Xandra McMahon (she/her)

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

Xandra McMahon is an award-winning journalist and audio producer dedicated to telling stories that leave listeners curious about the world around them and feeling more connected to their community. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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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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