Tag: 2025 Legislative Session
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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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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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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…