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TOMORROW @ 5:00PM! Join Us and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison for a Grassroots Reunion! |
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JOIN US on Thursday, September 9, 2021 @ 5:00 PM at ReelWorks Denver (formerly known as EXDO Event Center) for a grassroots reunion and fundraiser with all of your favorite Colorado Dems! We're pleased that DNC Chair Jaime Harrison will join us virtually! |
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You will also hear from elected officials like Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Attorney General Phil Weiser, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, State Treasurer Dave Young, and CO House Speaker Alec Garnett, who will be there fire folks for 2022!
This event will be a great way to see people from across the state that you have not seen in a while.
The venue requires that all attendees show proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon attending so PLEASE bring a digital copy or hard copy of your vaccine card!
Thanks to the way the venue is built, the event will be both indoors and outdoors, so come join us for some food, drink and lots of fun! |
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New Laws from the 2021 Legislative Session! |
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BIG NEWS! Nearly 170 of the 502 laws passed during the 2021 legislative session go into effect today, with acts subject to petition becoming effective 90 days after the legislature adjourns.
“From passing new laws to combat climate change and improve our air quality to working to prevent gun violence and lower the cost of housing, the 2021 session was one of the most productive in history,” said Speaker Alec Garnett, D-Denver. “I’m proud of the work lawmakers did last session to support their communities, revitalize our state and help Colorado build back stronger.” Click here to read more!
All or portions of the following laws take effect today:
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The American Rescue Plan How is it helping folks? |
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Colorado Politics
The task force created to make recommendations for overhauling policing and public safety in Denver wants the city to use about $55 million in federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund six of its core priorities.
The task force released 112 recommendations in May. Many of these focus on public safety initiatives that reduce the roles of traditional law enforcement and address historical harms that policing and the criminal legal system may cause communities of color and people living in poverty. ... Denver will receive $308 million total from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city received $154 million in July, and the second installment will come in 2022.
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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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Local Candidates Corner! |
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Like the late, great Democratic speaker of the house Tip O'Neill famously said, "All Politics is Local". We couldn't agree more -- down ballot races are often where the most local and impactful offices are elected, and we want *you* to be aware of which Democrats are running for your local races! To help us help elect Democrats to every local seat possible, click here to get your very own Vote Local swag!
All proceeds go towards our efforts to elect Democrats up AND down the ticket!
Meet Candidates Running this November! |
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Democrats Running for Mayor of Brighton! |
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We have a chance to flip Brighton's Mayoral office BLUE!
Greg Mills -- the current Republican mayor of Brighton, CO in Adams County -- is running for re-election! Above are the two Democratic candidates running for Mayor who have submitted Candidate Affidavits!
Take a look at Laurie and Wayne, the two Democrats filed to run for office, and see which candidate you'd like to support! |
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Democrats Running for School Board in Brighton/Thornton! |
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Blaine Nickeson is the current Vice President of the 27J Board of Education, he represents District 4, and he is a Democrat! Blaine is running for re-election, and he would love your help and support and getting re-elected this fall!
Click here to reach out to Blaine on Twitter and ask him how you can help! |
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Opportunities with Colorado Dems! |
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Virtual Town Hall: Jobs + Economic Development (Saturday, Sept. 18 @ 10AM) |
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Job creation and economic development are cornerstones of building up a community. Development and job creation means more people move to an area for jobs, for shopping, for visiting family! How can we increase this?
Here in this edition of Colorado Conversations, we talk to experts and elected officials about promoting job creation and economic development, and what we can do as a state to continue to promote this all across Colorado! |
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Can't make it on Saturday, September 18? Check out the schedule of our upcoming Colorado Conversations virtual town halls and mark ones you're interested in on your calendar! |
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FIGHT THE RECALL HAPPENING IN CALIFORNIA! |
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If you have been trained on the DNC's National Voter Assistance Hotline and have done at least one shift during the past year, we need your help YOUR HELP to fight the shall recall happening in California.
The Democrats have added shifts the week before the California Gubernatorial Recall Election (September 14) in anticipation of increased call volume and we are also gearing up for the November elections.
Click here to sign up for Hotline shifts from now through September 30. Click here to sign up for Hotline shifts starting October 1. |
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SIGN UP TO TESTIFY ON REDISTRICTING! |
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County Parties and Initiatives! |
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GO Gunnison Dems! |
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Not only do #DemsDeliver when it comes to legislation and working for the people, but #DemsDeliver for the community when it comes to community service! Here, the Gunnison County Dems are getting ready to work with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for their neighbors!
Way to go Chair Laurie Gery and Team Gunnison County Dems! |
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Sock Drop/Sock Hop Benefit: Help for Colorado Homeless LGBTQIA+ Youth
Throughout the month of September, Stonewall is accepting donations through our annual Sock Drop Sock Hop Benefit. We are one week into Sock Drop Sock Hop and we’ve raised $760 of our $2000 goal
Any donation helps Urban Peak provide clothing to keep these kids from freezing in the winter!
Thank you to all of you who have donated so far. |
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All funds donated from September 1st to September 30th will be given to Urban Peak as part of the Sock Drop/Sock Hop Benefit. Visit the Stonewall Democrats of Colorado Facebook page for more details.
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#DemsDeliver |
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Texas’ New Abortion Law Has Colorado Providers Anticipating Influx Of Out-Of-State Patients CPR News
Abortion providers in Colorado are anticipating an influx of people from Texas seeking abortion care after a new law went into effect on Wednesday. The Texas law bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue both providers and others who help women receive abortion care, such as rideshare drivers.
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Gov. Jared Polis amends, extends executive order on eviction protection The Denver Post
Gov. Jared Polis has amended and extended an executive order pertaining to COVID-19 recovery efforts and rental housing eviction protection.
“The order extends directives that provide tenants who have a pending application for emergency rental assistance with 30 days to make past-due rental payments rather than 10 days,” the governor’s office said Saturday in a news release.
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Rep. Joe Neguse proposes legislation to complete Continental Divide Trail Summit Daily
Rep. Joe Neguse proposed legislation directing the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to work together to finish the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in time for the trail’s 50th anniversary in 2028.
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Secretary of State adopts election rules CS Indy
The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office filed a notice of final rulemaking Aug. 26, to implement the 2021 Colorado Votes Act and ensure that elections processes are secure and up to date. This followed a virtual public rulemaking hearing on election rules held Aug. 3.
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CBS Denver
Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette is teaming up with other members of Congress to pass the Women’s Health Protection act. This would guarantee the right of all Americans to access abortion care regardless of where they live.
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Polis, Hickenlooper and Neguse say jobs, fighting climate change are good partners Colorado Politics
Creating jobs and fighting climate change go hand in hand, some of Colorado's top Democrats said at an event organized by environmentalist at Union Station in Denver Wednesday morning.
Gov. Jared Polis, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper and U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse called on their colleagues in Congress to finance rail and other transit projects, as well as invest in infrastructure for election vehicles as lawmakers consider infrastructure in the upcoming budget reconciliation.
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Modernizing SNAP After the Pandemic The Regulatory Review
Congress should pass the Food for Families in Crisis Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), that would reform SNAP by implementing an “economic trigger to jumpstart automatic stabilizers” if the economy meets certain conditions. If these conditions are met, SNAP would automatically increase by 15 percent until the economy recovers. In addition, the minimum benefit would increase to $30 and work requirements would be suspended for the duration of the crisis.
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Ed Perlmutter Has Support for Marijuana Banking Bill, but Will It Get to the Floor? Westword
If anyone seemed poised to push marijuana legislation over the hill after the 2020 election, it was U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter. The Colorado congressman had been pushing his Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act since 2013 and was making progress within the U.S. House of Representatives.
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GOP Watch |
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G.O.P. Election Reviews Create a New Kind of Security Threat NY Times
Late one night in May, after surveillance cameras had inexplicably been turned off, three people entered the secure area of a warehouse in Mesa County, Colo., where crucial election equipment was stored. They copied hard drives and election-management software from voting machines, the authorities said, and then fled.
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Volunteer of the Week |
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Meet Ruth, this week's Volunteer of the Week!
I’m the Colorado Young Democrats Vice President, the JeffCo Young Dems President, a Precinct Organizer, and Captain in HD 24. Recently I was re-elected for my second term as the Southwest Regional Director for the Young Democrats of America. It’s a lot of hats, but I wear them all for one goal, increased youth civic participation to create a better future for generations to come.
I am a graphic designer and illustrator and I help young democrats locally and nationally with graphic design and consulting on communications and fundraising. I’ve volunteered my time and skills to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
I do this for my daughter, her and her generation's future. I was pregnant with her when the tragedy at Sandy Hook took place and I knew I had to be involved. I started locally with city boards and commissions and became engaged with the Party in 2016. I fight for healthcare, better education, gun control and climate action.
We are the ones we have been waiting for and we all have a part to play in Democratic Party organizing. |
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Want to volunteer and help elect Democrats across Colorado like Art is doing? Click the button below to join our talent bank, and we'll get you plugged in! |
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Dems On the Road! |
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CD3 Regional Field Organizer Berna Hostetter joined the Pueblo Dems this weekend for a Fiesta Day parade and a luncheon with the Colorado Democratic Latino Initiative in the Home of the Heroes! |
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The Funnies |
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