The mental health consequences of this pandemic are major. Many individuals are experiencing new or intensified symptoms of mental illness.
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We provide well-informed data and perspectives on Colorado’s health care system.
As thought leaders working in communities and at the Capitol, we share information about what’s working in our health system and what’s not. As we lead the public dialogue, we hope to offer a big-picture view of the health care system and to help Colorado find common ground.
Recovering from 2020
2020 was the longest decade of my life. For ten months we held our breath, and now here we are in 2021–is it safe to exhale yet?
The Coalition for Immigrant Health’s 2021 Priorities
The Coalition for Immigrant Health works to secure the safety and well-being of immigrants and their families across Colorado.
The Story of Stories
Your power is in your story. Systems change hinges on our ability to articulate our stories. These are the messages of grassroots organizing.
I Can’t Move On, but I Can Rise Up
My humanity has always been under attack. “All men are created equal” was never intended to include me. And that’s why I can’t just move on.
Ask Me How Your Vote Affects My Life
I cannot vote, so I posted on my social media accounts, “Please be my voice in this election, ask me how your vote affects my life!”
Building Community Power for Policy Change
When we lead from a position of community power, we’re much more likely to be successful, without having to compromise our people or values.
Liberating Structures
We continually ask: Are our internal structures in radical alignment with what we advocate for externally? The answer has often been “no.”
Building People Power through a Phone Tree
At the beginning of this pandemic, we launched a phone tree where organizers would reach out to grassroots leaders and check in on them.
Health Care Accountability in the Time of COVID-19
For many reasons, I feel morally obligated to demand radical accountability and fundamental change in our health care system.