Approximately 250 people rallied at the capitol today against public health orders aiming to stop the spread of COVID-19, many of them equating such orders to “tyranny” and criticizing Gov. Jared Polis’ leadership. Very few wore masks or practiced social distancing.
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Anti-Abortion Activists Continue “Sidewalk Counseling” at CO Clinics Despite COVID-19
Despite Colorado’s stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic, anti-abortion activists are continuing to appear at abortion clinics in Colorado urging patients not to terminate their pregnancies.
Facebook Removes Anti-Quarantine Events Following Protests in Denver, Elsewhere
After protests against stay-at-home orders and other social distancing measures broke out in Denver and other parts of the country Sunday, Facebook has started removing posts about such events from its platform.
Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers Remain Open Despite Closures of Non-Essential Businesses
Many anti-abortion pregnancy centers in Colorado are continuing to operate even as non-essential businesses have been forced to close and non-essential medical procedures have been suspended due to coronavirus.
Colorado Attorney General Joins Effort to Stop Texas’ Coronavirus Abortion Ban
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general across the nation in opposing Texas’ ban on abortion services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Initiative to Ban Abortion at 22 Weeks Fails to Gather Enough Signatures to Make the Ballot
Initiative 120, which aims to ban abortion at 22 weeks, did not gather the required number of signatures to place the measure on Colorado’s November 2020 ballot, the Secretary of State’s office announced today.
Condoms Could Be in Short Supply Due to COVID-19. Here’s How You Can Get Some Now.
After the world’s top supplier of condoms warned of a global contraceptive shortage due to a coronavirus-caused suspension in production, a reproductive health advocacy organization in Colorado has begun picking up the slack by distributing condoms to those in need.
New Law Stops ICE Agents From Arresting Immigrants in Colorado Courthouses
Thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis this week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will no longer be allowed to make arrests at Colorado courthouses, where agents have been increasingly present.
Colorado Conservatives Call for Abortion Clinic Closures During Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic causes normal life to screech to a halt, conservatives across the country are pushing for a pause in abortion services as well.
Preliminary Review Shows Partial Abortion Ban Close to Making Colorado Ballot
The ballot initiative campaign to ban abortion at 22 weeks has completed a critical step in placing the initiative on Colorado’s November ballot.