STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE
From Our Blog
It’s Time to Pass Paid Leave in Colorado
Six years ago, as a community organizer at 9to5 Colorado, I was in a room at the old Women’s College with our Board of Directors, leaders, and members talking about paid family medical leave. We were strategizing about legislation that would save Coloradans from having to choose between their job and their health, or the […]
Read MoreMaggie Gómez
Look Upstream to Address the Social Determinants of Health
I hope as our work to address the social determinants of health evolves, we keep our eyes upstream and work toward community- and systems-level solutions.
Read MoreSarah McAfee
From the Community to the Capitol
Five leaders from Fort Morgan decided to attend Latinx Advocacy Day, and for some it was their first experience visiting the Capitol.
Read MoreErika Serrano
Publications
Legislative Equity Program
We’re piloting a legislative equity program in the Health and Human Service committees of Colorado’s House and Senate.
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2018 Ballot Initiative Positions
Colorado voters have much to consider this November with a lengthy list of ballot initiatives. There are thirteen statewide measures and nine in Denver.
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Proposed “Public Charge” Rule Change Forces Families to Make Impossible Choices
Escalating attacks on immigrants are a rejection of our values. The public charge rule change would restrict legal immigration to only the wealthy few.
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