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Governor Signs Bill To Ban ‘Free Speech Zones’ On Public College Campuses
The bipartisan bill also lets students sue if a public university restricts their right to free expression.
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By Sam Brasch
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Should Last Call Come Later In Colorado? 2 Denver Bar Managers Weigh In
A bill would let cities decide when bars close, but not all barkeeps think later hours are a good idea.
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By Sam Brasch
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Temple Grandin On Why Slaughterhouses Have ‘Gotten So Good’
Grandin, a famed professor of animal science at CSU, reflects on her work to improve the treatment of animals at slaughterhouses.
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By Sam Brasch
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A Frigid Colorado Archive On Climate Change Faces An Uncertain Future
The National Ice Core Laboratory in Denver needs major renovations to keep its cool, for the sake of a treasure trove of research.
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By Sam Brasch
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3 Colorado Congressional Republicans Weigh In On The GOP Health Care Plan
Coloradans dialed in to tele-town halls Wednesday with questions for Rep. Scott Tipton, CO-3, Rep. Doug Lamborn, CO-5, and Sen. Cory Gardner.
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By Sam Brasch
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Denver South High Students Hear Something Increasingly Rare: First Hand Stories From World War II
The number of veterans who served in World War II is diminishing rapidly, along with their stories of combat and survival.
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By Sam Brasch
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Trump Supporters Rally In Denver As Part Of National Effort
Conservative radio hosts, some state lawmakers and religious leaders spoke at the rally, which is one of similar events planned across the country this week.
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By Sam Brasch
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How Colorado’s Congressional Delegation Has Spent The Recess So Far
Town halls have become outlets for public anger nationwide with the new administration, and some Colorado constituents aren’t happy their elected officials are in unavailable.
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By Sam Brasch
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Court Order Says Denver Must Accommodate Protesters At DIA
The court order came in response to an injunction filed by protesters following demonstrations at DIA of Trump’s refugee order.
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By Sam Brasch
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These Are The Colorado Congress Members Holding Town Halls During Recess
Members are under pressure from liberal groups to schedule constituent events, but only a few have put any on their calendars.
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By Sam Brasch
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Colorado Planned Parenthood Supporters And Opponents Join Nationwide Demonstrations
The actions were the latest in a growing number of political protests that have occurred since President Donald Trump’s inauguration last month.
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By Sam Brasch
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Greeley Feels The Tension Of Being Both A City Of Refugees And Trump Voters
Weld County is Trump country, but it’s also one of the top destinations for refugees in Colorado outside the Denver Metro.
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By Sam Brasch
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Breitbart’s Yiannopoulos Finds An Auditorium Of Fans, And Hundreds Of Protesters, At CU Boulder
There were scuffles and arrests Wednesday night as protesters failed to derail a talk by conservative provocateur and Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos.
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By Sam Brasch
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Meet The CU Boulder Students Who Invited Breitbart’s Milo Yiannopoulos To Campus
Yiannopoulos has gained notoriety for his gleeful attacks on what he calls political correctness. Supporters find those attacks funny. Opponents call them pointed hate speech.
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By Sam Brasch
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Guns, Balloons And Horses: Inside The Hottest Sport Coming To The Stock Show (Video)
Mounted shooting pairs target practice with horseback barrel racing. Organizers say the straight shootin’ competition is the fastest growing horse sport in the U.S.
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By Sam Brasch
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The Election, According To Colorado’s Newest Citizens
Forty-six foreign-born Coloradans are now U.S. citizens. They join a country where concerns about immigration played a major role in the 2016 election.
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By Sam Brasch