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Bernie Sanders and AOC bring progressive agenda to Colorado on Friday
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Bernie Sanders and AOC bring progressive agenda to Colorado on Friday

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) are set to hold rallies in Denver and Greeley on March 21, 2025, as part of Sanders’ national “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour. The events will focus on opposition to President Donald Trump’s second-term policies while promoting a far-left economic agenda that has drawn criticism from conservatives across Colorado. The rallies will take place at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley at 1 p.m., followed by a second event at Civic Center Park in Denver at 5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP through the Bernie Sanders website. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have used their nationwide tour to rally support for socialist-style economic policies, including expanded governmen...
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More than a hat: How Bernie Lake’s fight for health became a political battleground
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More than a hat: How Bernie Lake’s fight for health became a political battleground

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice After fighting a cancer battle, Bernie Lake reclaimed her life while sporting her Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) hat. After breast cancer surgery, she returned to the Durango Community Recreation Center for her first post-treatment workout, determined to rebuild her strength.  Lake had been wearing her MAHA hat since July. "After the first assassination attempt on Trump, I was outraged that our political differences had gotten to such a level," Lake said. "People need to see different political views where they live. I don’t care if you like Trump or not—we should be able to coexist." Silent disapproval was common. "Not one person had said a word to my face before. Plenty of snickers, plenty of side-eyes, but neve...
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Rahn: Newsom’s about-face won’t fix the unfairness of men in women’s sports
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Rahn: Newsom’s about-face won’t fix the unfairness of men in women’s sports

By Priscilla Rahn | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Recently, several notable Democrats, who supported biological men in women’s sports, are now all of a sudden seeing the light. One notable politician, California Governor Gavin Newsom, recently broke with his party by saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."  Many believe he’s switching horses midstream because he’s eyeing a presidential bid in 2028 and needs to appear moderate.   Whether he and others are sincere in their new found beliefs remains to be seen.   I have spent a great deal of time studying the intricacies of athletic performance and the physical differences that shape how we move. I developed that understanding as a competitive tennis player, w...
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Linda McMahon prepares to shut down Department Of Education following Trump’s order
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Linda McMahon prepares to shut down Department Of Education following Trump’s order

By Reagan Reese | Daily Caller Education Secretary Linda McMahon is preparing to shut down the Department of Education by pledging to work with Congress and state leaders to “eliminate the bureaucracy responsibly” in a memo obtained by the Daily Caller as Trump signs an executive order aimed at dismantling her office. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that directs McMahon to take “all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the States.” In her first comments on the executive order, obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller, McMahon explains that the department “will continue to support K-12 students, students with special needs, college student borrowers, and others” while working with the state...
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Fabbricatore: Sanctuary policies are costing Colorado millions—here’s how
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Fabbricatore: Sanctuary policies are costing Colorado millions—here’s how

By John Fabbricatore | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The City and County of Denver has been an unofficial "sanctuary" for illegal immigrants for decades, but its status as an official sanctuary city—protecting criminal aliens from arrest and deportation—dates back to 2013. That much is well known and understood by everyone in Colorado with an interest in the "sanctuary issue."  But what is not well understood across Colorado today is that now, the entire state of Colorado – all 64 counties – is a "sanctuary state" because of legislation enacted by Democrat majorities in both chambers of the state legislature.  The big difference in public safety is that in 2025, across Colorado’s 64 counties, hundreds of criminal aliens convicted under state law are being rel...
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Pueblo police chief blames ‘soft-on-crime legislation’ for shootout that left three officers injured
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Pueblo police chief blames ‘soft-on-crime legislation’ for shootout that left three officers injured

By Sydney Isenberg | Denver7 PUEBLO, Colo. — The chief of the Pueblo Police Department blamed Colorado's "soft-on-crime legislation" for a shootout that left three of his officers injured and a suspect dead on Tuesday. Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller said his officers were searching for Billy Soto, 34, who was wanted for attempted murder in connection with a shooting at the Pueblo Village Apartments on Feb. 3. Noeller called Soto a "self-admitted MS-13 gang member" with an extensive criminal history, including 14 felony arrests. The police chief said most of those felony arrests were pleaded down to misdemeanors. READ THE FULL STORY AT DENVER7
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New law eases rules for immigrants to get driver’s licenses, IDs in Colorado
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New law eases rules for immigrants to get driver’s licenses, IDs in Colorado

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox31 News DENVER (KDVR) — A new law goes into effect at the end of March that reduces the wait times and other requirements for immigrants to get United States driver’s licenses and identification cards in Colorado. Senate Bill 24-182, “Immigrant Identification Document Issuance,” made its way through the Senate in 2024 and was backed by democratic senators Julie Gonzalez, Jeff Bridges, Tim Hernández and Elizabeth Velasco. The bill, approved by Gov. Jared Polis in June 2024, will allow the “Colorado Road and Community Safety Act” to authorize driver’s licenses or identification cards to people who aren’t “lawfully present” in the country if they meet certain requirements. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX31 NEWS
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Meet the dogs of the Colorado Capitol. Like, literal dogs.
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Meet the dogs of the Colorado Capitol. Like, literal dogs.

ByJesse Paul, Andrea Kramar and Carly Rose | The Colorado Sun The state Capitol often feels like a dog-eat-dog pressure cooker. But it can also be a dog-meet-dog paradise. In true Colorado fashion, some lawmakers and even Gov. Jared Polis frequently bring their dogs to work at the seat of power in Denver. While the state Capitol isn’t officially a pet-friendly workplace, there’s an unspoken allowance for the dogs belonging to lawmakers and staff — so long as the four-legged friends don’t disrupt daily proceedings and keep to private offices. The pups provide much-needed relief in times of tension in the legislature. Despite their occasional potty accidents and nipping, they’ve also inspired several bills. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE COLORADO SUN
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Denver school district asks judge to dismiss lawsuit challenging school closures
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Denver school district asks judge to dismiss lawsuit challenging school closures

By Nicole C. Brambila | Denver Gazette Denver Public Schools has asked a district court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the parent group Mamas de DPS, which is seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the closures of seven schools at the end of the academic year. The district's attorneys have argued the parent group lacks standing. Mamas de DPS filed the lawsuit in Denver District Court in December. If the group prevails on its temporary restraining order, it would bar the district from shuttering any campuses while the lawsuit makes its way through the legal system. The district argument rests on whether, as taxpayers, the parents were directly and clearly harmed - thus having a standing to bring the case. READ FULL ARTICLE AT DENVERGAZETTE.COM
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How Trump finally nailed illegal immigrant activist
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How Trump finally nailed illegal immigrant activist

By Jennie Taer | New York Post The Trump administration finally nabbed an immigration activist  who eluded federal agents for years and hid in churches where she was shielded from arrest. Jeanette Vizguerra, a 53-year-old Mexican mom of four, was once named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People for hiding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in a Colorado church. After years of chasing her, ICE finally got its hands on Vizguerra Monday when she was in the parking lot of the Target store in Denver where she worked, according to Jordan Garcia, another immigrant rights activist, told the New York Times. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE NEW YORK POST
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