Tag: Colorado Politics
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Toast to Democracy Accessibility Guide
Español a continuación Town Hall Collaborative525 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204May 21, 20256-9 p.m. Parking and Transportation Town Hall Collaborative has on-site parking, including wheelchair-accessible parking spaces, in its main lot at 5th Ave and Santa Fe. There is also street parking nearby in case the lot fills up. We encourage carpooling and public…
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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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New Era Announces First-Ever Local Candidate Endorsements in Colorado Springs City Council Race
Endorsing Maryah Lauer (District 3) and Chauncy Johnson (District 4), New Era Colorado Action Fund expands its work to elect young leaders. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Christina SolizExecutive Directorchristina@neweracoloradoaction.org313-673-5474neweracoloradoaction.org COLORADO SPRINGS, FEB. 25, 2025 – Today, New Era Colorado Action Fund (NECAF) announced its first-ever endorsements in a municipal election, backing Maryah Lauer for Colorado…
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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…
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Real Advocates of the Colorado Capitol Tell All: The 2023 Legislative Session
By Tash Berwick and Arianna Morales, Real Advocates Session 1 Session may be over, but the Real Advocates’ work didn’t stop on May 9. In our debut tell-all, we’re embracing tea time for a chance to revisit this session’s wins, unveil (some of) the behind-the-scenes drama, and to remind our elected officials that young people…
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An Organizer’s Perspective: Reproductive Rights are on the Ballot
By Evaristo Gomez, Boulder Youth Agenda Organizer Organizing is not for the faint of heart. It can be discouraging trying to engage with young people who are apathetic or angry, but the impact we can make is what brings us back to this demanding work. We advocate for people; we empower people. By telling people…