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THIS SATURDAY: Join Senator Michael Bennet, Local Elected Officials for a Virtual Town Hall on Parenting! |
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Being a parent is one of the most important and rewarding things in the world. As we as a state have dealt with changes that have come with COVID-19, few have felt these challenges more than Colorado parents.
That's why we're inviting you to a virtual town hall featuring Colorado parents, and elected officials who are also parents like Senator Michael Bennet, State Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, CU Regent Ilana Spiegel, and Adams County 12 Board of Education Director Kathy Plomer to discuss parenting in the era of COVID!
When: Saturday, July 17 at 10:00am MT Where: Virtually!
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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! We're holding a town hall on Thursday, August 5 at 6:00pm MT and we'd love for you to attend! Click the graphic or button below to sign up! |
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And be sure to check out the schedule below and mark your calendar! |
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Thank You Shelia! |
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We're saddened to report that Shelia Canfield-Jones, our Vice Chair for Rural Outreach, will be stepping back from her position that she has held since our 2019 reorganization.
An organizing force out in rural Colorado, Shelia has fought tirelessly to ensure that rural communities are heard and represented at the table. While Shelia may be stepping back from her official role as a state party officer, we know she won't be too far away in the political game!
This also means we're looking for a new Vice Chair for Rural Outreach to join our state party officer team! The CDP will hold its next state central committee meeting on Sunday, August 22, and there, we will elect a new Vice Chair for Rural Outreach!
Want to throw your hat into the ring? To submit your notice of intent to run for Vice Chair of Rural Outreach, email Halisi Vinson at [email protected] to declare your candidacy! |
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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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Editorial: Don’t miss out on the child tax credit payments that start Thursday The Denver Post
More than a million children in Colorado and millions more across the nation will begin receiving $250 to $300 a month from the IRS on Thursday under Sen. Michael Bennet’s ambitious plan to cut child poverty in half with an amped-up child tax credit.
The beauty of Bennet’s enhanced child tax credit is the potential it has to help those in poverty. It’d be a shame if they missed out, so we are trying to get the word out. The IRS has launched a website to help make sure everyone who is eligible gets their money, and those who don’t want to get the money opt-out.
Bennet’s dream – only temporary now as part of the American Rescue Plan – is to make the increased child tax credit a permanent feature of the U.S. tax code giving parents with young children resources for child care, housing, food and, well, anything. It’s a plan we support.
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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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ATTENTION CANDIDATES! |
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Are you running for office? Or are you thinking about running for office? Then we have a few links for you! |
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Join us for a FREE Candidate Boot Camp! |
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This *free* Candidate Boot Camp is for registered Democrats, and it's focused on bringing candidates, potential candidates, campaign workers, and activists together to learn everything one would need to know to run for office!
Who Should Attend? If you're a candidate, a campaign manager, a campaign staffer, a campaign volunteer, a precinct organizer, a county party officer, an active Democrat in your community, or a Democrat who has thought about running for office before, this training is for you!
What Will You Be Learning? From fundraising to field, from messaging to managing a candidate, from time management to campaign timelines, this training will prepare anyone seeking office or seeking to help elect Democrats at any level to take on any race in any corner of the state!
Sounds Awesome! How do I join? You can sign up at the Mobilize link at the button below and sign up! This is a two-day training session -- however, you are not required to attend both days or every session. Please attend with what time you have available to you. |
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Create a Free Candidate Account with the National Democratic Training Committee! |
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Whether you're a candidate or a campaign staffer, the National Democratic Training Committee has a library of free trainings and resources for you to look through.
Go to https://traindemocrats.org/ and take a look at what they have to offer! |
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CDP Resources: Tyler's Office Hours and Candidate Kits! |
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Tyler McDermott, our State Field and Training Director, now has weekly office hours for candidates! Have questions about anything that a candidate may want to know? Ask Tyler!
When? Every Wednesday, 12:00-1:00pm MT How? Go to this link during the Office Hour times: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83289629992#success
The Colorado Democratic Party has candidate kits that can help those running for office at every level get started! Reach out to Tyler at [email protected] and he can get you set up! |
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Opportunities with the Colorado Dems |
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TONIGHT! Join Our Revolution Metro Denver @ 6:30PM! |
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JOIN ORMD for a "post-Stuck in the House for a Year Party!" ORMD supporters and friends, we need to have some fun, and have planned a COMEDY NIGHT for you! The Merc is the perfect place to celebrate our year-long hibernation. Wear your favorite political shirt.
Register here - https://www.facebook.com/events/960091394812983/?ti=ls |
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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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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 at ReelWorks (formerly EXDO) in Denver!
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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SAVE THE DATE! CoDEI School Board Candidate Town Hall, August 20 1:30-3:30pm via Zoom. |
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The Colorado Democratic Party's Education Initiative will begin with a few opening remarks on critical issues from veteran school board campaigners, and then break out into regions. Candidates and public can discuss before sharing out regional perspectives with the whole group at the end.
Get to know the candidates running in your area in August, so you can support them in September and October!
Register using Mobilize at: https://www.mobilize.us/democraticeducationinitiative/event/389078/ |
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#DemsDeliver |
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Griswold: Colorado voting laws increased turnout, especially among historically disenfranchised KDVR
The MLB All-Star Game would not be in Colorado if it were not for the league moving the game from Georgia over their new controversial election laws.
Monday, Secretary of State Jena Griswold celebrated the move here as a win for inclusion. Lawmakers and community members joined her, saying they want Georgia’s loss to be a lesson to the nation.
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Bennet talks Alaska, child tax credits, Republicans on 'Morning Joe' Colorado Politics
Colorado's U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet on national TV Monday morning spoke about topics ranging from tax credits and voting rights to the Republican politics in Alaska .
A guest on the MSNBC show "Morning Joe," Bennet began by discussing the Alaskan GOP voting to endorse the incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski's primary challenger, Kelly Tshibaka on Saturday.
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Governor Polis signs 14 healthcare bills, plus an Insulin Affordability Program 9News
In a bill-signing ceremony at the Boettcher Mansion last week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed 14 healthcare bills that included a bill aimed at lowering insulin costs.
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Rep. Joe Neguse proposing affordable housing bills Daily Camera
Rep. Joe Neguse is proposing two bills meant to remove bureaucracy and expand affordable housing opportunities in Boulder and across the United States.
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Rep. Crow talks Afghanistan withdrawal: 'My personal feelings are complicated' MSNBC
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), a former Army ranger who served in Afghanistan, joined Chris Jansing to share his perspective on what's happening in the country as U.S. troops withdraw from the region and the Taliban gains ground. He also explains what he hopes to hear from President Biden ahead of his speech about the decades-long war later today.
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Rally Spotlights Voting Rights, Which Prompted All-Star Game’s Move to Denver Colorado Times Recorder
Eighteen Colorado organizations sponsored a rally today at the Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver to celebrate Colorado’s gold-standard election laws and to lobby the U.S. Senate to pass the For the People Act, federal legislation to set national standards for election administration, protect voting rights, and reform campaign finance laws.
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GOP Watch |
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene “Cannot Wait” To Address Colorado Republicans Next Month Colorado Times Recorder
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who was stripped of her committee assignments after calling for the execution of Democrats, is “tickled” to be speaking to El Paso County, Colorado, Republicans August 6.
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In Memoriam. |
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We were heartbroken to learn of the passing of longtime progressive champion, advocate, and activist Jo Ann Fuijioka. From Jo Ann's daughter, Dana:
"Thank you all for your continued support and sympathies. Your many words of kindness have brought comfort to our family over the past week. Here are the details regarding the funeral for my mother, Jo Ann Fujioka."
Funeral Service (with limited seating available) is scheduled for Thursday, July 15th 10AM
Fairmount Funeral Home 430 South Quebec Street Denver CO 80247
Seating capacity at the service maybe limited. However, the family will also receive condolences and sympathies at the grave site committal at 11 AM, Fairmount Cemetery.
Provided below is a link to view Thursday’s 10AM funeral service virtually: https://vimeo.com/574139873/7b1f45b9ef
Many of you have inquired about sending flowers and/or charitable donations. Please feel free to send flowers to the Fairmount Funeral Home. |
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Volunteer of the Week |
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Meet Max (far right) -- a new volunteer for the Colorado Democratic Party! Max is a student at East High School and he took a minute to check in with us and tell us why he likes to volunteer! |
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What motivates you to volunteer with Democratic causes? I want to get my generation more politically involved, especially for issues that affect us the most like gun control and environmental issues. I’ve been volunteering to register voters, and am super happy that I’m part of the Colorado Democrats and to help as much as I can! |
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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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We're so happy to have in-person events again! This weekend, Team CDP met up with a number of amped-up activists to celebrate voting rights at the rally at the CU Denver Auraria campus on Sunday! |
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The Funnies! |
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