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For Democrats, Embrace of Options Must Extend Beyond Celebratory Week

Malcom Glenn | Posted 01.30.2012 | Denver

Read More: School Choice, Education, Education Reform, Denver, Colorado, Jared Polis, School Vouchers, Charter Schools, Michael Hancock, Colorado School Choice, Colorado Education, Denver News

There's frequent talk of how the school choice debate no longer falls along traditional ideological lines -- of how courageous Democrats are embracing charters, vouchers, and other reforms. Last week was proof positive of the turning tide.

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Immersive Installation Pays Homage To Clyfford Still

Posted 01.30.2012 | Arts

Read More: Installation Art, Video, Clyfford Still Museum, Paper Art, Liz Miller, David B. Smith Gallery, Mixed Media Art, Denver-Colorado, Clyfford Still, Mixed Media, Denver, Arts News

The November opening of the Clyfford Still Museum has invigorated the local art scene in Denver, CO, but long before the commotion, David B. Smith Gal...

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More Than 1,600 Deportation Cases Set To Be Closed

Posted 01.20.2012 | Latino Voices

Read More: Deportation Cases Review, Immigration Reform, Immigration, Undocumented Immigration, Baltimore, Undocumented Immigrants, Denver, Video, Latino Voices News

Associated Press, By Alicia A. Caldwell WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has recommended canceling deportation proceedings for more than 1,60...

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The Other Trouble With 'Elites'

Sabrina Stevens Shupe | Posted 01.19.2012 | Education

Read More: Politics, Elitism, Education, Education Reform, Class, Denver, David Sirota, Self-Governance, Education News

I'm definitely not naive enough to discount the role of profit, self-interest, etc., in others' motivations, but I believe that most people want what's best for others, even if we disagree on what it takes for that to happen.

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Tebow-mania Gets Denver Filipinos Attention in Philippines Press

Gil Asakawa | Posted 01.17.2012 | Denver

Read More: Philippines, Tebow, Denver, Broncos, Tebow Philippines, Filipino Community, Denver Broncos, Denver News

The glow of Tebow-mania will fade as the Broncos head into the off-season, but the quarterback's remarkable run with the team put the spotlight light on Denver's Filipino community before the season's end.

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Beer Cocktails: Bastardization Or Exaltation?

Hanna Laney | Posted 01.13.2012 | Food

Read More: Cocktails, Wine, Mixology, Beer Cocktails, Craft Beer, Beer, Denver, Food News

If we value beer as a finished product, does that make it unusable in any other capacity? If we see fine champagne being used as an ingredient in a bubbly, delicious, thoughtfully-crafted cocktail, does that mean it is any less sophisticated or regarded?

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House of Genius Brings Entrepreneurs Together to Solve Problems Through Community

Brett Greene | Posted 01.11.2012 | Denver

Read More: Community Service, Singapore, Austin, Boulder, House of Genius, Business, Entrepreneur, Tim Williams, Disruption, Denver, Bing, Microsoft, Toma Bedolla, Collin Adair, Amazon, Community Foundation, Earthvision, Denver News

Recently I attended the one-year anniversary of House of Genius. Not surprisingly, I wasn't invited because I'm a genius, but to offer me an opportun...

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SFC & SB 130: "Innovating" Around Teacher Voice?

Sabrina Stevens Shupe | Posted 01.10.2012 | Denver

Read More: Public Schools, Stand for Children, Education, Public Education Reform, Education Reform, Schools, Teachers, Public Education, Colorado, Denver, Colorado Innovation Act, Teacher Unions, School Reform, Denver Public Schools, Denver News

It's a rare thing to meet a public school stakeholder who honestly believes politicians and corporate-funded lobbying groups should have more say over education than educators do. Yet that's exactly what's happening.

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HuffPost Guides: Copper Mountain

The Huffington Post | Robert Macias | Posted 01.05.2012 | Travel

Read More: Video, Denver Travel, Ski Resorts, Copper Mountain, Colorado Travel, Denver, Colorado, Skiing, Travel News

Copper Mountain in Colorado is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers ou...

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Varlamov Makes 25 Saves, Helps Lift Avs Over Coyotes

AP | Posted 12.30.2011 | Denver

Read More: Colorado Avalanche, Avalanche Beat Coyotes, Video, Denver News, Avs Beat Coyotes, Phoenix Coyotes, Nhl, Denver Colorado, National Hockey League, Phoenix News, Hockey, Colorado, Denver, Denver News

DENVER -- Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves, Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 on Thursd...

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I Love You Clyfford ... Still

Tracy Shaffer | Posted 12.27.2011 | Denver

Read More: Downtown Denver, Arts, Holidays, Clyfford Still Museum, Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still, Denver, Denver News

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Nuggets Coast Over Suns In Preseason

AP | Posted 12.23.2011 | Denver

Read More: National Basketball League, Denver News, Chris Anderson, Arizona, Suns Preseason, Colorado, Video, Phoenix, Nuggets Beat Suns, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Birdman, Nuggets Preseason, Phoenix News, Nba, Denver, Denver News

PHOENIX -- Danilo Gallinari scored a game-high 23 points and the Denver Nuggets opened the fourth quarter with a 16-3 run en route to a 110-85 win ove...

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Circus Girl: Acrobatic Sherrie Austin Walks Tightrope Through Nashville

Michael Bialas | Posted 12.15.2011 | Entertainment

Read More: Australia, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, Nashville, Sherrie Austin, George Strait, Allison Moorer, Circus Girl, Faith Hill, Denver, Chely Wright, Country Music, Sundance Channel, Video, Entertainment News

If life is a carnival, Sherrie Austin's career in Nashville is a three-ring circus. Daring, unpredictable and scary, her time under the big top has had its shares of thrills and spills.

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Water Parks In Denver: A Huffington Post Travel Guide

The Huffington Post | Dan Gibson | Posted 12.15.2011 | Travel

Read More: Water Parks, Video, Denver Travel, Elitch Gardens, Family Travel, Colorado Travel, Themed Guides, Water World, Denver, Travel News

Water parks in Denver, Colo. provide a great summer experience to remember when the temperature dips down into the single digits during the winter mon...

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Jet Makes Emergency Landing With One Engine

AP | Posted 02.10.2012 | Travel

Read More: United Airlines, Global Pulse, United Airlines Emergency Landing, Emergency Landing, Colorado, Denver, One Engine Landing, Travel News

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — An engine shut down on a United Airlines jetliner Sunday, forcing it to make an emergency landing in western Colorado wi...

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Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado Needs Help to Rebuild After Devastating Fire

Gil Asakawa | Posted 02.06.2012 | Denver

Read More: Temple, Colorado, Fire, Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado, Laotian Community, Buddhist, Denver, Denver Impact, Denver News

Colorado's Laotian community woke up on Monday to a terrible tragedy: The Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado was burning down, the flames and smoke engulfing the building in less than half an hour.

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Car Service Cartels Use Regulation to Crush Competitors

HuffingtonPost.com | J. L. Greene | Posted 12.07.2011 | Home

Read More: Taxis, Nashville, Minneapolis, Taxi Medallions, Limousines, National Institute of Justice, Nasvhille Conventions and Visitors Bureau, Legislation, Las Vegas, Transportation, Austin Texas, Livery Vehicles, Dc, Houston, Tennessee Livery Association, Prince George's County, Washington, Milwaukee, Visit Music City, Portland Oregon, Little Rock, Livery Cars, Nashville Metropolitan City Council, Gaylord Opryland, Institute for Justice, Denver, Video, Home News

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- In June 2010 the Nashville Metropolitan City Council passed legislation raising the city's minimum fee for limo and sedan rentals, ...

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Only Voters Can Save Middle Class America

Robert Schwab | Posted 01.31.2012 | Politics

Read More: Middle Class Jobs, 2012 Election Romney, Middle Class Economy, Bain Mitt Romney, Barack Obama Reelection, 2012 Election Obama, Denver, Middle Class Taxes, Mitt Romney Campaign, Politics News

If Mitt Romney is the nominee, the stark difference between a president who cares for all Americans and a candidate whose life has demonstrated his disregard for common people will be prominently illustrated.

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New York Theatre: Plays Well With Others

Tracy Shaffer | Posted 01.29.2012 | Denver

Read More: Plays, Broadway, Playwrights, New York, American Theatre, Denver, Denver Center Theatre Company, Denver News

On my recent trip to New York City, I found an undeniable theme running through the New York/new play scene: a place called Denver.

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Cities Spend Money To Evict Protesters But Not To Help Homeless

HuffingtonPost.com | Tyler Kingkade | Posted 11.27.2011 | Politics

Read More: Chapel Hill, Michael Hancock, Atlanta, Portland, Occupy Wall Street Eviction, Mayors, Sam Adams, Video, Occupy Wall Street Movement, Occupy Wall Street Protest, Homelessness, Kasim Reed, Occupy Wall Street Protests, Occupy Wall Street, Homeless Shelters, Homeless, #Occupywallstreet, Denver, Politics News

As cities around the country have swept Occupy Wall Street camps from their plazas and parks in recent weeks, a number of mayors and city officials ha...

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PHOTOS: Top 10 Romantic Spots In Denver

JustLuxe | Posted 01.25.2012 | Travel

Read More: Romantic Vacations, Slidepollajax, Travel Destinations, Denver, Colorado, Travel News

Who knows, these spots might even help travelers join the "Mile High Club."

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Hold The Tebow Hype, It's Miller Time

AP | By ARNIE STAPLETON | Posted 11.24.2011 | Denver

Read More: Avc West, Video, National Football League, Nfl, Denver News, Football, Tim Tebow, Denver Colorado, Von Miller, Denver Broncos, Denver, Colorado, Denver News

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Forget Tim Tebow for just a moment. It's Miller Time in Denver. Broncos linebacker Von Miller, the second overall selection in th...

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Is Tebow Really That Sincere?

AP | By ARNIE STAPLETON | Posted 11.24.2011 | Denver

Read More: Tebow's Faith, Broncos, Video, Religion in Sports, Nfl, National Football League, Denver News, AFC West, Tim Tebow, Denver Colorado, Tebow, Denver Broncos, Faith in Sports, Denver, Colorado, Denver News

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- By now, everybody knows Tim Tebow, the quirky quarterback. Hardworking work in progress, imperfect passer getting by on more will ...

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Art Illuminating Colorado's Refugee Communities Is Fundraiser For APDC

Gil Asakawa | Posted 01.09.2012 | Denver

Read More: Asian Pacific Development Center, Apdc, Denver, Denver News

APDC is a remarkable organization that's provided culturally appropriate health and mental health and related services to the area's Asian and Pacific Islander communities for over 30 years.

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Michigan Town Tearing Out Its Streetlights In Cost-Cutting Measure

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 01.07.2012 | Business

The economic slowdown has put countless people out of work and eliminated millions of dollars in homeowner wealth. States and cities haven't been immu...

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