With that headline, it may be tempting to look for a punchline—but the act of bringing together Christians, Muslims and Jews to find commonalities and unity is no laughing matter these days.
State Issues
What’s life like for you as an LGBTQ high school student?
A national survey shows most LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) students have experienced harassment and discrimination in school.1
Only Blocks from Each Other but Miles Apart
Signs that this presidential inauguration had energized Denver were strikingly evident downtown and in our NE quadrant. Within a four-and-a-half mile radius of city park, seven public events drew over 122,000 people in a 12-day period.
1000 People Gather for Solidarity Action for Criminal Justice Reform
A thousand people gathered at Shorter African American Episcopal Church to tell personal stories of incidents with law enforcement and provide data to back up four specific requests for action by state and local officials.
“Defending the Most Marginalized is Defending All of Us”
An estimated 200,000 women from all 50 states and more than 12 countries will march on Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2017.
Youth of Color Share Thoughts on Cops and Creating Change
When 16-year-old Jedidiah Johnson, who is African-American, was a freshman in high school, he and some friends were accused of taking his teacher’s Adderall pills from the classroom.
Colorado 2016 Legislative Outcomes
A 2016 legislative session some have termed “do-nothing” will nevertheless foreshadow big changes for northeast Denver.
DA Candidates Vie in Democratic Primary
Two of the three Democratic candidates live in the Front Porch distribution area. This article examines their similarities and differences.
ColoradoCare: A Bold Step in Healthcare for Coloradans to Consider
Amendment 69 proposes universal health care and will appear on the 2016 ballot.
Colorado HealthOp Shuts Down
After a change in federal loan money, health cooperatives nationwide are shutting down, including the Colorado HealthOp.
Colorado, More than Any Other State, Needs Educated Voters: They authorize our taxation
An online program gives taxpayers a simplified view of their city’s budget and solicits suggestions for re-allocating funds.
Legislators Face Thorny State Issues in 2015
To better acquaint readers with legislators, the Front Porch asked local state senators and representatives to share their knowledge and views on some of the big issues this year.