COLab
Diagnosis: Debt Colorado
Examining the scale, impact and consequences of medical debt in Colorado
Editorial: Despite Statewide Efforts, Criminals With Guns and Badges Still Serve on Police Forces Across the State
The Sentinel roster of Aurora cops caught lying, beating, cheating or behaving like a racist truly is a hall of shame, but the biggest shame is the state and local systems that
Colorado Promised Transparency Around Police Misconduct, But Is Still Not Holding Most Rogue Cops Publicly Accountable.
A Denver Police officer bragged to coworkers that he shot a carjacking suspect once in the head to kill him, then at least 16 times more to see his “face
New Reporting Shows Why More Police Accountability Reform Is Needed
Powerful new reporting by the Colorado News Collaborative (COLab) and news organization partners shines a light on gaps and weaknesses in Colorado’s recent legislative efforts to make law enforcement more
Aurora’s Long Problem With Keeping Cop Secrets
Many of the highest-profile examples of Aurora police involved in misconduct and controversy — which have turned Aurora into the nexus of Colorado’s police reform debate — are absent from
The Problem and the Solution: Aurora’s Civil Service Commission Tied to Officer Discipline Quandary
AURORA | Sifting out troubled officers and unsuitable police recruits has become a major focus in the struggle to reform Aurora’s Police Department, guided by a comprehensive consent decree agreement
Amplify Colorado
Local newsrooms long have known that they need to improve their coverage of communities of color and other groups who have been historically left out of stories or who have
Amplify Colorado
An online guide to help newsrooms find diverse sources and community members to find local reporters
The Collaborative Sustainability Guide From Solutions Journalism Network, the Center for Cooperative Media, and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
A curated guide of case studies and resources for project managers and news organizations to build sustainable revenue strategies for collaborative journalism from Solutions Journalism Network, the Center for Cooperative
Age-Positive Free Image Library – From Centre for Ageing Better
The first free library showing positive and realistic images of over 50s in a bid to challenge negative and stereotypical views of older age.
Alphabet Soup: Breaking Down All Those Housing and Community Development Terms (From Shelterforce)
From Shelterforce: Confused by the acronyms and initials dotting your reading material? All fields have them, and housing is no exception. Here’s what many of the most common mean.
The Authoritarian Playbook: A Media Guide From Project Democracy
Authoritarian takeovers rarely happen overnight these days. Today’s authoritarian playbook is a process that happens piecemeal and is hard to distinguish from normal political jockeying. Project Democracy’s report, The Authoritarian Playbook:
Tips for Journalists Covering Red Flag Laws – From Poynter
Red flag laws provide a civil court path to temporarily remove guns from people who pose a potential danger. The Poynter Institute offers tips for journalists covering red flag laws, from
What Journalists Need To Know About the Laws on Covering Elections – From Poynter
Accurate reporting about elections helps reduce the spread of unfounded rumors. Prepare for covering upcoming elections with this guide from the Poynter Institute. Get answers to questions like, “Can I
Colorado Journalism Investment Group
Moving toward a unique model of community ownership
Chasing Progress
Examining socio-economic and health equity among Black and Latino Coloradans over the last decade
On Edge: Outlets Unite To Take a Closer Look
Reporters throughout the state work together investigating public and private mental health care in Colorado and whether state government is doing enough to make providers accountable.
On Edge: Outlets Unite To Take a Closer Look
Reporters throughout the state work together investigating public and private mental health care in Colorado and whether state government is doing enough to make providers accountable.
Media News for Everyone
Information to help Coloradans think critically about news
On Edge: Personal Stories
A statewide series on how the recent confluence of crises has tested Coloradans’ mental health
On Edge: Personal Stories
A statewide series on how the recent confluence of crises has tested Coloradans’ mental health