November 01, 2021 12:03 PM UTC

NO on Amendment 78 and more ways to fight for progress this week (November 1)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

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Tomorrow is Election Day! And if you haven’t already found your reason to fill out and return that ballot, I’ve got one important message for you: vote NO on Amendment 78.

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that timely intervention to prevent disasters from worsening can literally mean the difference between life and death. Here in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis has gotten high marks for his handling of the crisis, and in particular making sure that vital federal relief funds were speedily distributed.

If passed, Amendment 78 would greatly impede the ability of Colorado to quickly respond to disasters of all kinds. By forcing federal custodial funds to be debated by Colorado’s part-time legislature every time they’re allocated, Amendment 78 would hamstring emergency response efforts for no good reason. That’s why ProgressNow Colorado has joined with a coalition of responsible fiscal policy organizations to urge a NO vote on Amendment 78.

It’s not too late to do your part! Visit the Colorado Progressive Voters Guide now and get the facts about the statewide and local ballot measures as well as municipal and school board candidates across Colorado so you can cast an informed vote. Then, visit JustVoteColorado.org for more information on where to take your completed ballot, vote in person, or even register to vote and participate until polls close tomorrow at 7:00pm.

Once you’ve voted, here are a few more ways to make a difference for the week of November 1, 2021:

Leaders as Readers with Attorney General Phil Weiser

Tattered Cover is pleased to welcome Attorney General Phil Weiser as he discusses the books that helped shape his career. He will be joined by Dean Paul Taske from the School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver. This event will take place Tuesday, November 2nd at 6:00pm at our McGregor Square location.

When: Tuesday, November 2 at 6:00pm
Where: 1901 Wazee St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

No on 303, No on 304, and Yes on 2A-2E Joint Election Night Party

Join the No on 303, No on 304, and Yes on 2A-2E campaigns for an election night party!

When: Tuesday, November 2 at 6:30pm

Click here to RSVP.

CSU Spur: Water in the West Symposium

The fourth annual CSU Spur Water in the West Symposium will be Nov 3rd at the Seawell Ballroom in downtown Denver. The symposium will focus on solutions at scale — from the local to international level — and will be held in-person, with a virtual option available.

When: Wednesday, November 3 at 9:30am
Where: Seawell Ballroom, 1350 Arapahoe St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR): Colorado Policy Agenda Release Party

Join us as we celebrate the release of the first-ever statewide Latino Policy Agenda.

When: Thursday, November 4 at 5:30
Where: TBA

Click here to RSVP.

United in the Fight: Students for Healthcare Access Rally at the Capitol

Baffled that the U.S. does not have healthcare for all yet? Us too! Students for a National Health Program are hosting a rally at the Capitol steps to mobilize our voices as healthcare students and professionals. We are appalled by the fact that there are over 90 million Americans who are uninsured or underinsured, with a disproportionate amount of those folks being from marginalized communities. Rally with us in solidarity, as students and healthcare professionals, to let our representatives know we are not afraid to use our voices to advocate for healthcare as a right for all!

When: Sunday, November 7 at 10:00am
Where: Colorado State Capitol, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the date: The Ally Awards

One Colorado Education Fund will host its signature fundraising event — The Ally Awards — as an in-person and virtual event on Friday, November 12th, 2021 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver. The evening will culminate in an awards presentation to allies who work to advance equality and make a substantive difference in the lives of LGBTQ Coloradans. The evening will kick off with a cocktail party with a hosted bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Guests will then move to the Four Seasons ballroom and attendees will enjoy an awards ceremony with special guest speakers, delectable desserts, and champagne.

When: Friday, November 12 at 6:00pm
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 1111 14th St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the date: How to Influence Colorado’s Oil & Gas Permitting Process

Please join us to learn about our state’s oil & gas operating permit process, how it can be improved, and what impact you can make by participating in it! Our goal is to provide members of the public with the information they need to access, analyze, give input, and influence oil and gas permits being considered by state regulators. Our featured speaker, Brad Klafehn, is an expert on oil and gas development plans.

When: Tuesday, November 16 at 6:00pm

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We’ll see you next week! Thanks again for everything you do during and outside election season.

Sincerely,

Sara Loflin, Executive Director