Politics

What Erie’s $70K Survey Gets Right—and So, So Wrong

July 18, 2025 Like 0 Destiny Hale

This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author in their role as Associate Editor, and do not represent a reported news position. At Yellow Scene, opinion pieces speak freely,…

Online News

Denver Demonstrators Demand Personal Privacy at Palantir Headquarters

July 15, 2025 1 0 Vincent Chandler

At the Colorado Capitol, overlooking Downtown Denver’s glass skyscrapers and Greek Revival municipal buildings, flags were unfurled while hand-made placards and posters were distributed to the few dozen who had gathered there. On this Monday afternoon, rain teasing to disrupt…

Local Governing

‘We Will Not Be Quieted’: Aurora Protesters Push Back Against Virtual Meetings

July 15, 2025 Like 0 Akshaya Krishnan

For the past several months, the family of Kilyn Lewis and their supporters have been a regular presence at Aurora City Council meetings—protesting, speaking out, and demanding accountability after the officer who shot and killed Lewis was cleared of criminal…

BIPOC

In Iowa, Where Critical Race Theory is Banned, Retired Judge Teaches Race, Law and Iowa History

July 15, 2025 Like 0 Vincent Chandler

Walking through the King Soopers bakery, he approached the display where children were welcome to take a free cookie. Reaching in to select one, a hand suddenly closed on his wrist and the stranger asked what he thought he was…

Politics

Justin Brooks Reflects After Ethics Complaint Dismissed by Colorado Commission

July 13, 2025 Like 0 Owen Houtakker

The Colorado Ethics Commission has dismissed the ethics complaint against Justin Brooks, ruling there was no genuine dispute over the facts of the case. The complaint, filed by Ryan Kenward, was dismissed with prejudice—meaning it cannot be refiled. The commission…

National Issues

Community Art, Music & Joy for Aurora ICE Detainees

July 8, 2025 5 0 Vincent Chandler

Sheets of cardboard were laid across the overgrown, tall grass as organizers walked across them carrying speakers, tables, tents, and even a trombone. Along the street, a dozen people greeted one another, some holding picketing signs and others hefting cases…

National Issues

Fourth of July in Trump Country, CO

July 5, 2025 1 0 Vincent Chandler

As the Fourth of July approached and House Republicans worked through the night to garner the necessary votes to pass President Trump’s landmark One Big Beautiful Act by his Independence Day deadline, some in Colorado asked themselves what there could…

Politics

How CO4UHC is Shaking Up Colorado’s Healthcare Scene and Winning Big

July 2, 2025 1 0 Noell Wolfgram Evans

Proponents of universal healthcare in Colorado are wondering if the governor’s recent actions signal that the third time is truly the charm. One such advocacy group is the Colorado Foundation For Universal Health Care (CO4UHC) who, since 1996, has been…

Online News

Pride Flags Returns to Erie After Community Outcry and Governor’s Proclamation

June 27, 2025 2 0 Owen Houtakker

Portions of comments from Erie residents who spoke at last night’s Town Council meeting have been interwoven into this story to honor their dedication to Erie’s LGBTQ+ community. The air in the room was tense and stiff, as members of…

National Issues

Rapid Response Action: Denver Protests Trump’s War

June 24, 2025 Like 0 Vincent Chandler

The setting sun splashed along the street, Summer’s first heatwave shining a spotlight on the inverted U.S. flag billowing above rows of signs held aloft by sweating protestors along Lincoln Avenue in Colorado’s capital. Only hours earlier, the United States…