Rocky Mountain Values (RMV), a progressive advocacy group, released a report today titled ‘Colorado’s Air Under Threat’ which detailed the dire state of Colorado’s air quality and called on Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) to help solve the problem by standing up to President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
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Gardner Says He’s an Ally of Immigrants and the Cannabis Industry. But What’s He Accomplished?
Even though U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) has painted himself as a defender of Colorado’s cannabis industry and a progressive Republican when it comes to immigration reform, he’s been unable to convince fellow Republicans to pass laws to help marijuana businesses or immigrants.
Colorado’s Sec of State: Primary Election Shows That Voting by Mail Can Be Safe and Fair
As President Donald Trump escalates his claims that mail-in ballots would be subject to fraud by foreign countries or Democrats trying to rig elections, Colorado’s record-setting primary election showed how safe and fair voting by mail can be for voters of all parties, according to Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat.
Two Colo Republicans Share Fake News Alleging Planned Violence at Protests
As events protesting police brutality continue across the nation, two Colorado Republicans insinuated on Facebook that the violence — the instances of looting or rioting — at some of these protests did not occur randomly and was not incited by the police presence. They implied, rather, that the violence was premeditated and encouraged by liberal donors.
New Group Aims to Leverage the Popularity of Environmental Issues in Colorado
The Center for American Progress Action Fund, the League of Conservation Voters, and the Sierra Club have formed a group to fight back against misinformation spread by the Trump administration on climate change, push politicians to take a stand on environmental issues, and demonstrate that climate is a winning issue up-and-down the ballot.
Protesters Call for Improved Conditions for Essential Workers Now and When Pandemic Ends
On Saturday afternoon in downtown Denver, traffic was backed up around the Capitol, cars were constantly honking, and people were shouting out their windows. It felt almost normal.
Colo Democratic Legislators Condemn Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Bigotry: ‘Hate Has No Home in Colorado’
Democratic members of both the Colorado House and Senate released a letter Thursday denouncing hate crimes and hate speech that have emerged across the state during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Amid Surging Gun Sales and School Cancellations, Denver DA Calls for Safe Gun Storage
With gun sales spiking during the pandemic, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann has called on gun owners to make sure they are storing their firearms safely.
Congressman Joe Neguse Wants to Protect Post Offices
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) introduced a bill Tuesday that would provide $25 billion to a United States Postal Service (USPS) that was struggling financially even before the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States.