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MEDIA: Denver police want to hear from journalists following ‘some problems’...

As national press freedom groups turn their attention to Colorado, Denver law enforcement are looking to speak with journalists on June 26 about how...

Activists demand recall of Denver’s district attorney

Police reform activists clutched petitions Friday afternoon on the 16th Street Mall demanding the recall of Denver's district attorney, Mitch Morrissey, who has held the...

Community wants more say in Denver Sheriff’s Department reform

Activists calling for the complete overhaul of the Denver Sheriff's Department are not impressed by Mayor Michael Hancock's decision not to include any community members...

Thunderdome 2015: Police body cameras vs. chokeholds

“Thunderdome 2015” is The Colorado Independent's wrap-up series on the 2015 legislative season. For a series overview, check out “Thunderdome 2015: 120 days under the...

Multimedia mashup: Seven Colorado-lawmakers’ attempts at police reform; protestors rally

A couple dozen protestors gathered outside the state Capitol on May Day, faces hidden and flags waving. They were trying to end police brutality....

News Poem: ‘To Live in this Cemetery’

is to see the paradox of what we are / the fragile iron of our blood

Republicans join police reform movement at the Capitol

"Even the chiefs and sheriffs say 'We see it. We need to do something to rebuild the lack of trust out there.'"

#Coleg Notebook: The cycle of poverty meets the cycle of smoothie

The Cycle of Poverty The Colorado House debated a series of poverty-related bills on Monday. First, lawmakers passed a ban on using Electronic Benefit Cards...

Latino Forum extends olive branch-invite to Hickenlooper, pushes police reform

The Colorado Latino Forum made it clear today that they haven't forgotten Gov. John Hickenlooper's controversial statements on immigration reform last month, in which...