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Intersectional initiatives presented at Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Panelists proposed ways to promote inclusion by improving retention and connecting with prospective minority students. By Anna Haynes

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Opinion: Drag kings are underrepresented in the drag world

Thanks to shows like ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ drag queens have made their way into the mainstream. But what about drag kings? By Anna Haynes

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Boulder Ballot Measure 2C: Oil and gas pollution tax

Issue 2C on Boulder County’s midterm ballot considers imposing a tax on oil and gas developers. By Anna Haynes

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Panelists predict low likelihood of future Trump impeachment

Historians and political scientists debated whether President Trump qualifies for impeachment at a panel on Monday. By Anna Haynes

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Opinion: President Trump’s transphobia is unacceptable

The Trump administration’s decision to legally redefine gender to exclude trans identities is unforgivable, but change lies with us. By Anna Haynes

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Boulder’s sugar-sweetened beverage tax: What you need to know

Midterms are approaching and measure 2D on Boulder County’s ballot concerns the continuance of Boulder’s sugar tax. By Anna Haynes

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Cartoonist Sophie Labelle portrays trans experience through comics

Labelle emphasized the need for more accurate trans representation in media and for content created for trans audiences. By Anna Haynes

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Opinion: What does sexual violence look like in the LGBTQ community?

In discussions of sexual violence, LGBTQ victims have too often fallen under the radar. It’s past time we talked about it. By Anna Haynes

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Protesters gather on campus to protest Turning Point USA event

Protesters gathered Wednesday night against conservative club Turning Point USA and U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. By Anna Haynes

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Ken Burns accepts Stegner Award at Macky Auditorium

Ken Burns was presented with the Wallace Stegner award by University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for the American West Tuesday night. By Anna Haynes

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