From the Editor It's Time to Make a Voting Plan W ITH PRIMARY ELECTIONS on June 30, now is the time to make plans to vote. If you’re not registered, you have until June 22 to do so. If you’re already registered and plan to vote by mail-in ballot, be absolutely certain to allow enough time for your ballot to arrive on time, if not early. If you can take your ballot to a drop-off box, go online to find the one closest to you and drop it off on or before election day. If you don’t have a car, consider taking a scooter or electric bike, a ride-share service, or rapid transit to the polling place. If you’ve waited until the final day to vote, determine how long it will take you to get there and prepare to wait in line. If you’re able, offer to drive any members of your community who don’t have access to transportation. As voting rights face increasing pressure from the U.S. Supreme Court, this is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Whether you are a committed Democrat, Republican, or independent, your voice matters now more than ever, and your vote makes a difference. For information on voting deadlines, candidates, ballot amendments, visit ballotready.org/us/ initiatives, colorado or - Elisabeth Monaghan Managing Editor EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT VENDOR PROGRAM ADVERTISING MAILING ADDRESS VENDOR OFFICE OFFICE HOURS Elisabeth Monaghan was born and raised in Denver, joining the VOICE as managing editor in 2019. She is passionate about social justice, and believes that writing and creative expression are some of our most powerful tools in combating homelessness and poverty. DENVERVOICE.ORG MANAGING EDITOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ART DIRECTOR ADMIN. ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COPY EDITORS @denverVOICE ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS CONTRIBUTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elisabeth Monaghan Giles Clasen Andrew Fraieli Madeline Egerton Jennifer Forker Aaron Sullivan Lisa Schlictman Giles Clasen Joshua Abeyta Lando Allen Albert Bland Michael Burkley Donald Burnes Giles Clasen Madeline Egerton Raelene Johnson Jerry Rosen Jennifer Forker, President Donald Burnes, Vice President Edwin Rapp, Treasurer Isabella Colletti, Secretary Michael Burkley Ande Sailer Linda Shapley Steve Baker Lisa Schlichtman editor@denvervoice.org program@denvervoice.org editor@denvervoice.org PO Box 1931, Denver CO 80201 989 Santa Fe Drive Denver CO 80204 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Wednesdays Since 1996, the Denver VOICE has served individuals experiencing housing or financial instability by providing lowbarrier income opportunities. In the time since our inception, we have put more than 4,600 vendors to work, selling the paper throughout the Denver metro area. By focusing on poverty, housing, social justice, local arts and entertainment, and the human experience behind the headlines, we tell the stories that Denver media often overlook. An award-winning publication, the Denver VOICE is a member of the International Network of Street Papers and the Colorado Press Association, and we adhere to the Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics. TO HELP, YOU CAN: GET THE WORD OUT: VOLUNTEER: ADVERTISE: DONATE @ denvervoice.org @denverVOICE Contact program@denvervoice.org Contact ads@denvervoice.org SUBSCRIBE @ denvervoice.org/subscriptions THE COVER: Ian Koreleski launched Cranky Candles in 2021, creating his first themed candles to celebrate Pride. PHOTO BY GILES CLASEN DENVER VOICE JUNE 2026 3 ABOUT US
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