National Issues

Celebrate Mother’s Day with NE Neighbors

Celebrate Mother’s Day with NE Neighbors

Are you a busy mom feeling alone dealing with your job commitments, community groups, kids’ needs, and household drudgery? Or are you a family of color or blended family wishing to connect with families like yours? NE Denver has two Facebook groups where you can connect with like-minded neighbors: Soulfully Stapleton and GEMS.

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A Life Dedicated to Social Impact

A Life Dedicated to Social Impact

At age nine, Luis Duarte, who grew up in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, joined some of his soccer friends and classmates to volunteer in a rural community a few hours from his home. When he got there, he found homes built of cardboard, mud, and wood—and people who were both wise and humble.

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U.S. Rep. DeGette Outlines Her Priorities

U.S. Rep. DeGette Outlines Her Priorities

Representative Diana DeGette has served District 1 since 1997 and won reelection in November 2018. As the new legislative session began, she sat down with the Front Porch and other community newspapers to share some of her priorities.

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Can you ask the gun question?

Can you ask the gun question?

In the U.S., an estimated 4.6 million children live in homes with guns that are loaded and not secured, according to Everytown for Gun Safety.

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An Election that Cries Out for Educated Voters

An Election that Cries Out for Educated Voters

With clear policy differences between these gubernatorial candidates, you likely know who you’re voting for. But how to vote on the 22 city and state ballot issues may not be so clear.
The Front Porch Election Guide offers a clear description of what you’ll find on the ballot.

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Reflections on Voting Behavior

Reflections on Voting Behavior

Americans don’t vote. At least that’s the story that keeps getting told. But Colorado and northeast Denver voter turnout is high, especially when compared to numbers at the national level.

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Gun Control Road Tour Stops in Denver

Gun Control Road Tour Stops in Denver

March for Our Lives stated its plan for the Road to Change Tour was to pass through NRA strongholds and communities affected by gun violence. Therefore, Denver and Aurora, Colorado were going to be part of that list for practical and tragic reasons.

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Scouting Includes Girls

Scouting Includes Girls

Come 2019, the “Boy Scouts” become Scouts BSA. This more gender-inclusive label is just part of the reorganization process following the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA’s) decision to incorporate girls into their Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs.

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