Welcome to November and happy (sorry, ). We are now officially inside the month that the political world has been talking about for the last two years. Can we just fast forward to next Tuesday, say around 11 p.m.?
Everything you need to get your ballot filled out
We can only travel through time at the pace allotted to us, unfortunately, but that’s good for anyone who hasn’t mailed in their ballot or even registered to vote. Here’s what you need to do to exercise your civic duty:
- to learn how to get registered (, you can register up to and including Election Day and vote in person in Colorado), plus preview your ballot, learn about candidates and .
- We try to answer one of the most complicated questions every election: ?
- If you get halfway through your ballot and realize you messed something up, as long as your county clerk doesn’t already have it.
- Aaron Harber if you want to hear some direct discussion.
- Already voted? (as of 9:14 a.m. today, more than 1 million have been returned, with Democrats holding about a 28K lead on Republicans and 110K over unaffiliated voters).
- Meet in this eye-opening piece by John Frank.
- Oh, and if you’re going to come into Colorado and claim that post office workers are dumping ballots, .
The Rundown
+ Today’s Weather: “” finally.
+ Today’s Weather-related Panic Story: “”
+ Today’s Editorial: “”
Attempted murder charges, dog kennels and more from the Standing Rock protest
Protesters say that North Dakota police after authorities cleared a major camp last week, according to the Washington Post. Meanwhile, Red Fawn Fallis, a Denver woman, .
+ Elsewhere, you may have suddenly noticed a bunch of people on your Facebook timeline “checking in” at the Standing Rock protest. Here’s the thing: .
By The Numbers
14.7 years
That’s the average age that millennials born after 1995 started drinking coffee, .
Ridiculously good deal: . There is literally no better deal on the internet.
Quick Hits
+ The Broncos had a Halloween party, and while Von Miller’s Dr. Evil was pretty good, Kayvon Webster’s .
+ Marijuana’s legalization has affected Colorado, sure, but if you listened , it turned our state into an apocalyptic wasteland.
+ Meanwhile in Denver, the city’s marijuana policy director .
+ DON’T PANIC! Chipotle promises to .
+ and he’s seeking, among other things, a court-ordered apology.
+ Deadheads are out in Cap Hill, .
+ Workers at are now .
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+ Authorities and two juveniles are in custody.
+ Here’s a look inside the Food Bank of the Rockies, who have gone
+ A 28-year-old lawyer has been identified as on 13th and Broadway early Sunday morning.
What We’re Reading
+ Food waste is one of those things that puts a knot in my stomach whenever I remember it. Literally 40 percent of America’s food is never eaten by anyone. It’s just painstakingly grown, consuming tons of water and gas in the process, then tossed in the garbage. The first step to fixing the issue is to measure exactly how much is wasted. As 5280 reports, and use that data to craft a plan to fix it. Baby steps are still steps, after all.
+ Speaking of food, I’ve never been an anti-GMO crusader (because 7 billion people aren’t going to feed themselves and not everyone can afford organic food), but two of the biggest claims in support of them — they produce more food and use fewer pesticides — might not actually be true, according . For a clear-headed analysis of the results, .
+ Alaska was one of the first post-Colorado states to legalize recreational marijuana, but here it is nearly two years after their vote and . The Cannabist looks at .
+ I drive a 2000 Buick LeSabre (fancy, I know) and live/drive/park in the densest part of Denver. Needless to say, visibility is my friend, and this guide from Car & Driver on . (Or you could buy like I did to gain even more visibility at the small price of your dignity).
+ Fusion editor Kashmir Hill : “Pretty wild. Police to see if anyone saw anything.”
+ The headline goes from funny to terrifying once you know the patient ended up suffering serious burns: “”
Song of the Day
Song: “”
Artist: Major Lazer (feat. Amber from the Dirty Projectors)
Sounds like: A powerful, transporting slow jam from a band better known for club bangers. Synthesizers have never sounded so organic and natural. And the video is .
Head over to our , or, if you don’t have a Spotify account, .
Hat Tips & Corrections
Remember, if you see something that doesn’t look right or just have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at elubbers@denverpost.com or .