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Juan Lobato: 2022 marks the 20-years for Supreme Court decision Watchtower v. Stratton
While Jehovah’s Witnesses have chosen to temporarily suspend their door-to-door ministry due to the pandemic, their activity was almost permanently banned by one U.S. village in the late 1990s — that is until the United States Supreme Court stepped in with a historic 8-1 decision on June 17, 2002, declaring the local ordinance unconstitutional.
Neal Walia: Why Representation Matters for Congressional District One
Representation matters. Our lived experiences; our history, and our neighborhoods shape our understanding of our needs and priorities as a community. In the history of our state, a person of color has never represented our district in our nation’s capital. The systems of white supremacy that have isolated our district to experiencing a singular demographic of representation are generating dire consequences for the working class and BIPOC communities residing in our district. Denverites are currently feeling the full weight of the American economy, not to mention the repercussions of a sitting incumbent who is rarely present and disconnected from the struggles of her constituents. The need for change is urgent. And for the first time in a long time, we have a real opportunity to do that this year in the June 28th Democratic Primary.
Jeremiah Ntepp: Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule Rewrite Poses Severe Repercussions on Middle-Class Americans
Miah Ntepp serves as Policy advisor and civil rights leader for the Denver Chapter NAACP as well as a local political staffer who researches and tracks legislation in Colorado; he is also a deep-rooted Black rights activist. He shares his opinion on the fiduciary rule.
Atlas: Why I don’t support Candi Cdebaca’s Redistricting Map
Kwon Atlas shares his thoughts on Denver Redistricting, particularly CW Cdebaca’s proposed map.
Proponents of 302 Disappointed in the Passage of 301, Commits to Fight On
Empower Northeast Denver campaign supporters and local community members were disappointed at the passage of 301, which creates an additional hurdle to seeing the local and diverse community’s vision come to fruition to determine the future of the Park Hill Golf Course. The community as a whole and the private landowner are still committed to creating a shared vision for the property Denver voters will endorse.
Councilwoman Debbie Ortega and Members of the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea Community Support Ballot Measure 2E
Councilwoman Deborah “Debbie” Ortega and members of the Globeville-Elyria-Swansea (GES) community came together and announced full support of Ballot Measure 2E.
Jimmerson: Beyond the Rhetoric - Building the Park Hill Golf Course
Benzel Jimmerson shares his view on the Park Hill Golf Course ballot measures this November.
Burkett: Investing in Our Community Must Include Outdoor Access
Matthew Burkett shares thoughts on a recent political victory in outdoor access equity.
State Senator Coleman: My 2021 Session Recap
State Senator shares a recap of his work in the 2020-2021 legislative session.
State Senator James Coleman: Our George Floyd-Inspired Justice Reform Work Continues
State Senator James Coleman shares an update on his George Floyd-inspired work at the Capitol.
Rose: Colorado Access limitations create Mental Health Redlining
Andrew Rose is concerned that Colorado Access limits access to counseling by not allowing pre-licensure counseling outside of large centers like MHCD. Pre-licensure counselors are university interns and early career therapists who need thousands of hours of supervised work to attain a license. They are eager, energetic, willing to learn, and successful at treating clients, according to research. Smaller clinics where one supervisor could take on a few interns or supervise some pre-licensure therapists would open up job opportunities and more access.
Nelson: We need to recommit to racial justice in 2021
Our community desires real action in 2021. As we look towards the next election cycle, African-Americans and their allies will be looking for concrete policy changes not just criminal justice bills and lip service.
Pastor Del: My thoughts on The Insurrection
Pastor Del shares his thoughts on the recent “insurrection” at the Capitol.
Addai: The Opportunity to Vote
This election period brings to mind one of the core tenets in the Social Work field that I work in, which is advocacy. Advocacy involves the achievements of self-fulfillment, people empowerment and social justice. With the knowledge of my vote being cast, I know that I have lent a voice to the positive changes that need to happen. I’m mindful of the times but hopeful of better days to come.
Justice for Elijah McClain and many others is on the ballot
Let’s get the justice we deserve. Vote. Once we the people get ownership of the ballot, elected officials will know longer listen apathetically to our demands, because they know we will vote them out. When the current District Attorney Candidates For the Adam County Race to replace Dave Young were asked if they would prosecute a police officer who shoots an unarmed black man, Tim McCormack (R) says it depends…, Brian Mason (D) said yes. What does it depend on? An answer like that should scare us to vote.
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