More scrutiny than ever is being cast on policing around the nation, and the officers’ very existence is increasingly controversial. Many believe police abuse their power with little repercussion.

Libraries are places with a wealth of information — but who decides which information is available?

Thousands of migrants continue to make their way to Denver – in hopes of building a new life, and finding work. But bureaucratic red tape is making it pretty difficult for them to enter the workforce.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Colorado’s Chicano rights movement was focused on lifting up voices of the oppressed and marginalized. For many — El Movimiento — the movement has been going on since 1848 and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

In Denver, the majority of historical places slated for preservation pertain to white history. With so many stories making up Colorado’s rich history — some say not enough is being done to protect the historic spaces of people of color.

The fight for equal pay has been going on for decades. But even with new laws signed in Colorado, equal pay for equal work still seems far out of reach. We’re having a real talk about solutions to close the pay gap, and how the pandemic made the problem worse.

In Denver, the majority of historical places slated for preservation pertain to white history. With so many stories making up Colorado’s rich history — some say not enough is being done to protect the historic spaces of people of color.

Inequities in maternal healthcare are taking a big toll on women of color.

Thousands of people are considered homeless in the Denver metro area. And finding a solution to the city’s growing homelessness crisis has been elusive so far. But Denver’s new mayor Mike Johnston says he has a plan.

Our heritage is vital for understanding our culture, and sharing our stories. But sometimes, those stories – especially for adoptees – create challenges. With an extra layer of identity and of loss, as well as feelings of abandonment and even for some kids, trauma.

Colorado is trying to help level the playing field for those with previous pot convictions get back on their feet – and into the marijuana industry.

Women are making a name for themselves, in industries traditionally dominated by men. From firefighters to mechanics to airline pilots, women are climbing the ranks – meaning these industries aren’t just for the boys anymore.

Pride is a month-long celebration rooted in protest and authenticity. Denver has one of the largest Pride festivals in the country. This week, we’re having a real talk about Pride in Colorado with the organizer of Denver Pride, as well as an artist exploring the current LGBTQ+ culture across the country.

Fresh food sounds delicious, but for Coloradans in food deserts — places with limited access to a variety of healthy and affordable foods — finding those organic apples or fresh pasta is really difficult. Food deserts are found around our state, not just around the Denver metro area.

Combatting homelessness in Denver is an ongoing challenge for city leaders, past and present. The two mayoral candidates say they are ready to take on the challenge, but are their plans feasible, practical, and do they do enough to move the needle?

Housing, or the lack of it, is an issue impacting everyone across the state, and the Denver Metro. This week on Real Talk with Denver 7 and CPR News, we’re looking at housing through the lens of Denver’s two mayoral candidates: Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston.