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07.12.2016

Talking Through the Two-Party System

We discussed the two-party system, proportional representation, and ranked-choice voting at our most recent happy hour.

07.1.2016

Recognizing our 2016 "Champions for Democracy”

On June 23, 2016, we honored six individuals with a "Champions for Democracy" award. Read about the event and our award winners.

Voting & Elections 05.12.2016

2016 Legislative Wrap-Up

May 11th marked the last day of the 2016 legislative session in Colorado. Over the last 180 days, nearly 700 bills were introduced and debated. We worked on dozens of bills to protect voting rights, reduce the influence of money in politics, and strengthen transparency and government accountability.

Media & Democracy 05.11.2016

One for the people over the telecom industry

Connectivity is essential to participation in civil society. Emergency communications need to be reliable, every time, across media.

Voting & Elections 04.27.2016

3 Reasons We Need the Presidential Primary

The Colorado caucuses this March highlighted the many problems with this outdated system. Restoring the presidential primary in our state will make the nomination process more inclusive, convenient, and representative.

The Life Cycle of a CORA Request

The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) should allow anyone to view any public record that includes information such as public funds, city ordinances, or government spending. So, how how do you request a public record and what is the process once you submit the request?

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