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Trump and Biden brawl in chaotic first debate
In a night filled with cross-talking, deceptive statements and flying insults, it's still unclear who won the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden.
Colorado women reflect on state’s history of electing men for higher office
White men have exclusively served Coloradans as Governor and U.S. Senator. The state is one of five that has never elected a woman to either.
March 4 Black Women marked by powerful speakers and nearby shooting
The Denver March 4 Black Women came just days after the Breonna Taylor verdict. It was marked by powerful speakers and a nearby shooting.
SlutWalk fights against rape culture for ninth year with pasties, pleaser heels and panache
SlutWalk Denver once again graced the streets with femmes in pleaser high heels and pasties this year, despite pandemic hurdles and the increased presence of right-wing militia in the city.
The march and rally began in 2011 in Toronto, Canada after a police officer suggested women “should avoid dressing like sluts” to prevent sexual assault. Since then, the movement has grown globally with thousands of participants each year calling for an end to rape culture and slut-shaming.
“SlutWalk was an international movement where every SlutWalk happened in 2011 in July, simultaneously,” said Becky Taha’Blu, a Denver organizer since 2016. “It debunked the fact that women can't organize.”
PSL holds rally to protest the arrests and charges of local organizers
The Party for Socialism and Liberation held a rally on Sept. 19 to protest the arrests of six Justice for Elijah McClain protesters.
Six protesters arrested in connection to Elijah McClain protests
Six protesters have been arrested in connection with several Justice for Elijah McClain protests over the summer.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a solid legacy but a shaky Supreme Court
On Sept. 18 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg died at the age of 87 from complications due to metastatic pancreas cancer. Her lauded career was marked by historic cases, many in the name of gender equality.
Denver police kill Antonio Blackbear, prompting protests this past weekend
On Sept. 9, Denver police shot and killed Antonio Blackbear, prompting protests over the weekend and a discussion about police brutality against Natives.
Four Corners Mutual Aid Network Steps In to Help Local Communities
One Four Corners mutual aid group is offering exposure to artists and support to a community racked by COVID-19.
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