🇵🇸 Dem town halls interrupted by Gaza protesters

🇵🇸 Sen. Bennet, Rep. Crow Protested Over Gaza

Two town hall events hosted by U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Jason Crow were met with protesters who oppose the politicians’ stance on Gaza and Crow’s campaign receiving funds from Palantir, a technology company that provides AI software to Israel Defense Forces. Some protesters were ejected from one of the town halls for disrupting the event. [Denver Post 🔒, Westword]

🏙️ A Downtown Investigation

The Denver Post released a four-part series analyzing the current state of downtown and looking ahead at what its future might look like. From crime and safety issues to declining tax revenues and vacant office buildings, the urban core’s revitalization plans are facing an uphill battle. [Denver Post 🔒]

🚗 Denver Transit Updates

Governor Polis vetoed a rideshare sex assault bill, some bike lanes are getting a safety downgrade, and RTD’s “slow zones” are finally over — but will riders get back on the train? The City Cast Denver crew talks all things transit with Representative Alex Valdez. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🪿 Will Denver Ban Foie Gras?

The group of animal rights activists who fought for a slaughterhouse ban are hoping to take another question to voters — this time to ban foie gras, which is produced by force-feeding geese or ducks. The proposal would ban both the sale of the liver dish and, more broadly, any force-feeding of poultry. [Denverite]

Last week’s answer: Pony Up

This LoDo bar is known for having delicious French dip sandwiches and unique cocktails. The painting comes from local artist Patrick Kane McGregor, who painted the owner’s French bulldog, Louis, as King Louis XIV.

📣 A special shoutout for this week’s correct guessers:

• Nora A. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
• But Paul D., Caden S., Hannah K., Eric T., Mandy L., and 7 others weren’t far behind!

This Week’s Photo:

🕵️ Do YOU know where this metal foliage is? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!

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