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PERRY: Seriously suffering from demented squirrels, drivers and chicken dinners - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 14h

PERRY: Seriously suffering from demented squirrels, drivers and chicken dinners

‘I have fallen into a parallel universe where reality, Saturday Night Live and discarded doggy doodie bags meld and ripple across the 2025 continuum’

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#AuroraCo #CoPolitics

'I have fallen into a parallel universe where reality, Saturday Night Live and discarded doggy doodie bags meld and ripple across the 2025 continuum'

Bicyclist struck and killed by van in Aurora crash - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 20h

Bicyclist struck and killed by van in Aurora crash

“The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.”

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#AuroraCO #NoPaywall

"The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation."

EDITORIAL: It's a fact — free school lunch program benefits all Colorado students - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 20h

EDITORIAL: It's a fact — free school lunch program benefits all Colorado students

‘When North Carolina started offering free breakfast to all students, it resulted in measurably better academic performance across the board, not just among low-income families’

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'When North Carolina started offering free breakfast to all students, it resulted in measurably better academic performance across the board, not just among low-income families'

Colorado Supreme Court sides with Sentinel in open meetings lawsuit question, sends case back for ruling - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 1d

“This is an important win for the public’s right to know,” said Jeff Roberts, executive director of the Colorado Freedom of Information Council.

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#1A #FreePress #Journalism

“Without the power of open meeting laws, and courts that uphold them, the press, and the public it reports for, are unable to provide critical transparency and details.”

Colorado Supreme Court sides with Sentinel in open meetings lawsuit question, sends case back for ruling - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 1d

'Without the power of open meeting laws, and courts that uphold them, the press, and the public it reports for, are unable to provide critical transparency and details'

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#AuroraCO #FreePress #1A

“Without the power of open meeting laws, and courts that uphold them, the press, and the public it reports for, are unable to provide critical transparency and details.”

Aurora police get tentative OK for facial recognition software use to fight crime - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 2d

Councilmember Alison Coombs was the lone naysayer, raising concerns about the potential misuse of the technology.

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#AuroraCO #NoPaywall #FacialRecognition

Councilmember Alison Coombs was the lone naysayer, raising concerns about the potential misuse of the technology.

Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Colorado, other states can ban conversion therapy for LBGTQ+ kids - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 2d

Plaintiff: Colorado discriminates by allowing counselors to affirm minors coming out as gay or as transgender but bans counseling like for young patients who may want to change their behavior.

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#conversiontherapy #SCOTUS #NoPaywall

Chiles says Colorado is discriminating because it allows counselors to affirm minors coming out as gay or identifying as transgender but bans counseling like hers for young patients who may want to ch...

Aurora lawmaker's recall effort against DA Amy Padden fails to materialize - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 3d

ICYMI - ‘The voters of Arapahoe County overwhelmingly elected me to lead the 18th Judicial District in a new direction, yet the petition proponents sought to undermine the will of the voters’

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#COpolitics #AuroraCO #NoPaywall

'The voters of Arapahoe County overwhelmingly elected me to lead the 18th Judicial District in a new direction, yet the petition proponents sought to undermine the will of the voters'

EDITORIAL: Democrats are right on health care bedlam, but wrong on shutdown timing - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 3d

ICYMI - ‘Democrats should be lauded for refusing to be bullied by a president who mocks his opponents online while millions face the loss of their health care. But fighting smart is as important as fighting hard’

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#shutdown #MedicaidCuts #ACA #COpolitics

'Democrats should be lauded for refusing to be bullied by a president who mocks his opponents online while millions face the loss of their health care. But fighting smart is as important as fighting h...

PERRY: Trump wins the racism to the bottom with lies about equity, generosity - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 3d

ICYMI - ‘Let’s stop the nonsense that Trump’s war on DEI is about protecting children. Trump’s goal isn’t to end bigotry. His goal is to end the conversation about bigotry’

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#enemywithin #Racism #DEI #COpolitics

'Let’s stop the nonsense that Trump’s war on DEI is about protecting children. It’s about protecting the power of white people, primarily men and primarily those who are straight or in the closet. Tru...

ROOM TO GROW: Builders create dream home for Aurora teen in wheelchair - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 3d

ICYMI - “You built a future where I can chase my dreams,” Athena told the non-profit group that built an accessible extension to her home

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#AuroraCO #ADA #Accessibility #NoPaywall

“You built a future where I can chase my dreams,” Athena told the non-profit group who built an accessible extension to her home.

DA rules Aurora officer justified in shooting Black Army vet wielding 'air' rifle - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 3d

ICYMI - 'The DA points to APD, APD points back to the DA, and Kory’s life is treated like it doesn’t matter. We’re not going to stop fighting until someone is held accountable for Kory’s death'

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#AuroraCO #PoliceReform #NoPaywall

“It is particularly tragic that Mr. Dillard died holding an Airsoft gun,” DA Brian Mason said in a statement.“There is no evidence to suggest that any reasonable police officer would have acted differ...

DA rules Aurora officer justified in shooting Black Army vet wielding 'air' rifle - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 4d

'It is particularly tragic that Mr. Dillard died holding an Airsoft gun,' DA Brian Mason said. 'There is no evidence to suggest that any reasonable police officer would have acted differently'

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#AuroraCO #PoliceReform #OIS

“It is particularly tragic that Mr. Dillard died holding an Airsoft gun,” DA Brian Mason said in a statement.“There is no evidence to suggest that any reasonable police officer would have acted differ...

DA rules Aurora officer justified in shooting Black Army vet wielding 'air' rifle - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 5d

'It is particularly tragic that Mr. Dillard died holding an Airsoft gun,' DA Brian Mason said in a statement. 'There is no evidence to suggest that any reasonable police officer would have acted differently'

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#AuroraCO #PoliceReform #NoPaywall

“It is particularly tragic that Mr. Dillard died holding an Airsoft gun,” DA Brian Mason said in a statement.“There is no evidence to suggest that any reasonable police officer would have acted differ...

FACT CHECK: The reality behind shutdown claims by Democrats and Republicans - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 6d

'All of these folks have to have a lawful immigration status. And a whole lot of people with lawful immigration statuses are already barred from accessing Medicaid'

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#ShutDown #FactCheck #COpolitics

"All of these folks have to have a lawful immigration status. And a whole lot of people with lawful immigration statuses are already barred from accessing Medicaid."

Reversing himself, Trump now touting Project 2025 in government shakeup - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 6d

“Donald Trump and his stooges lied through their teeth about Project 2025, and now he’s running the country straight into it.” – Ammar Moussa

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#Project2025 #ShutDown #NoPaywall

"Donald Trump and his stooges lied through their teeth about Project 2025, and now he's running the country straight into it." - Ammar Moussa

ROOM TO GROW: Builders create dream home for Aurora teen in wheelchair - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 7d

“You built a future where I can chase my dreams,” Athena told the non-profit group that built an accessible extension to her home

sentinelcolorado.com/metro/room-t...

#AuroraCO #ADA #Accessibility #NoPaywall

“You built a future where I can chase my dreams,” Athena told the non-profit group who built an accessible extension to her home.

PERRY: Trump wins the racism to the bottom with lies about equity, generosity - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 7d

‘Let’s stop the nonsense that Trump’s war on DEI is about protecting children. Trump’s goal isn’t to end bigotry. His goal is to end the conversation about bigotry’

sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/perr...

#enemywithin #Racism #DEI

'Let’s stop the nonsense that Trump’s war on DEI is about protecting children. It’s about protecting the power of white people, primarily men and primarily those who are straight or in the closet. Tru...

Aurora alley stabbing suspect charged with first-degree murder - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 7d

Euceda-Velasquez also faces counts of second-degree murder, aggravated robbery, second-degree arson and tampering with physical evidence.

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#AuroraCO #NOpayall

Euceda-Velasquez also faces counts of second-degree murder, aggravated robbery, second-degree arson and tampering with physical evidence.

Aurora man gets 5-year sentence for fatal hit-and-run that killed pedestrian, dog - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 7d

“This sentence reflects the seriousness of his actions and the devastation left behind for the Buitrago family.”

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#AuroraCO #NOPaywall

"This sentence reflects the seriousness of his actions and the devastation left behind for the Buitrago family."

EDITORIAL: Democrats are right on health care bedlam, but wrong on shutdown timing - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 8d

‘Democrats should be lauded for refusing to be bullied by a president who mocks his opponents online while millions face the loss of their health care. But fighting smart is as important as fighting hard’

sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/edit...

#shutdown #MedicaidCuts #ACA #OBBB

'Democrats should be lauded for refusing to be bullied by a president who mocks his opponents online while millions face the loss of their health care. But fighting smart is as important as fighting h...

Aurora lawmaker's recall effort against DA Amy Padden fails to materialize - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 8d

‘The voters of Arapahoe County overwhelmingly elected me to lead the 18th Judicial District in a new direction, yet the petition proponents sought to undermine the will of the voters’

sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora...

#COpolitics #AuroraCO #NoPaywall

'The voters of Arapahoe County overwhelmingly elected me to lead the 18th Judicial District in a new direction, yet the petition proponents sought to undermine the will of the voters'

Aurora lawmaker's recall effort against DA Amy Padden fails to materialize - Sentinel Colorado

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The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 8d

'Proponents of Arapahoe County DA Amy Padden’s recall failed to turn in petitions, halting the recall election process'

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#AuroraCO #COPolitics #AuroraVote2025

Proponents of Arapahoe County DA Amy Padden's recall failed to turn in petitions, halting the recall election process.

Trump tells military to use US cities as 'training ground' — Aurora Rep. Jason Crow balks - Sentinel Colorado

The Sentinel in Aurora @sentinelcolorado.com · 8d

'Imagine ...You’ve planned and executed hundreds of covert missions, led troops in some of the most dangerous places in the world, and now you’re being lectured about fitness and facial hair from a former Fox News host and a draft dodger'

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#Quantico

“Imagine being Special Forces or Seal Team Commander. You’ve planned and executed hundreds of covert missions, led troops in some of the most dangerous places in the world, and now you’re being lectur...