Denver Politics

Whose Side Is Representative Mike Coffman on?

David Bouchey | Posted 05.11.2012

David Bouchey

When I lost my job and couldn't find another one, I became very concerned with the politics surrounding unemployment. Times are tough for a lot of people, and it's important to find out who's on our side, the side of working people.

Open Letter to a Student Dreamer

Alvina Vasquez | Posted 04.24.2012

Alvina Vasquez

In Colorado we are fighting hard to bring your dreams closer: The ASSET bill will award hard work and good grades with lower tuition costs to undocumented students who have grown up in our community.

Driving Fast and Slow on I-70

Miller Hudson | Posted 04.12.2012

Miller Hudson

Five studies each reached the same conclusion -- that the preferred solution would require the construction of an Advanced Guideway System that provides rapid transit service around the I-70. Yet, much of Colorado remains unconvinced.

Stop Illegal OHV Riders by Getting Their Number

David Petersen | Posted 04.11.2012

David Petersen

Problems arising from in-our-faces off-highway vehicle abuse are within the public's power to meaningfully curtail... if we really want to.

Leading Republican Says Dem Bill to Help Kids Afford College Intended to "Rile" Up Hispanics to Get their Votes

Jason Salzman | Posted 04.05.2012

Jason Salzman

Rile 'em up? As if the Hispanics are like children who should be winding down before bedtime? Yes, Hispanics are upset, and rightly so.

Building a Working Class Movement in Denver

Alice Cochran | Posted 05.19.2012

Alice Cochran

We all know things have gone out of balance in America. In neighborhoods across the country, working families understand what's happening.

The Grown-Up in the Room: DPS Board Candidate Emily Sirota

Nancy Cronk | Posted 12.21.2011

Nancy Cronk

Above all the din of the warring factions, one rational, knowledgeable voice continues to bring voters back to the reason the school board exists: doing what's best for the children and families of Denver.

Paul Sandoval: Maker Of Kings, Deals, Tamales

Posted 12.03.2011

He's been called a 'political kingmaker,' 'The Godfather,' and a 'backroom maestro.' But by his account, Paul Sandoval is 'just a lowly tamale maker....

Colo. Rep. Tipton Apologizes For Daughter's Emails

AP | By KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 07.27.2011

DENVER -- Colorado U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton has written a letter of apology to House ethics officers for emails his daughter sent trying to drum up busi...

Denver Mayoral Race Heats Up With Hecklers and... a Romer Running Mate?

The Denver Diatribe | Posted 07.26.2011

The Denver Diatribe

From the looks of the ballot, there are two men left standing: Chris Romer and Michael Hancock. But last week, Romer signs began appearing around Denver with a second name, James Mejia.

Fathers and Sons, Then and Now

Craig Alan Silverman | Posted 07.18.2011

Craig Alan Silverman

After our drive time radio show, I fought the weather and traffic to get downtown to moderate a mayoral debate. There was plenty of parking in front ...

Romer vs. Hancock On The Issues

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 07.06.2011

The Denver mayoral runoff has just begun and the last candidates standing, Michael Hancock and Chris Romer, are already pushing hard to differentiate ...

Mejia Concedes Denver Mayor's Race

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 07.05.2011

The tight Denver mayoral race has just dropped down to two candidates. James Mejia has officially conceded today, leaving Chris Romer and Michael Hanc...

Denver Mayoral Race Struggles To Garner Votes

The Huffington Post | Andrea Rael | Posted 07.03.2011

Denver's mayoral race features nine candidates, of which three are in a dead heat. Polls from the Dever Post/9News have shown Chris Romer, James Mejia...

Boigon Drops Out Of Mayoral Race, Endorses Hancock

Posted 06.18.2011

Denver mayoral candidate Carol Boigon is expected to announce her drop out of the race today at a 10:30a.m. press conference and to endorse candidate ...

At Home in Denver -- My First Sleepover

James Mejia | Posted 05.25.2011

James Mejia

The Denver mayoral election is just ten weeks away. For the next ten weeks I plan to spend each week in homes across the city. I will eat, sleep, campaign and essentially live in Denver's neighborhoods.

When Worlds Collide

Alan Gottlieb | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Gottlieb

Denver's more affluent public school parents may soon feel they're being asked to ante up their children's education to the greater good.

Fox 31 In Denver Promotes Rush-Like Scare Tactics

Jason Salzman | Posted 05.25.2011

Jason Salzman

There's been the invidious thread in public discourse recently that, somehow, kid-glove treatment by liberals of minorities has literally led to murder and violence against whites.

Bad Dreams Needn't Come True

Alan Gottlieb | Posted 05.25.2011

Alan Gottlieb

If there’s one overriding lesson from last night’s school-related elections along Colorado’s Front Range, it’s that voters in some districts are not happy with the status quo.