Mimi Madrid
Mimi Madrid, a former columnist with The Denver Post, is a Denver-raised writer who has worked in non-profits serving youth, LGBTQ, and Latinx communities.
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Madrid: The developer’s last-minute act flipped my vote on the Park Hill Golf Course
Seven days left before elections and some foul behavior flipped my vote. Actions not idealistic visions is what did it for me.

Madrid: Denounce your hate Valor Christian
Valor Christian High School has hit the headlines as of late for dominating in 5A sports, but also for waving a proverbial anti-LGBTQ banner for all current and potential students,...

¶¶Òõap: Reparations now for the atrocities at Indian boarding schools
American soil is rotten, littered with the tears, blood and remains of stolen Indigenous children and Black enslaved children. White headmasters, religious clergy, businessmen and politicians documented their efforts with...

Madrid: GOP anti-trans bills could be deadly to a vulnerable population
Anti-trans bills are on their course of destruction. They endanger the lives of trans children and teens. The GOP leaders who sponsor these bills are well-aware of the secondary effects...

¶¶Òõap: Denver has failed Latino elders by effectively skipping them in the first phase of vaccinations
Our Spanish-speaking communities need more health promoters, connectors, navigators and volunteers to connect us to vaccines and address our concerns.

Madrid: Tear down “Columbus Park” and build up “La Raza” — the people’s park
White letters spell "Columbus Park" on a green sign on the southwest side of the park. The name never felt right for the space on 38th and Navajo. Especially with...

Madrid: Suncor claims it’s a good neighbor. The company’s violations blow its cover.
Suncor, the Canadian-owned oil refinery in Commerce City, has a 'good-neighbor' marketing campaign. But residents see right through their public relations persona.

Madrid: The Dems aren’t our healers or our saviorsÂ
The true healing of our nation is a long journey. It will come from the people, not political wishing.

Mimi Madrid: The year of the dead — how politics are killing U.S.
A Joe Biden vote is a move toward reunification. A Trump vote supports more of the division, inaction, violence, and toxicity he wages daily.

Madrid: Youth suicide is a community issue. Step up to help a kid in need.
Suicide is a public health issue that afflicts us as a community, especially when it comes to young people.