With Trump v. Anderson settled, election clerks look ahead
A ruling in Colorado’s Trump ballot case came in the nick of time, says Matt Crane who leads the county clerks association here.
Local elections official says Supreme Court ruling provides needed clarity
Fremont County Clerk Justin Grantham says Monday’s Supreme Court refusal to disqualify Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot answers questions that voters have been asking him and his colleagues across the state. Grantham heads election operations in the heavily Republican county in Southern Colorado.
March 4, 2024: US Supreme Court sides with Trump in Colorado ballot case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that votes for Donald Trump in Colorado’s presidential primary will count. Hear analysis from CPR’s Washington reporter Caitlyn Kim, plus reaction from a plaintiff in the case and an election official. Then, calls for an independent audit of Aurora’s police intelligence unit. And, state lawmakers want to limit access to public records.
March 1, 2024: Aviation pioneer charts her own course; ‘Germinating’ at City Park
M’Lis Ward trained fighter pilots. But as a woman, she wasn’t allowed to be one. Instead, she went onto United, becoming the first Black female captain at a U.S. passenger airline. Now she trains other pilots at United in Denver. Plus, a coming-of-age story set at a family reunion in Denver’s city park.
A coming-of-age story set in Denver’s City Park
“Germinating,” by Colorado author William Henry Lewis, is about an awkward conversation between a teenager and a formidable older relative.
Feb. 28, 2024: Plan to reduce summer ozone faces uphill battle; Parenting without shame
State Democrats have a three-pronged plan to reduce ozone pollution in the summer months, but it’s facing an uphill battle. Then, no matter what social media might suggest, there’s no such thing as the “perfect parent.” And, two gene therapies approved by the FDA could give people with sickle cell disease new hope.
Feb. 26, 2024: Denver finds itself increasingly isolated as it works to help new immigrants
As Denver works to help thousands of new immigrants who’ve arrived from the southern U.S. border, the city finds itself increasingly isolated from other communities in Colorado. Today we share the latest episode of Purplish which examines the complexities and considerations.
Feb. 23, 2024: Reintroducing the wolverine to Colorado; Why is Congress so ineffective right now?
First lynx, then wolves, now wolverines. Colorado revisits plans to bring the rare and elusive member of the weasel family to the state’s alpine tundra. Then, why is the 118th Congress so ineffective? CPR’s Caitlyn Kim talks with some of Colorado’s delegation about the frustration. Also, the pandemic story behind United’s new flight training building in Denver. And, remembering singer/songwriter Randy Sparks.
Feb. 21, 2024: A goal to address homelessness was met, so what’s next for people still on the streets?
At the start of the year, Denver’s mayor declared victory on a big campaign promise. He said the city had successfully sheltered more than 1000 people who’d been without housing. But 30 times as many people metro-wide used homelessness services over the past year. So, now what?
Feb. 20, 2024: Gun measures take shape at state Capitol; Join a club to save democracy
Democrats in the state legislature are introducing a wide array of gun measures this session. Then, is joining a club a way to save democracy?
Feb. 16, 2024: An immigration discussion you won’t hear in Congress… yet
There’s a totally different way the U.S. could handle immigration. It’s not something you’ll hear talked about in Congress these days. But in a new book, “Welcome the Wretched,” a Colorado legal scholar argues it would fix the current situation, which overwhelms cities and nonprofits. And, says author César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, it would help the U.S. economy and set the country up for success in other ways, too.
A Valentine’s special: After her heart was broken, she wrote a book about the science of heartbreak
Much has been written about the science of love. There is far less about the chemistry of being dumped.
Unlike climate change, meteorologist Mike Nelson is moving on
In our regular chat about Colorado’s climate and weather, Denver7’s Mike Nelson announces his retirement– even as climate change is only getting started.
Feb. 12, 2024: What you need to know about voting in Colorado’s presidential primary; Mardi Gras king cakes
Ballots are in the mail for Colorado’s March 5 presidential primary. We’ll break down what you need to know. Then, congressional primaries are June 25. For the first time in nearly two decades, the 5th District has an open seat. Also, how a community’s feelings about its poorest residents shape housing policy. And, the taste of Mardi Gras in Olde Town Arvada.
Feb. 9, 2024: Trump v. Anderson highlights; South Asian filmmaker says ‘no’ to STEM
Hear highlights of Thursday’s Trump v. Anderson hearing at the US Supreme Court. Colorado State University student filmmaker Ali Niaz shares his award-winning documentary, “The Rocket Scientist v. The Journalist.” And why the term “sanctuary city” is squishy.
Ali Niaz isn’t going to be a doctor, and that’s OK
Colorado State University English and journalism student Ali Niaz has made a film about the pressure on South Asian kids to become doctors and engineers.
