Occupy Denver
Denver Survives Presidential Debate Crush
Political buffs and young people looking for free T-shirts crowded the University of Denver campus Wednesday to watch the first debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney on large outdoor screens.
Demonstrators Avoid Designated Area Near Debate
There were at least three scheduled protests during the presidential debate Wednesday night and demonstrators told 4 On Your Side Investigator Rick Sallinger they weren’t planning on staying in the designated area set aside by law enforcement.
Groups Plan Protest Outside Of Free Speech Area
At least three groups are planning protests surrounding the presidential debate at the University of Denver on Wednesday. They don’t plan to utilize a specified area cordoned off specifically for them.
Some Debate Protesters Don’t Plan To Stay In Designated Area
The eyes of the free world will be on the University of Denver and the security concern is for those who might wish to do harm.
Occupy Protesters Mark 1-Year Anniversary With Dance Party In Denver
In Denver supporters held a demonstration and dance party downtown in front of the Wells Fargo bank.
Occupy Denver Not Happy With SNIAGRAB Camping
It’s a ski sale, but occupy Denver has a problem with Sports Authority hosting its annual SNIAGRAB.
SNIAGRAB Campers Get Special Permit To Stake Tents
Bargain hunters will soon begin staking tents outside the Sports Authority Sports Castle in downtown Denver for their annual SNIAGRAB sale. This will occur again this year despite a camping ban in city limits.
Homeless Expect Police Sweep As Camping Ban Goes Into Effect
Denver’s ban on urban camping went into effect on Tuesday. Business leaders say it will make city streets safer, but homeless advocates say it unfairly targets people with nowhere to go.
NATO Protestors’ Message In Chicago Echoed In Denver
The conflict in Chicago produced an Occupy Denver march that began at Lincoln Park. It was a last-minute gathering as Occupy Denver expressed its rage against NATO and what they call the war machine.
Denver Council Votes To Make Urban Camping Illegal
Seven years after embracing an ambitious plan to provide housing and job training for Denver’s homeless, the City Council voted 9-4 Monday to impose restrictions that opponents say will make it illegal to have no home.
