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THIS SUNDAY: Rally for Voting Rights! |
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This Sunday July 11, two days before the All-Star Game, join our friends at Working Families Party and a broad coalition of organizations, speakers, and activists for a rally to celebrate Colorado's all-star voting rights laws—and to call on Congress to ensure strong voting rights for all Americans.
What: All-Star Voting Rights Rally When: Sunday, July 11 at 1:00pm Where: Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus, Denver
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New CDP Store Merch! |
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We're so pleased to announce that we have brand new merchandise at the Colorado Dems store! Check out some of our new merchandise themes like: |
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The American Rescue Plan How is it helping folks? |
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Denver Swings for the Fences to Fight Homelessness, Add Housing Westword
"The first thing that jumps out is that the City of Denver is making investments in homelessness unlike it ever has," says Cathy Alderman of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, after looking over 2021 budget information regarding housing and homelessness spending that the city provided to Westword.
Denver earmarked around $91 million for housing and homelessness in its 2021 budget. That figure does not include over $100 million that the city has spent on housing and homelessness over the course of the pandemic using federal COVID-19 relief money, or the nearly $50 million that it has received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act's Emergency Rental Assistance Funds. The city still expects to spend tens of millions of dollars more on housing and homelessness using additional relief money.
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Remember -- Colorado Republicans like Lauren Boebert, Ken Buck, and Doug Lamborn all voted 'No' to helping Colorado families.
Meanwhile, all of Colorado's Democratic members of the Congressional delegation voted 'Yes'!
But how else does the American Rescue Plan specifically help Coloradans, you ask? Click the link to find out! |
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Opportunities with the Colorado Dems |
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Add Your Recipe to the Colorado Dems Cookbook! |
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Hi friends! We're putting together a Colorado Dems Cookbook filled with recipes from Colorado Dems all across the state, and we're asking you to contribute to it!
Do you have a famous dish or cocktail that you love to share at parties? Maybe an old family recipe you'd generously be willing to share? We want to hear from *you*!
Please fill out the form below, and email a photo of yourself and a photo of your dish to [email protected]! |
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The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a number of challenges for Coloradans in virtually every facet of life. For Colorado parents, this was especially apparent, as the already challenging and rewarding experience of raising children was made even more challenging in an era of social distancing and shutdowns.
Join this Colorado Conversation to hear about these challenges from members of the community, and hear from elected officials about what they have done to support Colorado parents. Click here or the button below to sign up! |
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The Colorado Democratic Party has launched its virtual town hall tour for 2021, with this year’s theme being Colorado Conversations!
Each of the 14 town halls are free admission, and will feature expert panelists and elected officials to discuss issues impacting our communities, what elected officials are doing about them, and how you can make a difference!
Can't make the town hall on Saturday, July 17? No worries! Check out the schedule and be sure to mark your calendar and save the date! |
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SAVE THE DATE: Grassroots Reunion + Fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 9 |
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We are excited to announce that we will be back together in person for a grassroots reunion and fundraiser on Thursday, September 9th in the Denver metro area (Location TBD).
This event will be a great way to see people from across the state that you have not seen in a while. Click here to RSVP!
We ask that only those who have been vaccinated attend, in accordance with the most recent CDC guidelines. The event will be indoors and outdoors, so come join us for some food, drink and lots of fun! |
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Work for Phil Weiser's Re-Election Campaign! |
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s Re-election Campaign is looking for a Digital Director and Communications Coordinator for the 2022 election cycle!
Click here to read the job description, or visit https://www.philforcolorado.com/weiser-words/digital-communications-director-9kmaj-66hh9-h2h42! |
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#DemsDeliver |
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Colorado’s Bennet, Hick Support Broad Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans, But Bill Stalls In Senate Colorado Times Recorder
Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) are calling for an end to legal discrimination against LGBTQ+ members at a federal level. But after the House passed the Equality Act earlier this year, its future in the Senate remains uncertain at best.
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Colorado gets rid of juvenile-system fees, driver’s license suspensions for people in debt The Denver Post
Colorado has two new laws meant to reduce the burden on poor people involved with the criminal-legal system. ... Both were signed in Denver by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the juvenile fees “really aren’t reasonable” and also that it’s important that people in Colorado be able to drive to work and move about freely.
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In Jason Crow's Office, Afghan Combat Interpreter Crisis Is Personal Westword
With a September 11 deadline looming for the United States to withdraw from Afghanistan, more than 18,000 Afghans who worked with the U.S. military during the war that has lasted two decades are waiting to learn whether they'll receive Special Immigrant Visas allowing them to come to the U.S. or will end up staying in Afghanistan, potentially falling prey to the Taliban.
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Congressman Neguse passes over $3M in funding, $850K for US36 and Community Drive roundabout Estes Park Trail Gazette
On Thursday, Congressman Joe Neguse passed over $3 million in federal funding for State Highway 14, US 36 and the Big Barnes Ditch trail through the U.S. House of Representatives. Funding for the projects was included in The INVEST in America Act, surface transportation reauthorization legislation which will create good-paying jobs rebuilding roads, bridges, transit, rail, and wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. In total, the Congressman has secured $20 million for local infrastructure projects in the 2nd District as part of the legislation.
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Michael Bennet: The Child Tax Credit — extra income for your family Greeley Tribune
No matter where I go in Colorado, I meet parents who are working incredibly hard — two or three jobs at a time — but struggle to afford housing, health care, early childhood education, higher education, and/or child care.
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102-year-old priest gets long overdue medals earned for World War II service Denver Catholic
On the morning of June 18, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter and retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Best showed up to the veteran’s longtime home in north Denver to award him the richly deserved and long overdue medals for his work as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945, including three years in the Pacific Theater. As part of the 131st Engineer Regiment Medical Detachment, he treated fellow soldiers’ wounds and assisted with evacuations.
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Colorado meets 70% coronavirus vaccination goal — but not evenly Colorado Sun
More than 70% of adults in Colorado have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, meeting the July Fourth goal set by President Joe Biden. However, most of the state’s 64 counties have not come close to that mark.
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GOP Watch |
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Capitol rioter accompanied members of Congress on trip to US-Mexico border CNN
A conservative YouTuber who participated in the January 6 riot accompanied Republican members of Congress on a trip to the border Tuesday night, serving as a translator at times.
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Volunteer of the Week |
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Meet Victor -- our new Intern for the Colorado Democratic Party! Victor is a student at Cornell and attends the School of Industrial and Labor Relations! |
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What motivates you to volunteer with Democratic causes? I decided to become an intern for the Colorado Democratic party because I wanted to see more Latinx voices, like mine, involved in local politics. As a college student, much of the past few years have been spent trying to figure out my voice—my values, my politics, my beliefs. I would now like to use my voice to shape policy for my community, and help others discover their own ways to express themselves, too. |
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Want to volunteer and help elect Democrats across Colorado? Click the button below to join our talent bank, and we'll get you plugged in! |
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Colorado Dems On the Road! |
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America is back, y'all! We were proud to see so many Colorado Democrats out in full force for the 4th of July weekend, marching in parades and registering people to vote.
In the photos above, you can see volunteer coordinator Karin Asensio and 1st Vice Chair Howard Chou marching with the Douglas County Dems, field organizer/Montrose chair Kevin Kuns marching with the Montrose County Dems and their amazing float, field organizer Aron Diaz marching with the Delta County Dems at the Paonia Cherry Festival Parade, and Howard and Betty Wallach of the PItkin County Dems tabling in Aspen for the town's stationary parade! |
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The Funnies! |
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