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Book by local religion prof says: Jesus died for immigrants, too

M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), in his fourth book, “Christians at the Border,” asks: What would Jesus do about Hispanic immigration?  “For Christians there is...

Aspen smoking ban plan stirs debate over private property rights

The right to light up in the privacy of one’s own home seems headed for a heated court battle in Aspen after a homeowners’...

Slip-ups mar Bob Schaffer

It’s hard to imagine a worse kickoff to a political campaign. For Republican Bob Schaffer, formerly the self-described “Conservative Colorado Congressman” who currently is...

Slip-ups mar Bob Schaffer

It’s hard to imagine a worse kickoff to a political campaign. For Republican Bob Schaffer, formerly the self-described “Conservative Colorado Congressman” who currently is...

Denver’s Black Arts Festival highlights Obama candidacy

Denver's City Park was pulsating on Sunday with the back beat of African drums at the 22nd annual Black Arts Festival. The event, which...

Denver’s Black Arts Festival highlights Obama candidacy

Denver's City Park was pulsating on Sunday with the back beat of African drums at the 22nd annual Black Arts Festival. The event, which...

Denver rids parks of homeless meals; charity says DNC is to blame

You are welcome here. That's the message that Denver officials say they hope to convey to its homeless community as the Democratic National Convention...

Women, sexism and politics discussion tonight

2008 has seen an unprecedented amount of sexism in politics. Hillary Clinton nutcracker toys and attacks on the presidential candidate's "cackle" are just a...

Denver’s

With the limelight of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, it's not so easy for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper to dodge bad publicity...

Denver’s

With the limelight of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August, it's not so easy for Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper to dodge bad publicity...
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