March 25, 2019 04:37 PM UTC

What you can do to fight back this week (March 25)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

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After two years of investigation, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election on behalf of Donald Trump is now complete. Mueller gave the full report as required to Attorney General William Barr, a Trump ally who then produced only a limited “summary” of findings that claims there is “evidence on both sides” of the question of obstruction of justice.

This is not acceptable. Americans need to know what is being covered up by the Trump administration. Action item #1 this week: contact your Senators and demand the release of the full Mueller report into the 2016 elections.

At the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, it’s another crazy week of really great stuff happening in the legislature despite Republicans doing everything they can to obstruct the new progressive majority. Key bills we’ve been telling you about for weeks are about to become law, from reforming the oil and gas industry to ending the terrible practice of so-called “conversion therapy” on children. Here are a few ways you can make a difference at the Capitol this week–either by showing up to testify or contacting lawmakers.

On Tuesday, SUPPORT House Bill 19-1248, the Lobbyist Transparency Act in the House State Affairs Committee. This bill requires paid lobbyists to disclose their activities and quickly update public registers when they get involved with legislation.

Also on Tuesday, SUPPORT House Bill 19-1236, the Workforce Diploma Pilot Program to incentivize student success in high school graduation and industry-specific training programs for qualified educational providers.

On Wednesday, an important health care bill is up for debate in the House Health and Insurance Committee. House Bill 19-1176, the Health Care Cost Savings Act, examines different methods of health coverage for the state including a public option.

Thanks as always for your help! Here are some more great events for the week of March 25:

Faithful Tuesdays at the Colorado State Capitol

Faithful Tuesdays is a diverse coalition of leaders, organizations and community members who are committed to adding a deeper, moral dimension to the public policymaking process in Colorado. Our focus is to advance a faith narrative and collaborative process that supports a just economy, promotes equity, and eradicates racism in Colorado. Our work will forward a unifying narrative uplifting our common faith call to build human dignity in our state.

Where: Colorado State Capitol, Denver
When: Tuesday, March 26 at 12:00pm

Click here to RSVP.

One Colorado Phone Bank

We would love you to join us at a phone bank to help engage our members on important events and our legislative priorities.

Where: One Colorado, 1490 Lafayette St, Denver
When: Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30pm

Click here to RSVP.

Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights Women and Family Wednesday

Join COLOR at our lobby morning to make sure your representatives are supporting the CARE Act, a bill we are working on to increase reproductive health care in Colorado.

Where: Colorado State Capitol, Denver
When: Wednesday, March 27 at 8:30am

Click here to RSVP.

Colorado Fiscal Institute: 2019 Pies & Charts

Get your slice at CFI’s Pies and Charts! Join the team at our most filling event of 2019 on Wednesday, March 27. We’ll share with you what we’ve got baking for this year’s legislative session and take a bite of the upcoming revenue estimate and what it means for the state pie.

Where: Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave W, Denver
When: Wednesday, March 27 at 5:00pm

Click here to RSVP.

Public Health through Climate Action: Adams County Forum

Join us on Thursday, March 28th at Mother Tucker Brewery for a discussion about public health and climate change in Colorado and how Adams County’s state representatives can defend our future from air pollution and rising temperatures.

Where: Mother Tucker Brewery, 2360 E 120th Ave, Thornton
When: Thursday, March 28 at 6:30pm

Click here to RSVP.

Eighteenth Annual César E. Chávez Day March

The César E Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver began honoring the late leader in 2002. His memory continues through the work of the community.

Where: Cesar Chavez Park, 4131 Tennyson St, Denver
When: Saturday, March 30 at 7:30am

Click here to RSVP.

Northern Colorado GSA Leadership Summit

At the 2019 Northern Colorado Gay-Straight Alliance Leadership Summit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and their allies, will come together to learn actionable skills to be a force for change in their community. Attendees will have the chance to gain know-how on how to take the work of their GSAs and other support organizations to the next level. Change starts with you: are you ready to create it? This FREE summit is welcome to students (middle school, high school, and college-aged), educators, and parents who are committed to creating safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.

Where: Colorado State University, Fort Collins
When: Saturday, March 30 at 10:00am

Click here to RSVP.

Justice for Antwon Rose – Denver

Join community members in Denver Colorado as we hold a rally, march, and sit in for Antwon Rose! We have seen time and time again that gun violence plagues communities of color every single day. Every time a black man or woman is killed by the police NOTHING CHANGES. So it is our duty to do as we did in 2016 and shut down the city to show our solidarity for Antwon and proclaim BLACK LIVES MATTER!

Where: Colorado State Capitol, Denver
When: Saturday, March 30 at 3:00pm

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Celebrating Trans Voices

Join us on March 31, Trans Day of Visibility, for a powerful event lifting up the trans community of Colorado. Youth Celebrate Diversity, One Colorado, the ACLU of Colorado, The GLBT Community Center of Colorado and the University of Denver are coming together to host Celebrating Trans Voices: Narratives, Reflections and Building Alliances.

Where: University of Denver, Denver
When: Sunday, March 31 at 4:00pm

Click here to RSVP.

And that’s another busy but exciting week of actions! We’ll see you next Monday with more ways to make a difference.