Category: Blog
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WTF is this Special Session?
We called it! Well, pretty much everyone called it. Colorado is having a special legislative session to balance its checkbook to make up for Trump’s budget cuts. Don’t ask questions if you see me pulling my hair out. These cuts put states on the line for paying AND/OR cutting programs the federal government won’t fund.…
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Your August Champ vs. Chump
CHUMP: US Rep. Gabe Evans This month’s chump shouldn’t be a surprise since he, along with Republican Representatives Jeff Hurd, Jeff Crank, and Lauren Boebert, voted yes on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (a.k.a. the One Big, Ugly, Nasty Bill). Evans voted for roughly $3 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy, and about $1 trillion in…
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How You Can Spur Change in Colorado Springs
In an era marked by political fatigue and mistrust, individuals across the United States are tasked with answering the question, “How can I improve my civic involvement?” There is a way you can do it right now in Colorado Springs without having to get off your couch. On June 24, New Era Colorado prepared itself…
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INTRODUCING: Champs vs. Chumps
We’re ready to name names in our latest and greatest project, Champs vs. Chumps. 👀 We’ll highlight the champs – leaders pushing for bold change that advances the Youth Agenda – and call out the chumps – those standing in the way of progress and causing harm to our communities. CHUMP: Governor Jared Polis According…
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My Story, My Choice
by Kaleigh Cousins As I was tabling for New Era Colorado at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) during the 2024 election season, it was clear that many students were interested in Amendment 79 and eager to protect reproductive rights in the state. What I saw on campus became clear through the election results:…
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Once a Youth Agenda Champ, always a Youth Agenda Champ
We are incredibly proud to have supported two true community leaders who ran for office not for power, but to fight for the people of Colorado Springs. While last Tuesday’s election results weren’t what we hoped for, Chauncy and Maryah will continue to be beacons of hope and change, pushing for the bold policies our…
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UNCENSORED: Testimony against wage cuts for tipped workers
by Karl Lapham I testified against wage cuts with dozens of other Real Advocates at the Colorado State Capitol last week. Yet, the lawmakers ignored the very people they represent. Before we begin, I would like to preface this testimony with a bit of information regarding the bizarre circumstances that led to its creation. Let’s…
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Colorado can – and should – lead the way in voting rights
by Silvia Entenza Young people show up time and time again to fight for issues they care about – issues like economic justice, racial equality, and democracy reform. The narrative that they just don’t care about voting is far from the truth. In actuality, young people do care; their frustration lies in the state of…
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How losing by 3 votes will inspire you to win
by Chelsea Castellano In the heart of Colorado Springs, the race to represent House District 16 in the state legislature reminded us of something that’s often said but rarely felt so viscerally: Every vote counts. Out of 41,279 ballots cast, our endorsed Youth Agenda Champion, former state Rep. Stephanie Vigil, lost by only three votes.…
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State and local politics remain critical levers for driving progressive change in our country.
by Kiyana Newell The biggest lesson from 2024? If we want a future where racial justice is achieved, every person’s basic needs are met, and resources can be accessed equitably, we have to win in state and local elections. Last year we launched our small donor (New Era Colorado AF) and independent expenditure (Young People…