Politics

Cannabis Leaders React to Potential Rescheduling

Cannabis Leaders React to Potential Rescheduling

Abortion Will Be on Colorado's 2024 Ballot

Abortion Will Be on Colorado's 2024 Ballot

Independence Institute Training Coloradans Who "Lean Right" to Infiltrate Local Politics

By Benjamin Neufeld
Aug 28, 2023

The libertarian think tank is telling conservatives in Colorado to forget about Nancy Pelosi and go to a city council meeting.
Aurora Strong Mayor Proposal Could Be Delayed Indefinitely Over Late Petition Filing

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 25, 2023

The initiative may not on be on the November 7 ballot, but supporters say it will return in 2025.
Judge Rules Against Aurora Strong-Mayor Challenge, Hearing With City Clerk Up Next

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 22, 2023

An Arapahoe County judge has ruled against a lawsuit to remove Aurora's divisive strong-mayor proposal from the ballot — but the fight's not over yet.
Lauren Boebert's Infrastructure Bill Hypocrisy Reaches New Heights With Maui Tweets

By Chris Perez
Aug 22, 2023

The Colorado congresswoman has been attacking President Biden over the Maui wildfires, despite voting against a bill to send disaster protection aid to Hawaii.
Governor Polis Signs Executive Order Expediting and Boosting Affordable Housing Funding

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 21, 2023

The executive order will help speed up loans and grants related to affordable housing projects, with a main goal of "improving livability" in Colorado.
Hickenlooper Stops By His Old Stamping Grounds to Ketchup With Favorite Hot Dog Vendor

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 18, 2023

The Denver mayor-turned-senator took time out of his busy schedule to visit legendary vendor Marcella Armas, who's served the city's top dogs for decades.
Former Aurora City Attorney Files Lawsuit Over Mike Coffman's Strong-Mayor Proposal

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 9, 2023

Former Aurora city attorney Charlie Richardson has filed a lawsuit to alter Mayor Mike Coffman's strong-mayor proposal before it hits the November ballot.
Firebrand Teacher Tim Hernández on Bid for Colorado House

By Michael Roberts
Aug 9, 2023

House District 4 had been repped by Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, who won an at-large seat on Denver City Council.
Mayor Johnston Greenlights First Homeless Sweep Despite Having Nowhere to Put People

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 2, 2023

The city's first homeless sweep under the Johnston administration will happen on Friday, August 4, at an encampment in Denver's Five Points neighborhood.
Aurora Mayoral Candidates Talk About Possibly Having "Strong Mayor" System

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 28, 2023

Colorado's third biggest city is flirting with the idea of following in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs' footsteps with a "strong mayor" system.
No Liberal Tears: We Build the Wall's Colorado Conspirator Finally Sentenced

By Patricia Calhoun
Jul 26, 2023

No liberal tears for the Castle Rock resident.
Mark Ferrandino Tapped by Governor Polis to Lead State Planning and Budget

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jul 10, 2023

A political stalwart, Mark Ferrandino has been working in the Polis administration as executive director of Colorado's Department of Revenue since 2020.
Commentary: How Redistricting Impacted Denver’s District 9 City Council Race

By Joe Mayall
Jul 9, 2023

The demographics are very different today from what they were when Candi CdeBaca was elected in 2019.
Industry Giants Form "First" Super PAC for Federal Weed Legalization

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 28, 2023

The group has its eyes on the 2024 election.
Boebert Beat: "Little Bitch" in the Big House

By Teague Bohlen
Jun 26, 2023

Even Marjorie Taylor Greene objected to her push to impeach President Joe Biden.
The Kinky Journey of Former Colorado GOP Star Brad Jones

By Michael Roberts
Jun 26, 2023

"I believe my members deserve to be treated as people who are seriously looking for a relationship — whatever that means to them."
Could Auon'tai Anderson Get Schooled in the House District 8 Race?

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jun 26, 2023

The controversial Denver Board of Education member is now going for the Colorado Legislature, but there are already contenders for the HD8 seat.
Governors Jared Polis, Rick Perry Come Together Over Psychedelics

By Thomas Mitchell
Jun 21, 2023

"The idea that he and I are together is bit of magic."
Republicans Prove That They Couldn't Care Less About the Trump Indictment

By Chris Perez
Jun 13, 2023

Take heart, MAGA Peeps: He won the presidential straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit.
Here4TheKids Wraps Up Gun Protests in Colorado, Takes Aim at Other States

By Benjamin Neufeld
Jun 9, 2023

The group that uses white women protesters led by women of color had asked Governor Jared Polis to sign an executive order banning guns.