Category: Blog
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SURVEY RESULTS: 96% of Young People Want the Wealthy to Pay Their Fair Share
Young Coloradans are ready to make the wealthy pay their fair share. With billions of dollars in budget cuts at the federal and state levels, there is no better time […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]