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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

CO: Civil Rights

Si se implementa, el Proyecto 2025 legalizaría la discriminación basada en la orientación sexual y la identidad de género, y eliminaría términos 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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De más de 7.300 legisladores en todo el país, sólo 116, o el 1,6%, trabajaron actualmente o por última 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&…

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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…

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La ley de Colorado tiene como objetivo mantener los distritos electorales justos al tomar el proceso de redistribución de distritos, que ocurre después de cada conteo del censo estadounidense una vez por década, 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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Denver's annual Martin Luther King Jr.
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 …

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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 …

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