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Protesters stand outside Fort Collins City Hall prior to the City Council Work Session in which the topic of Compassion and Consequences: Disruptive Behavior Solutions was being discussed. (Elliott Jerge | Collegian)

Citizens return to City Council to protest sit-lie ban

Gabriel Go February 7, 2017
“I came with the purpose of removing another brick from the wall of hate and fear. I want you all to abandon this whole package of Compassion and Consequences or sit-lie ban, whatever name we like to put on it.”
Old Town rally for Muslims, refugees to occur Tuesday

Old Town rally for Muslims, refugees to occur Tuesday

Erin Douglas February 6, 2017

*Editor's note: A previous version of this article did not list the time of the rally. The Collegian regrets this error. Fort Collins For Progress will host a rally from 12 to 1 p.m. today in the Old...

The Muslims in attendence of Denver's Muslim and immigrant solidarity event take a moment for their afternoon prayer before the speakers resumed (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

Thousands attend Muslim solidarity rally in Denver

Seth Bodine February 4, 2017

[new_royalslider id="564"] DENVER- Everyone from local poets and lawyers to Denver mayor Michael Hancock spoke to a crowd of thousands at a Muslim solidarity rally event Saturday afternoon. The rally...

(Photo courtesy of Kwon Atlas)

CSU alumnus Kwon Atlas running for Fort Collins mayor

Haley Candelario February 2, 2017

Former Colorado State University student and Associated Students of Colorado State University senator, Kwon Atlas, is running for Fort Collins mayor. Atlas’s platform will be focused on affordable housing,...

Duane Hansen outside of the ALVS office. Photo courtesy of Jordan Lanham

Former CSU student runs for city council, hopes to engage community

Gabriel Go February 2, 2017
Hansen’s campaign is built around six areas: housing, transportation, economy, veterans, government overreach, and engagement.
Nearly 2,000 protest in support of immigrants, Muslim community in Fort Collins

Nearly 2,000 protest in support of immigrants, Muslim community in Fort Collins

Erin Douglas January 31, 2017

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEkyOGSMjHY In a show of solidarity for immigrants and Muslim American communities nearly 2,000 Fort Collins residents of all ages marched up and down the sidewalks...

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Upcoming Planned Parenthood solidarity protest to respond to Cory Gardner

Hailey Deaver January 31, 2017

We've Got Your Back, a local Fort Collins Girl Gang, is hosting a rally from 12-3 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Cory Gardner's office at 2001 S. Shields St., Building H. The purpose of this event is to protest the...

Hundreds gathered for peaceful protest in light of the recent presidential election at Civic Center Park for the Peace and Solidarity Rally hosted by Fort Collins for Progress.

Timeline of upcoming post-election protests and rallies

Seth Bodine January 31, 2017

In the wake of President Donald Trump's inauguration, multiple protests and rallies have been planned. The Collegian has compiled all of the upcoming local post-election protests and rallies. Jan. 31:...

Amanda King, Mayor Wade Troxell, City Manager Darin Atteberry Photo credit: Julia Trowbridge

State of the city accompanied by homelessness protest, officials focus on innovation

Hailey Deaver January 30, 2017

The 2017 State of the City Address covered innovation, construction and homelessness Monday night. The latter of which was shadowed by protesters chalking the sidewalks in response to recent homelessness...

Protesters against Donald Trump's executive order banning travel to the U.S. by citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries cheer at Denver International Airport on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The protest was one of several that took place nationwide. Photo courtesy of Daniel Sauve.

After Trump issues travel restrictions, three CSU students trapped abroad, protesters respond at DIA

Julia Rentsch January 30, 2017

Update: Two of the three known students trapped abroad have been identified: Hanan Isweiri and Saddam Qahtan Waheed.  Around 200 protesters gathered Saturday evening at Denver International Airport...

Protestors demonstrate against President Trump's executive order banning individuals from certain Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S., at Terminal D at DFW airport, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Dallas. (Brandon Wade/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Denver Airport site of protest against Trump’s immigration ban

Julia Rentsch January 28, 2017

This story has been updated. Find the full story here. Has President Trump's executive order impacted you or someone you know? Tell us your story by reaching out via Twitter, Facebook, or email. Update,...

Kwon Atlas, the author of the Diversity Bill, waits to speak to senate after the final vote. Photo by Abbie Parr.

Kwon Atlas and Duane Hansen to run for Fort Collins office positions

Logan Crizer January 26, 2017
Two CSU alumni, Kwon Atlas and Duane Hansen, run for office positions within Fort Collins.
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