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Si se implementa, el Proyecto 2025 legalizar�a la discriminaci�n basada en la orientaci�n sexual y la identidad de g�nero, y eliminar�a t�rminos que incluyen

Grupos de derechos civiles hacen sonar alarma sobre Proyecto 2025

Grupos de derechos civiles hacen sonar la alarma sobre las posibles amenazas a la democracia estadounidense que plantea el Proyecto 2025, una hoja de …

If implemented, Project 2025 would make it legal to discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and delete terms including

Civil rights groups sound alarm on Project 2025

Civil rights groups are sounding the alarm about potential threats to American democracy posed by Project 2025, a roadmap created by the Heritage …

Colorado hospitals and clinics have reported sharply increased numbers of uninsured people seeking care. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado posted 2nd-highest loss of Medicaid coverage in nation in May

In May, Colorado ranked second in the nation for the percentage of residents dropped from Medicaid health insurance rolls - including 500,000 who …

De m�s de 7.300 legisladores en todo el pa�s, s�lo 116, o el 1,6%, trabajaron actualmente o por �ltima vez en trabajos manuales, en la industria de servicios, administrativos o sindicalizados. (Adobe Stock)

Informe: Clase trabajadora sin representación en las legislaturas estatales

La mitad de los estadounidenses van a trabajar todos los días en la industria de servicios, haciendo trabajos administrativos o en la construcci&…

Colorado law aims to keep voter districts fair by taking the redistricting process, which occurs after each once-a-decade U.S. Census count, out of the hands of elected officials and into the hands of independent commissions. (Adobe Stock)

Weld County’s Latino community wins court case on gerrymandered maps

Weld County commissioners are headed back to the drawing board, after a county district court ruled that their voter district maps created after the 2…

La ley de Colorado tiene como objetivo mantener los distritos electorales justos al tomar el proceso de redistribuci�n de distritos, que ocurre despu�s de cada conteo del censo estadounidense una vez por d�cada, fuera de las manos de los funcionarios electos y en manos de comisiones independientes. (Adobe Stock)

Latinos del condado de Weld ganan caso judicial por mapas manipulados

os comisionados del condado de Weld regresan a la mesa de dibujo después de que un tribunal de distrito del condado dictaminó que sus mapas …

Candice Bailey is the founder of the Colorado Police Oversight Commission, and has worked to improve laws surrounding law enforcement and community engagement. (Michael Ensminger/Motus Theater)

Theater group works to inspire action in alignment with MLK

Boulder's Motus Theater is hosting an event today for anyone curious about continuing the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- including addressing …

A 2023 AARP survey found 64% of workers 40 and older reported seeing or experiencing some form of age discrimination in the workplace, and 65% agreed that Americans should not be required to provide age-related information during the hiring process. (Adobe Stock)

New CO Age-Discrimination Law Could Help Fill In-Demand Jobs

Colorado employers will soon be barred from asking questions that could reveal someone's age on a job application. Colorado lawmakers passed the …

Colorado Lawmakers Consider Raising Minimum Age for Juvenile Prosecution

Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the minimum age for prosecuting children for crimes from 10 to 13 years old, except in …

Researchers are investigating how Colorado's aid-in-dying law has impacted patients and their caregivers, including coping mechanisms during the experience. (Adobe Stock)

New Study on Medical Aid in Dying Aims for Improvements

It's been almost eight years since Colorado passed a law allowing people with a prognosis of six months or less to live to seek medical aid in dying…

MLK "Marade" Spotlights Drive to Protect Voting Rights

As Democrats in Congress struggle to get enough votes to pass new federal voter protections, Denver's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day "Marade" - a …

Colorado state demographers project that by 2050, one in three Colorado residents will be Latino. (Adobe Stock)

Latinos Win Seat at Voter Redistricting Table

DENVER - This year Colorado joined 13 other states trying to take politics out of the once-a-decade voter redistricting process, and Latino …

Initiated Ordinance 303 calls for city officials to enforce a camping ban within 72 hours of receiving a complaint. The city also would be open to lawsuits if it fails to clear camps. (Adobe Stock)

Ballot Measure Doubles Down on Denver Homeless Camping Ban

DENVER -- A growing number of tents popping up in neighborhoods across Denver have made it harder to ignore a chronic and expanding housing crisis in …

A new Gallup survey shows more than 60% of Americans say they know

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

DENVER -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both the US …

Nineteen advocacy groups filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging the Affordable Care Act be upheld, arguing it

Disability Groups Watch SCOTUS Case Challenging Affordable Care Act

DENVER -- Advocates for people with disabilities are keeping a close eye on the U.S. Supreme Court as it considers a case calling for the elimination …

A new report says states should prioritize higher-ed programs that support low-income students of color, a population that has suffered disproportionately in the pandemic. (Georgetown University)

Report Warns Against Higher-Education Cuts to Balance State Budget

DENVER -- As Colorado faces multi-billion-dollar budget deficits in coming years due to the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a new …

Quienes apoyan a los Colegios y las Universidades Tribales hacen un llamado para apartar al menos $40 millones por a�o para reparaciones muy necesarias, actualizaciones de infraestructura digital y apoyo financiero para estudiantes con dificultades. (American Indian College Fund).

Universidades Tribales Encaran Múltiples Desafíos al Inicio de la Economía COVID

DENVER, CO -- Conforme los estudiantes vuelvan al "College" este otoño, defensores de los 37 Colegios y Universidades Tribales de la nación …

Una profesora de CSU dice que luego de tomar su curso de sociolog�a, aproximadamente uno de cada cuatro estudiantes reporta haber aprendido a ser

¿Puede enseñar un College a sus estudiantes a "Des-aprender" el Racismo?

Fort Collins, CO - En medio de protestas nacionales por la injusticia racial de las policías, muchos Americanos están reexaminando sus …

In the U.S., 74% of communities of color live in nature-deprived areas, compared with just 23% in communities considered white. (Pixabay)

Report: Communities of Color Have Unequal Access to Nature

DENVER -- As the nation grapples with charges of systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police, a new report shows that …

La necesidad de una educaci�n universal posterior a la escuela secundaria se basa en el cambio global de una econom�a industrial a una econom�a del conocimiento, una tendencia que no muestra signos de disminuir. (Pixnio)

Programas de Certificación, clave para ayudar a Trabajadores en la “Economía Post-Pandemia”

DENVER -- Mientras el país lucha por recuperarse del retroceso económico en plena pandemia por el coronavirus, los expertos en fuerza …

The ADA requires many employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, and requires accessibility improvements in public spaces. (PEDS/Flickr)

Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 30

DENVER -- It's been 30 years since disability-rights activists saw President George H.W. Bush sign the Americans with Disabilities Act into law…

El Proyecto de Ley 215 del Senado, que busca ampliar la cobertura para los trabajadores de primera l�nea, pas� en el Comit� de Finanzas del Senado y ahora avanza al de Asignaciones. (Pixabay)

Iniciativa de Ley busca mantener solvente el Programa de Reaseguro de Colorado y reducir las primas

DENVER -- Legisladoras y legisladores de Colorado están evaluando una medida que pudiera apuntalar el programa estatal de reaseguro y ampliar el …

The 2020 census has suspended field operations, but forms still can be filled out online at 2020Census.gov, over the phone by calling the number provided in your invitation, and by paper through the mail. (Pixabay)

Census 2020: Risk of Undercount in Rural Colorado

STERLING, Colo. -- The census is supposed to be a complete count of everyone in the country, but people always are missed, and rural residents tend …

Census participants will be able to respond in 13 languages online or by phone: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, French, Tagalog, Polish, Haitian, Creole, Portuguese and Japanese. (PxHere)

Census 2020: Counting People Who Speak Little English

DENVER -- Getting an accurate count in the upcoming 2020 Census could be a big factor in determining whether federally funded agencies can provide the…

The Homes for All Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House, aims to expand public housing stock in the United States and would guarantee housing as a human right. (Galatas)

Supreme Court Ruling Puts Denver's Camping Ban Back in Spotlight

DENVER -- This week's U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear a major homeless case puts a spotlight on Denver's controversial camping ban. The …

The Colorado Rapid Response Network has grown to more than 300 trained volunteers throughout the state, ready to respond to immigration raids. (DOD)

Immigrant Rights Hotline Offers Broad Mental Health Benefits

DENVER – As the Trump administration continues to threaten a roundup of undocumented immigrants, immigrant rights organizations in Colorado say …

A 2018 survey of 1,800 Coloradans found LGBT Coloradans experience increased rates of stress compared with the general population. (Pixabay)

Report Spotlights Challenges Facing LGBT Coloradans

DENVER – Colorado's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents face unfair and avoidable challenges when it comes to financial stability…

Una investigaci�n de 2018 a 1,800 habitantes de Colorado encontr� que los colorade�os experimentan mayores niveles de estr�s que la poblaci�n general. (Pixabay)

Informe destaca retos que encaran personas LGBT en Colorado

DENVER – Muchas necesidades de salud y de calidad de vida no son alcanzadas por las comunidades lesbianas, gay, bisexuales y transgénero …

Para muchos colorade�os, el seguro m�dico comprado a trav�s de ConnectforHealthColorado.org cuesta menos que algunos planes de telefon�a celular. (Mountain Family Health Centers)

Los Centros de Salud corren rumbo al 15 de enero, fecha límite de inscripción

Alamosa, CO – Los 20 centros comunitarios que integran el sistema de salud de Colorado están ayudando a que los residentes atraviesen lo …

El p�blico en general puede enviar comentarios sobre una nueva propuesta que permitir�a al Departament of Homeland Security negar el estatus legal a familias que accedan a programas p�blicos, incluso Medicaid. Deben ser recibidos antes del 10 de diciembre. (US Navy)

Defensores de la Salud Lloran la regla “Cargo al Público” de la Administración Trump

DENVER – Los defensores de la salud levantan la voz contra una propuesta reciente de la administración Trump, que facilitaría …

Activists protesting outside ICE offices in Centennial say longtime Colorado resident families are being separated under the Trump administration's zero-tolerance immigration policies. (Wikimedia Commons)

Colorado ICE Encampment Issues Three Demands

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Coloradans are joining protesters in California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas against …

According to the Human Rights Campaign, policies that promote inclusive school atmospheres are key to protecting LGBTQ teens' well-being. (Giuseppe Milo/Wikimedia Commons)

Report: LGBTQ Kids Continue to Struggle with Bullying, Anxiety, Depression

DENVER — A new survey shows high rates of depression and anxiety among LGBTQ teens nationwide. Advocates say lawmakers could do more to ensure …

President Donald Trump's executive order in May 2017 instructed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to �issue guidance interpreting religious liberty protections in Federal law.� (Getty Images)

Report: Trump Guidelines Promote Religious Liberty for Select Few

DENVER – The Trump administration's guidelines allowing what it calls "religious exemptions" has opened the door for discrimination across dozen…

New research suggests that communities that are able to meet and interact with people from different backgrounds tend to have less hate. (Pixabay)

Study: Regional Factors Drive Hate Groups in U.S.

DENVER - Hate is a national phenomenon, but the way hate is directed varies depending on where you live, according to new research from the …

A Colorado law professor says this U.S. Supreme Court decision could have broad implications for anti-discrimination laws across the nation. (Getty Images)

SCOTUS Hears Masterpiece Cakeshop Case

DENVER – The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, a case …

Among major demographic groups, Latina women are the lowest earning group in America. (Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Latino Education Key to Colorado's Economic Competitiveness

DENVER – Latinos are falling further behind whites and blacks in educational attainment, and an under-educated workforce could have broad …

El Senador Cory Gardner ha co-patrocinado la legislaci�n que restaurar�a los fondos al Programa de Seguridad de la Salud de los Ni�os, que expir� el s�bado pasado. (Getty Images)

Los Centros de Salud de Colorado enfrentan Doble Crisis de Fondeo

DENVER, CO – Los centros comunitarios de salud están animados por la legislación propuesta para restaurar el fondeo de programas …

If President Trump eliminates the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, hundreds of thousands of immigrants could be at risk of deportation. (Pixabay)

Immigrants' Rights Supporters Look Ahead After Denver Win

DENVER - People advocating for immigrants in Denver scored a win this week when the City Council approved a bill that puts strict limits on how offici…

A new summer institute launched by the University of Denver is part of an effort to create a global women's leadership network. (Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons)

Colorado Welcomes Women Leaders from Across Globe

DENVER – From record-breaking crowds at the Women's March, to ongoing protests in Venezuela and sustained mobilization in Zimbabwe, women are …

Representatives from Colorado College and the University of Colorado Boulder joined athletes from 16 states to train with Olympic medalists at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. (Pixabay)

U.S. Olympic Committee Commits to Transgender Athletes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - In the wake of President Trump's move to oust transgender people from the military, the U.S. Olympic Committee doubled down …

Colorado law prohibits officials from releasing private information to any entity, including the last four digits of a Social Security number, the full date of birth, and how someone voted. (Getty Images)

CO Secretary of State's Office: No Need to Withdraw Voter Registration

DENVER – The commission investigating President Donald Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud is on hold, due to a legal petition by a …

Sixty-five percent of Colorado small-business owners oppose denying services to LGBT people based on religious beliefs. (Getty Images)

Small Business Leaders: Discrimination Bad for Business

DENVER - Business groups are keeping a close eye on the U.S. Supreme Court after its decision to hear a case involving a Colorado baker who refused …

Colorado May Day events will culminate in a vigil outside the GEO Group's detention center in Aurora. (Gabriela Flora)

May Day Actions Target For-Profit Detention Center

DENVER – Thousands of immigrants and supporters are expected to rally Monday, May Day, in Denver's Civic Center Park and later will hold a …

Critics say if Senate Bill 283 becomes law, pharmacists in rural areas could refuse to fill birth-control prescriptions, citing a conflict with their religious beliefs. (Pixabay)

Senate Hears Late Attempt to Pass "Religious Freedom" Bill

Update: A state Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 183 on Wednesday. The measure was approved on a 3 to 2 party-line vote, with all Republicans in …

Colo. Groups Send Message to Senators with "People's Filibuster"

DENVER -- Activists in Colorado joined a national "people's filibuster" over the weekend in an effort to convince the state's U.S. senators to reject …

Physicians say Medicare for All would help President Donald Trump make good on promises for better coverage and benefits. (Wikimedia Commons)

After Trumpcare Flatlines, Physicians Push Medicare for All

DENVER – With the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act now dead on arrival, the debate over how to fix health care in the U.S…

Activists say Disney's CEO should resign from President Donald Trump's Business Advisory Council to be consistent with the company's family-friendly values. (Pixabay)

Harsh Spotlight on Disney CEO on International Women's Day

DENVER – As people across the world celebrate International Women's Day, activists plan to visit a Walt Disney Company shareholder meeting in …

Los expertos temen que revocar la Ley de Atenci�n Asequible (ACA) pudiera reducir el acceso a la atenci�n de la salud mental a quienes m�s la necesitan.

Revocar la ACA pudiera limitar acceso a la Atención de la Salud Mental y aumentar su costo

DENVER – Más gente puede tener acceso a la atención de la salud mental en Colorado desde que la Ley de Atención Asequible (Afford…

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