Questions by Michael Burkley, VOICE vendor
Transcribed by Danielle Krolewicz
Photos by Giles Clasen
Two members of the Denver-based hip-hop group open up about their new album, the Black Lives Matter movement, homelessness, and water balloon fights.
Read Moreby Sarah Harvey
Marvin Gnad is the resident comedian at the Denver VOICE office; he’s also known by many of his regular customers as “the guy who tells jokes.” Marvin loves being the joke guy and making people smile.
Read MoreBy Sarah Harvey
In February, I visited an exhibit on tattoos at Chicago’s Field Museum. Among the artifacts and media on display was a video of angry tattooed men in Thailand in what appeared to be a giant mosh pit. The video had no sound and no captions.
Read MoreThis column shares the thoughts and opinions of the diverse group of people who make up the Denver VOICE vendor pool. Have a question forVOICE vendors? Help us continue the dialogue by submitting your questions to editor@denvervoice.org.
Read MoreBy Danielle Krolewicz
On Wednesday, April 4, a jury of six found Terese Howard, Jerry Burton, and Randy Russell guilty of violating Denver’s unauthorized camping ordinance—more commonly known as the camping ban.
Read MoreThe Hard Times Writing Workshop is a collaboration between Denver Public Library and Lighthouse Writers Workshop. The workshop is open to all members of the public—especially those experiencing homelessness. Each month, the Denver VOICE will publish a selection of the voices of Hard Times.
Read MoreBy Justin Lee
The caterpillar thought,
"Gee my life really sucks.
I see so many pretty things
Whenever I look up.
Read MoreBy Freddy Bosco
After the Palettes burrito,
the lady and myself trudged
through crowds and clouds
seeking light refracted nobly
Read MoreYou probably have a pretty good idea of where to donate clothing and furniture—but what do you do with the rest of your junk? Denver is full of nonprofits upcycling everything from office supplies to old paint to karaoke machines. Use this guide to help you figure out how to give a new life to practically everything cluttering up your closets.
Read MoreBy Laura Kelly
Last month homeless activist Raven Canon was found dead in Colorado Springs. Despite experiencing homelessness, Canon had just launched a brand new street paper, The Springs Echo.
On March 4 at 9:30 a.m., a homeless woman was found unresponsive on the streets of Colorado Springs, wrapped against the 29 degree cold in a blanket. Raven Canon was at least the ninth person to die on the city’s streets this winter, activists say. She was also a rising star in her community, an effective community organizer and activist, and the editor-in-chief of the world’s newest street paper, The Springs Echo.
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