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Unequal Access to Parks in Denver Has Roots in History
July 16, 2019

Discriminatory housing policies contributed to today’s disparities in access to green space and playgrounds.

What It Actually Takes to Make Ends Meet in Colorado
July 9, 2019

A new analysis reveals that more than a quarter of Colorado households don’t earn enough to meet basic needs.

Why Safeways Keep Closing in Colorado
July 2, 2019

Dozens of Safeway and Albertsons grocery stores have closed in recent years, leaving food deserts behind. The company’s private equity owners may be to blame. 

Who Belongs Here?
June 20, 2019

Andrea Cristina Mercado, executive director of the New Florida Majority, spoke in Denver about a question that animates political debate as much as it does our own experiences.

Advocates Outraged Over Transgender Housing Rule
June 18, 2019

A recently proposed rule would allow transgender people to be turned away from federally funded homeless shelters.

Why Some Neighborhoods Gentrify and Others Don’t
June 10, 2019

A Colorado researcher identifies factors that put some communities at risk for rapid, often unsustainable development.

Is 2019 a Turning Point for Tenant Rights?
May 30, 2019

Coloradans who rent housing have long faced significant challenges and obstacles to avoiding eviction or displacement. New state legislation and community efforts are hoping to change that.

Sick and Grieving: The Toll of Unsolved Murders
May 21, 2019

Unsolved murders, as well as the long-lasting anguish and despair they can cause among surviving relatives, impact some communities and races more than others.

San Luis Listens to the Kids
May 14, 2019

Many well-meaning adults see teens as a problem; in this southern Colorado town, they’re a solution.

Why Voting Matters for Racial Justice and Health Equity
May 7, 2019

Strong voting laws in Colorado help democratic participation. But voting rights remain at risk for historically disenfranchised communities.