Yes, overwhelmingly Democratic Denver does have a Republican Party. And the Denver Republican Party has a new chair, Garrett Flicker, who's openly gay, Jewish and just 25. He also identifies as a "very moderate Republican," and isn't afraid of taking on tough issues, including homelessness. Last month, Flicker received approval to begin collecting signatures for a ballot initiative that would require the city to set up safe-camping sites for people experiencing homelessness, while also granting Denver residents power to sue the city if it doesn't ameliorate complaints about outdoor camping. And, just as many people are surprised to find out that the city has an active Republican Party, Flicker has been surprised by how many messages of support he's received for the initiative.