Historic State Voting Rights Act Signed into Law
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‘Dark day for democracy’: Coloradans highlight election threats in wake of 14th Amendment ruling
“Donald Trump lied, cheated, and unleashed violence when the election did not go his way, and his ongoing incitement has led to an unprecedented rise in attacks and death threats against election workers, judges, and other public servants,” Belknap said. “By refusing to hold Trump accountable and allowing him to skirt around the pillars of our Constitution, SCOTUS has greenlit this behavior for future public officials.”
Article by Chase Woodruff for Colorado Newsline, 3/4/24.
Article by Chase Woodruff for Colorado Newsline, 3/4/24.
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Colorado Newsline: Colorado bill would improve access for eligible incarcerated voters
Hunter Nelson, political chair at Colorado Black Women for Political Action, cited a 2020 study from Colorado Common Cause that found most people in Colorado jails are eligible to vote, but the infrastructure and accessibility differing from county to county makes it difficult to know what to do.
“All Coloradans deserve the right to vote and deserve access to the information needed to make informed voting decisions, including Black women and people who are being held in county jails and detention centers during an election...
“All Coloradans deserve the right to vote and deserve access to the information needed to make informed voting decisions, including Black women and people who are being held in county jails and detention centers during an election...
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‘I remember Hitler,’ says 91-year-old Republican behind Trump eligibility case
Common Cause was among various groups that submitted an amicus brief to the high court in support of removing the twice-impeached former president from the ballot.
"American democracy has never meant unchecked mob rule," Colorado Common Cause executive director Aly Belknap said Thursday. "Donald Trump sent an armed mob to the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of an election."
"His ongoing incitement has led to an unprecedented rise in attacks and death threats against election workers, judges, and...
"American democracy has never meant unchecked mob rule," Colorado Common Cause executive director Aly Belknap said Thursday. "Donald Trump sent an armed mob to the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of an election."
"His ongoing incitement has led to an unprecedented rise in attacks and death threats against election workers, judges, and...
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"There must be consequences for overturning the will of the voters, both to prevent these schemes from being attempted in the future and to ensure accountability to those responsible for future attempts," added Aly Belknap of Colorado Common Cause.
Article by Marissa Ventrelli for Colorado Politics, 2/28/24
Article by Marissa Ventrelli for Colorado Politics, 2/28/24
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"Our democratic institutions only work when we can all engage with them accurately and honestly," Barton said. "Because of the threat of misinformation and disinformation, it's imperative that data around how such information is spread through online media sources can be gathered and examined so the legislature can develop data-driven solutions that help build understanding and trust within our political systems."
Article by Marissa Ventrelli for Colorado Politics, 3/6/2024.
Article by Marissa Ventrelli for Colorado Politics, 3/6/2024.
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‘Deepfakes’ and AI content: Colorado lawmakers dive into new tech ahead of November elections
“The availability of generative AI tools makes it easier than ever to spread false information and propaganda with little resources and at a large scale, leaving voters confused and further questioning what they see or hear,” (Belknap) said. “We can’t let generative AI go unchecked in political campaigns. In this increasingly complex information ecosystem, it’s critical that citizens have the tools to determine whether an image, video, or audio representation made by a candidate campaign is authentic and truthful.”
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ADVISORY: SCOTUS to Hear Trump Disqualification Case
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TODAY: Deadline for Trump to File SCOTUS Brief Against Colorado Ballot Removal
Colorado Common Cause will continue to watchdog this case, and is committed to ensuring power is held accountable so the Constitution is honored and upheld — there is no alternative.
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Trump Disqualified from 2024 Ballot; Will Likely Be Appealed to SCOTUS
On December 19, 2023, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump disqualified himself from presidential candidacy by leading a violent insurrection against the U.S. on January 6, 2021.
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Common Cause Files Brief in Lawsuit to Disqualify Trump from Ballot in Colorado
Today, Colorado Common Cause and former Colorado Secretary of State Mary Estill Buchanan filed an amicus brief in the Colorado Supreme Court asserting that former President Donald Trump should be excluded from the ballot under the 14th Amendment for his role in the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
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Donald Trump incited an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but he can still appear on the Republican presidential primary ballot in Colorado next year, a Denver District Court judge ruled Friday. The case is headed to the Colorado Supreme Court on appeal.
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Just Vote! Colorado 2023 Election Day Resources
Just Vote! Colorado Election Protection, the largest nonpartisan voter protection program in the state of Colorado, will support voters throughout Election Day in the 2023 Colorado Coordinated Election.