refugees

Democrat Phil Weiser, former CU Law School dean, announces bid for Colorado attorney general

May 11, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Democrat Phil Weiser, a former dean of the University of Colorado Law School and Obama administration official, declared on Thursday that he’s running for attorney general in next year’s election, and he’s boasting a powerhouse endorsement out of the gate. Saying that too many worry government is beholden to wealthy, powerful interests, Weiser, 49, called…
‘Refugees, welcome!’ State and local leaders send message to White House

Feb 23, 2017

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Peter Marcus

“Refugees, welcome.” It’s a seemingly simple, well-intentioned message from Gov. John Hickenlooper’s administration that is overshadowed by politics. At an event at Denver’s Union Station this week, Hickenlooper and his administration’s agencies lined up refugees to share inspirational stories of finding success in America, juxtaposed with heart-wrenching tales of struggle as these refugees emerged from…
Hick, wary of Trump, calls him disruptive but wants him to succeed

Feb 2, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Gov. John Hickenlooper said on Wednesday that President Trump has taken a disruptive approach to governing, perhaps because of ulterior motives. “Many of President Trump’s appointments were unorthodox. It’s hard to understand exactly what he’s trying to make, and some of it I’m guessing is just trying to create a kind of disruptive atmosphere,” Hickenlooper…
Colorado Republican leader ‘dismayed’ by Democrats’ abortion resolution

Feb 2, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado’s House Republican leader on Wednesday accused Democrats of wasting constituents’ time by pushing a resolution supporting a woman’s access to abortion. Rep. Patrick Neville of Castle Rock pointed to opening day remarks by House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver, who three weeks ago said the legislature would focus on issues such as transportation, education and…
Official: Some refugees still arriving in Colorado this week in wake of order

Jan 31, 2017

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Ernest Luning

State officials said an estimated 17 refugees should be arriving in Colorado by Thursday under President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration and refugees. Seven refugees – from countries including Bhutan, the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Afghanistan – were scheduled to arrive in the state Monday and Tuesday, officials with the Colorado Department…
Colorado House Republican leader offers defense of Trump’s immigration orders

Jan 31, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Colorado’s House Republican leader on Tuesday defended President Trump’s temporary refugee and select immigration bans, saying the orders are a prudent move to understand threats facing the nation. The remarks from Rep. Patrick Neville of Castle Rock came during a resolution by Democrats that encourages President Trump to rescind last Friday’s presidential directives, which temporarily suspended…
Hickenlooper calls on Trump to lift travel, immigration ban

Jan 31, 2017

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Ernest Luning

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday urged President Donald Trump to cancel the temporary ban imposed by executive order on some travelers and all refugees entering the United States. “The vast majority of refugees admitted to the United States are families, mainly comprised of women and children, and all refugees are admitted only after they…
Backlash against Uber symbolic of morality war in Trump’s America

Jan 30, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Uber and Lyft are accustomed to competition. But a new race toward good conscience – highlighted by protests in Denver – offers a glimpse into the morality battle in a Donald Trump era, a war that is reshaping both business and politics. Across social media, #DeleteUber is trending, a plea by those opposed to Trump’s Muslim ban…
‘Moving forward’ proclamation focuses on diversity

Nov 23, 2016

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Mike McKibbin

Denver’s history as a welcoming city, “inclusive of people of all races, colors, creeds, and national origin” was reinforced in a proclamation unanimously approved by City Council Monday, Nov. 21, nearly two weeks after the divisive general election and its aftermath of protests and reports of racial and ethnic intimidation and vandalism nationwide. Entitled “Standing…
May: Coming to America

Oct 6, 2016

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Clifford D. May

Who should we take in, how many can we integrate and who decides? Millions of people want to come to America. Actually, it’s tens of millions or perhaps hundreds of millions. Some Americans believe our borders should be open – that everyone has a “right” to live in the United States. That seems to me both…