A group of progressive organizations rallied today in protest of Sen. Cory Gardner’s (R-Colo.) fluid stances on national and local policy debates with a yoga class in front of his Denver office.
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Coalition of Religious Groups Backs Legislation Expanding Legal Representation for Young Immigrants
Religious activist groups came together at the Capitol Tuesday for another “Faithful Tuesdays,” a multi-faith event, which focused this week on immigration.
Anadarko and Noble Mum While Other Oil and Gas Companies Speak Out Against More Methane Pollution
Some of the world’s largest oil-and-gas companies are calling on the Trump Administration not to weaken Obama-era regulations on methane pollution, which is a significant cause of global warming.
Lawmaker Cites Jussie Smollett Case as a Reason to Oppose Legislation to Take Guns From Dangerous People
During Friday’s hearing on a proposed bill to keep guns out of the hands of those who are proven to be dangerous, state Sen. Vicki Marble, a staunch opponent of gun control measures, used the Jussie Smollett case to raise concerns about the prevalence of false reporting.
“If Anything, I’ve Gotten Kudos,” Says Republican Lawmaker about the Response to his Vote To Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
After voting last month in favor of a proposed law banning mental health professionals from trying to make gay youth become heterosexual, State Rep. Colin Larson (R-Littleton) “didn’t get any backlash” from his district, despite that fact that the vast majority of his fellow Republicans voted against the legislation.
Before Voting with Trump on National Emergency, Gardner Said Twice He Was Against It. What Changed His Mind?
In his short explanation of why he voted with Trump for a national emergency to build a border wall, Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner did not explain why he told at least two Colorado media outlets that he opposed the national emergency.
Republicans Clash over Best Way to Win Again in Colorado
Colorado Public Radio’s Bente Birkeland broke news this week that moderate Colorado Republicans are launching a new organization, Friends for the Future, to try to elect more moderate Republicans in Colorado and appeal to Unaffiliated voters.
Bill to Provide Free Pads and Tampons in Jail Passes First Hurdle in CO Legislature
When criminal justice reformer and prison abolitionist Elisabeth Epps was herself sentenced to jail time, she took to Twitter to share her personal experience with the system she fights to change.
South Jeffco Tea Party Removes FB Post Saying Stapleton’s Advisors Should be Drawn & Quartered
It’s been a busy week both online and in real life for the South Jeffco Tea Party. On Tuesday one of its members called out the Republican establishment in no uncertain terms and tonight the group is hosting a VIP Meet & Greet followed by a public forum for state GOP party official candidates.
Polis, Weiser Say the Courts, not Sheriffs, Should Decide if Gun Laws Are Constitutional
Colorado’s governor and attorney general both stated today that sheriffs should disregard county resolutions not to enforce gun-safety laws.