April 17, 2023 04:29 PM UTC

NEW BOEBERT POLL and more you can do to fight for progress this week (April 17)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

Let’s kick off the week with some big news. Last week, ProgressNow Colorado and our partner Global Strategy Group released our latest Rocky Mountaineer Research poll focused on Colorado’s Third Congressional District.

The results are clear: Rep. Lauren Boebert is paying a price for ignoring the issues most relevant to her constituents, and is locked in a tied 45-45% race against potential opponent Adam Frisch. Considering this district was drawn to favor Boebert’s party by 10 points or more, Boebert’s antics instead of paying attention to the needs of her district have badly damaged her standing with voters ahead of the 2024 elections.

Click here to read the April 2023 issue of The Rocky Mountaineer.

Next up: make sure your voice is heard in the fight for affordable housing in Colorado. Debate (and some scare tactics) continue rage over Senate Bill 23-213, Gov. Jared Polis’ land use bill to free up zoning in the state’s bigger cities for denser housing development. While negotiations continue over amendments to this legislation, make sure your lawmakers keep in mind the need: Colorado isn’t keeping up with the demand for new housing, and the housing shortage is hurting Colorado families.

If you haven’t already, contact your lawmakers now and urge them to support Senate Bill 23-213 for more affordable housing. The bill is set to be heard by the Colorado Senate Local Government and Housing Committee at 2:00PM tomorrow, so please don’t wait.

For more information on the legislation we’re working on this session, check out the PNC 2023 Bill Tracker.

And thanks again for your help and support! Here are a few more ways to make a difference for the week of April 17, 2023:

Cobalt: Fund-A-Thon Sex Trivia

Get a team together or come join an existing team for some sex trivia! This event is frfee but we strongly encourage each team to crowd fundraise to support the Cobalt Abortion Fund.

When: Monday, April 17 at 5:30pm
Where: Highland Tap and Burger, 2219 W 32nd Ave., Denver

Click here for more information.

The Steady Networking Event

The Steady is doing a networking event and discussion next week about moving forward after your campaign ends, whether that’s jumping onto a runoff race, taking a break, shifting gears, or finding another campaign!

When: Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30pm
Where: Tarra, 935 Albion Street, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

CU Boulder’s Ed Talks

Inspired by TED Talks, spring 2023 Ed Talks will focus on the personal legacies of changemakers and the ongoing fight for civil rights — from uncovering the long-standing but lesser-known history of Mexican Americans’ battle against school segregation here in Colorado to race relations in a rural community and advocating for bilingual learners. Free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00pm
Where: Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

Click here to RSVP.

ADL 2023 Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program

ADL’s Governor’s Holocaust Remembrance Program is one of the largest in the United States and allows Coloradans of all faiths to come together to honor Holocaust survivors, remember those who perished, educate the community about this horrible crime against humanity and translate those lessons into contemporary action.

When: Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30pm

Click here to RSVP.

History Colorado: Bold Women. Change History. The Summit

Bold Women. Change History. The Summit is a one-day gathering that highlights the power of women to create our future, lead our present, and shape our history. This interactive day features bold women who take risks and innovate in ways worth replicating and who demonstrate a powerful spectrum of leadership. In short and energizing talks, women leaders from many fields will share how they show up, create, disrupt, and transform our communities.

When: Saturday, April 22 at 10:00am
Where: 1200 N Broadway, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Earth Day Community Cleanup + Party

Mother Earth is always in need of some more love. Join us in cleaning up a trail in downtown Denver in honor of Earth Day! At this cleanup, we will meet outside the REI Starbucks where our trail cleanup adventure begins. Put on your silent disco headphones to dance to sublime beats while we walk together down the South Platte River trail. At 19th street we will cross over to Commons Park to beautify the open space by picking up litter.

When: Saturday, April 22 at 10:00am
Where: 1416 Platte St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the date: Faith in Action Denver: Mayoral Candidate Forum

Join us for a non-partisan forum between the two Denver mayoral candidates who make it to the June 2023 runoff election. Hear community leaders from across the state ask each candidate about their vision for Denver and their stance on our human dignity agenda. All are welcome! Spanish/English interpretation will be provided.

When: Thursday, April 27 at 6:00pm
Where: Congregation Rodef Shalom, 450 AS Kearney St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

We’ll see you next week with more ways to fight for progress. Thanks again!