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March 2, 2026: The economics of deportation; How history is held inside the pocket

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The Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising’s “Thanks! It Has Pockets” exhibit at Colorado State University. Feb. 20, 2026.

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What are the economic effects of widespread deportations? It’s something CU Denver economist Hani Mansour studied before the current crackdown, but many of the fundamentals persist. Then, there's a design and merchandising museum in Fort Collins. Its current exhibit is "Thanks! It Has Pockets" about the politics of pockets, particularly in women's clothing. Plus, an audit raises questions about how "Caring for Denver" is allocating money. And the largest homeless shelter in Western Colorado closes its doors.