Colorado Springs Moves Forward With Police Accountability Committee
Colorado Springs is the latest city in the state to move forward with police reform in the push for racial social justice. This week, the city council voted to create a commission to oversee police transparency and accountability.
The Scene In Denver Thursday Night As Protesters And Police Clashed
“My face is on fire,” DU professor Apryl Alexander describes her experience at the protests Thursday night in Denver when things turned chaotic. And, Denverite’s Donna Bryson reported from the scene and talks what the days ahead could hold. Read the Denverite team’s reporting on the protests here.
‘Radioactive’ Inspired By Health Workers Who Risk Their Lives During The Pandemic
The winner of Denverite’s flash-fiction short story content says she was inspired by the doctors, nurses, and health care workers who risk their lives to treat COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
March 3, 2020: Gov. Polis On Space Command, Prison Closing; Economic Threat Of Coronavirus
In our regular conversation with Gov. Jared Polis, we ask about the future of U.S. Space Command in Colorado, the closing of a private prison and the state’s fight against climate change. Then, the contrasts in Colorado Springs that illustrate the challenges of growth. Plus, the increasing impact of the novel coronavirus on the global supply chain.
Bloomberg’s Big Selling Point For His Health Care Plan? ‘It’s Practical And Will Get Through Congress’
The Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City mayor was in Colorado on Saturday, Feb. 1, for the opening of a campaign office.
Denver’s Missing Middle And The Search For Solutions
They’re the “missing middle.” People who can’t afford to rent or buy in Denver and other parts of Colorado and people who can’t find a place to live in the first place. What’s the cause? And what are some solutions? Denverite’s housing reporter Donna Bryson gathered a panel to get perspective. This is an excerpt of that panel discussion which was held in front of an audience in the Curious Theatre in Denver.
Remembering Former Denver Poet Laureate And Award-Winning Author Chris Ransick
A former Denver poet laureate and award-winning author died Monday. Chris Ransick was 57. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. One of his friends told the Denver Post, Ransick was “just a real mensch”– Yiddish for a good guy. We spoke with Ransick several times over the years. He reflected on one his works, “Poem For A Cold Walk Home,” set in winter. He also shared a cherished moment from his childhood in New York. Ransick talked about the power of words and his love of writing. Ransick taught English and Creative Writing for more than two decades in Colorado and was Denver’s Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2010. He won a Colorado Book Award for Poetry for his first book, “Never Summer,” published in 2002. His wife Shannon and his children, Sean and Kelsey, were by his side when he died.
Voters To Decide If Denver Should Have Its First Transportation Department
You don’t have to live in Denver to be affected by its transportation issues. From finding a parking spot, to getting around on light rail, or mapping a bike-friendly route. So it’s notable that the city wants to create a new Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Voters will decide if it’s the right route this election. David Sachs is covering the issue for Denverite, which is part of CPR News.
People Are Arguing About What Oil And Gas Layoffs Mean Right Now. Here’s What To Know
People are asking if the layoffs have anything to do with Senate Bill 181. That’s contributing to a debate raging now: How much has 181 impacted Colorado companies? Preliminary data suggests not much.
Happy 99th Birthday To A Classical Music Pioneer
He’s known as “the Jackie Robinson of Classical Music.” During segregation, he played bass in what became the Colorado Symphony. Charlie Burrell paved the way for other African-American musicians in the United States. On Friday, October 4, the Colorado Symphony celebrates Burrell’s 99th birthday with a special concert. This interview is from 2006 while Burrell was working on his memoir about his legacy and love for both classical and jazz music.
Colorado Perspectives On Impeachment Inquiry
Colorado Democratic Representative Jason Crow and Steve House, the former executive director of the state GOP and Republican challenger to Crow’s congressional seat in the 2020 election, share their thoughts on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Police Efforts To Solve Colorado Sex Assault Cases Highlighted In New Netflix Series, ‘Unbelievable’
What happens when a woman is raped, but police don’t believe her, and even charge her with false reporting? That’s the premise behind “Unbelievable,” a Netflix series that premieres Friday. The series is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation by ProPublica called, “An Unbelievable Story of Rape.” T. Christian Miller co-wrote the article in 2015, with Ken Armstrong, a reporter at The Marshall Project, which covers criminal justice. Their story includes top notice police work in Colorado, which was critical to the arrest of a serial rapist. Colorado Matters spoke with T. Christian Miller when his report was first published.
The Denver Accord Calls For Evidence-Based Solutions To Guns & Violence
The authors of The Denver Accord call it “an evidence-based road map to reduce gun violence in the United States.” Devin Hughes is the founder of GVPedia, short for “Gun Violence Pedia.” It’s behind the accord. He spoke with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner about this issue.
Looking Back At The Nuclear Power Plant, Fort St. Vrain
Governor Jared Polis has pledged to power Colorado on 100% renewable energy. And, the state’s largest utility, Xcel Energy, has set a goal of providing only carbon-free power. That leaves the door open to a number of non-renewable, yet carbon-free energy sources, including nuclear power.
