorado’s newest official holiday
June 8, 2022
Darlene Sampson’s first Juneteenth celebration as a college student in 1976 felt different from other more “muted” Black-history commemorations on...
Darlene Sampson’s first Juneteenth celebration as a college student in 1976 felt different from other more “muted” Black-history commemorations on...
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Arts and Culture
Q&A: Benin bronze heading home after 125 years
May 31, 2022
Q&A: Benin bronze heading home after 125 years
May 31, 2022
The Denver Art Museum is returning a centuries-old plaque to its African homeland, the Denver Post recently reported. The plaque...
The Denver Art Museum is returning a centuries-old plaque to its African homeland, the Denver Post recently reported. The plaque...