Colorado Inside Out May 8th, 2026

Denver’s push to land a future Democratic National Convention faced an unexpected test this week as a spring snowstorm stole the spotlight and renewed questions about how the city compares to the Denver of 2008. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration is challenging both Denver and Colorado gun laws in court, lawmakers are racing through the final days of the legislative session, and a new Supreme Court ruling on voting rights is fueling fresh debate over redistricting and election protections.