Ann Marie Awad (they/them)

The Strategy That Gave Colorado Its “Hate State” Moniker is Being Repeated — And Tested, Again

Propositions 134 and 135 revive a 30-year-old fight in Colorado over whether the rights of a politically vulnerable LGBTQ+ group should be put directly to voters.

Ann Marie Awad (they/them), Chris Fazzari (he/him), Xandra McMahon (she/her) Oct 8, 2026

SAFETY

After Months Protecting a Cottonwood That Delayed Border Wall Construction, Feds Arrest Dozens

Border Patrol agents arrested people protecting the tree Monday morning, ending a months-long protest.

John Washington (he/him) Oct 5, 2026

CULTURE

Venture-N Shooting Showed Limits of National Coverage of Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence

The Tucson attack generated widespread coverage, but an analysis shows how quickly national attention faded as the community confronted its aftermath.

Adam Rhodes (he/they) Oct 1, 2026

Ann Marie Awad serves as the editorial director for the Institute for Independent Journalists, and co-president of the board of directors for the Association of Independents in Radio. Awad has been a journalist for 16+ years.

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POLITICS

The Strategy That Gave Colorado Its “Hate State” Moniker is Being Repeated — And Tested, Again

Propositions 134 and 135 revive a 30-year-old fight in Colorado over whether the rights of a politically vulnerable LGBTQ+ group should be put directly to voters.

Ann Marie Awad (they/them), Chris Fazzari (he/him), Xandra McMahon (she/her) Oct 8, 2026

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