This year had the unwelcome distinction of being the first to see over 100 million people displaced worldwide. Such a staggering milestone reminds us that greater efforts are needed to address the underlying causes forcing so many innocent people to flee their homes.
Opinions
No, ‘Independent State Legislatures’ Can’t Shred Constitutional Rights
Are state lawmakers free to ignore the results of a presidential election?
Pueblo’s “Sanctuary City” Ordinance Warns of What Lies Ahead for Our Reproductive Rights, Health, & Justice Movement
Earlier this year, Gov. Polis signed the Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) into law. This piece of legislation, which was co-led by local organizations like the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR) and Cobalt Advocates, guarantees having access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care, including contraception and abortion to ensure that people can control their own bodies, lives, and futures.
We Need a Smaller Pentagon
Can you imagine the audacity to fail a multi-trillion dollar audit of public funds, and then ask for even more of those taxpayer dollars?
The Polis Administration Should Stop Fueling the Flames of Climate Impacts & Curb New Fracking Oil and Gas Permits
Colorado’s wildfires are getting bigger and growing faster, with the worst 20 wildfires in Colorado’s history all occurring since the year 2000. Why is this? Historically, fires ebbed & flowed with Colorado’s seasons, but our continued burning of fossil fuels is fueling the climate crisis, creating hotter & dryer conditions, and making Colorado wildfires increasingly concerning throughout the year.
The Defrocking of Saint Ron DeSantis
Breaking news: After years of failed Republican efforts to uncover any proof of widespread voter fraud by Democrats, Republican Governor Ron “Tough Guy” DeSantis of Florida found not one, but 20 ineligible people casting ballots.