The conservative group Advance Colorado is using out-of-context statements from the state’s top Democratic officials to imply, in at least two cases falsely, that they support its own anti-immigrant ballot initiative.
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DAVIS: What the Hell is a Progressive?
Hundreds of Colorado Democrats gathered for the state party’s DemFest over the weekend in a final show of unity before primary elections devolve into all-out knife fighting for the rest of the month. After spending a few hours watching forums, reading campaign literature, and talking to surrogates, I left with one question on my mind:
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‘Don’t Bring Violence to Our Backyard:’ Protestors Call on Colorado Officials To Speak Out Against Hudson ICE Facility
Hundreds of protesters gathered in the town of Hudson on Wednesday in a demonstration against plans to open a new immigrant detention center in the rural community 30 miles northeast of Denver. While those in attendance made their opposition to the facility clear, many wondered why the state’s leaders haven’t joined them in speaking out.
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How Will Project 2025 Impact Protections for LGBTQ People in Colorado?
“I think a reasonable level of concern is necessary right now. And I think that we need to make sure that we're not all moving to panic.”
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Colorado Attorney General Warns of Election-Related ‘Deep-Fakes’
On Monday, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a warning for voters to be vigilant for election disinformation and misinformation taking the form of “deep-fakes.” Weiser’s office accompanied this warning with a public advisory providing more information to Coloradans on a new law aimed at preventing political campaigns from using AI-generated deep-fakes without clear disclosure of the content’s origins.
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Advocates Rally for Launch of “Right to Abortion” Ballot Initiative
Colorado abortion advocates, elected officials, and faith leaders rallied at the Capitol yesterday to celebrate the launch of the campaign for Prop 89, the “Right to Abortion” ballot initiative.
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On 25th Anniversary, Latina Advocacy Group Lauded for Raising and Empowering the ‘Voices of Those Who Are Most Marginalized’
Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR) celebrated its 25th anniversary and the recent passage of the Colorado Democrats’ “Safe Access to Protected Health Care” package of legislation during a Thursday event in Denver’s Santa Fe Art District.
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Despite Host of Notorious Big Lie Believers, Colorado Tops State Democracy Scorecard
Colorado ranks number one in a new 2022 State Democracy Scorecard that rates states for voting rights, democracy subversion efforts, and anti-corruption laws.
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John Kellner, Who’s Running To Be Colorado’s Top Lawyer, Wouldn’t Have Challenged Trump in Court, As Phil Weiser Did
In an interview last week, John Kellner, the Republican who’s running to be Colorado’s top lawyer, wouldn’t name a case where he agreed with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s decision to go to court to oppose former President Donald Trump’s legal positions or policies.
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Denver Abortion Clinic Sees Over 500% Increase in Texas Patients
Texans are flocking to Planned Parenthood clinics in Colorado after an abortion ban went into effect in Texas last month.