The Essentials lifts up the voices of immigrants who are facing great barriers to survival, but who fight on nonetheless.
Our Publications
We provide well-informed data and perspectives on Colorado’s health care system.
Our publications are developed based on comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research and information gathering when we visit our neighbors around the state. This ensures that those entrusted with making decisions on behalf of us all are more aligned with the real needs and priorities of Coloradans.
2020 Ballot Initiative Positions
The 2020 Colorado ballot will be packed. Our community member-leaders voted on our positions; below are the measures we endorse or oppose.
2019-2020 Annual Report
This past year we fought hard. From the streets to the gold dome, Coloradans are coming together to demand that the health care system work for them.
Demographic Notes: Lessons & Recommendations
Demographic notes use quantitative and qualitative data to outline the potential impact of a bill on preventable disparities.
Hogar Está Aquí
La Corte Suprema decidió restablecer el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA). Por hoy, celebramos!
Home Is Here
The Supreme Court has reinstated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Today we celebrate!
Sin Justicia, No Hay Paz
El levantamiento que estamos viendo es una expresión bellamente cruda del dolor y el poder de la comunidad negra.
No Justice, No Peace
The uprising we’re seeing is a beautifully raw expression of the pain and power of the black community.
Racism and Nationalism Are Root Causes of Violence in the US
Hate–rooted in racism, nationalism, and other extremism–has festered in our country since its founding and continues unchecked today.
Health Equity Scorecard 2019
Every year, we closely track legislator votes on each bill we are supporting or opposing. At the end of the session, we analyze each legislator’s overall voting record and create a scorecard.