I’ve been reflecting on all that we accomplished in 2019. We’ve worked hard to develop radical clarity around our organizational identity and core beliefs.
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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.
What We’re Reading
With a long weekend on the horizon, we’re looking to catch up on some reading, watching, listening, and absorbing of wealth of knowledge, art, and culture.
How Organizers Build Power in Immigrant Communities
ISAIAH is a multi-faith, multi-racial group of community members and organizers that came together to fight hate speech in their rural town of 22,000.
The Healing Powers of Pueblo Chile
The fall of 2019 will go down in history as another chapter in the Chile Wars, pitting New Mexico’s Hatch green chile against Colorado’s Pueblo green chile.
Colorado is Home | Colorado es el hogar
Driving back home to the United States always throws me off. Although I am a United States citizen, I will still wear my brown skin and my Mexican culture.
Racism Hurts Our Teeth
My mom has fillings in 16 of her 28 teeth. She’s the eighth of twelve kids, and her dad used hard candies as a reward for quiet at bedtime.
The Importance of New Narratives
Looking back at the countless inspirational leaders I’ve heard speak over the years, their impact was in their powerful resistance and counter narratives.
Colorado is Home for Immigrant Families
I think often about the immigrant families who shared their time and experiences with me. They are facing new challenges to good health at every turn.
Illuminating Organizational Change
I joined Center for Health Progress three years ago. In that time, we have made significant, intentional, organizational change to be more equitable.
A Scorecard of Legislative Support
Our work at the Capitol sets up our other work areas for success. I hope you’ll check out our scorecard and see how your legislators are measuring up.