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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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Climate and Environment
Water crisis sinks to new level
September 9, 2022
Water crisis sinks to new level
September 9, 2022
The Colorado River’s literal race to the bottom hit another low last month. As the waterline dropped farther and shortages...
The Colorado River’s literal race to the bottom hit another low last month. As the waterline dropped farther and shortages...
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Politics
Emergency Fund keeps dreams in focus
August 31, 2022
Emergency Fund keeps dreams in focus
August 31, 2022
Read this story in Spanish. When Alejandra Webster completed her Nursing degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver in December...
Read this story in Spanish. When Alejandra Webster completed her Nursing degree at Metropolitan State University of Denver in December...
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Politics
El fondo de emergencia mantiene los sueños en el foco de atención
August 31, 2022
El fondo de emergencia mantiene los sueños en el foco de atención
August 31, 2022
Read this story in English. Cuando Alejandra Webster obtuvo su título de Enfermería de Metropolitan State University of Denver en diciembre...
Read this story in English. Cuando Alejandra Webster obtuvo su título de Enfermería de Metropolitan State University of Denver en diciembre...
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Politics
Scholarship honors trailblazing state leader Gloria Tanner
August 23, 2022
Scholarship honors trailblazing state leader Gloria Tanner
August 23, 2022
Gloria Tanner’s legacy of service will live on at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where a scholarship has been established...
Gloria Tanner’s legacy of service will live on at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where a scholarship has been established...
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Health
The fight against fentanyl
August 18, 2022
The fight against fentanyl
August 18, 2022
This story appears in the RED magazine’s fall 2022 issue. Eric Perez was a success story. He grew up in...
This story appears in the RED magazine’s fall 2022 issue. Eric Perez was a success story. He grew up 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
The Pell Grant turns 50
June 22, 2022
The Pell Grant turns 50
June 22, 2022
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant and reiterating his call...
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant and reiterating his call...
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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
Read this story in Spanish. Three years ago, Metropolitan State University of Denver students Estéfani Peña Figueroa and Eunice Callejas...
Read this story in Spanish. Three years ago, Metropolitan State University of Denver students Estéfani Peña Figueroa and Eunice Callejas...