Denver

As our sister site the Colorado Independent first reported, Fox News reporter Griff Jenkins — specifically sent to “cause trouble” — was confronted by protesters chanting “Spread the lies” and “Fuck corporate media” just as the DNC was starting in Denver. Fox’s coverage of the tussle gives credence to demonstrators’ concerns about the rightwing network [...]

A peaceful protest in Denver last night turned ugly as police in riot gear blocked progress of a march down a public street, turning tear gas and paintballs on the corralled crowd, according to the American News Project. In a city that looks to one observer more like a fortress, many protesters were demonstrating against [...]

I will be heading to Denver on Sunday afternoon for the Democratic National Convention. Throughout the week I’ll be providing coverage of the main event, along with the scores of protests, forums and cultural events slated to take place all around the Mile High City. I’ve got credentials for the big shows at Pepsi Center [...]