March 28, 2022 03:36 PM UTC

What you can do to fight for progress this week (March 28)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

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We’re past the halfway point in the 2022 session of the Colorado legislature, and it’s shaping up to be another historic year of fact-based progressive solutions to the challenges faced by Colorado families of every description. At the same time, the progressive majority in the Colorado General Assembly has stopped terrible legislation from the far right that would make abortion a felony, dismantle environmental protections, and endanger public health by embracing quack medicine.

One of our biggest legislative priorities of 2022 is Colorado’s Clean Slate Bill, legislation to help the job market and the thousands of Coloradans eager to get back to work by sealing the records of eligible Coloradans who have completed their sentence, waited a legally defined period of time beyond that, and have not reoffended. One of the biggest reasons for recidivism is the barriers faced obtaining work, housing, and education as offenders reintegrate with society.

Click here to learn more about the Clean Slate Bill, Senate Bill 22-099, and then contact your State Senator and urge them to support this legislation when it comes to the Senate floor.

For more on legislation we’re tracking this session, see the PNC 2022 Bill Tracker–updated daily as good bills move forward and bad bills die.

Thanks to overwhelming demand, we’re down to very limited sizes and quantities for our SORRY ABOUT LAUREN BOEBERT T-shirts! Thanks to everyone who bought a shirt to let America know Boebert doesn’t represent most of Colorado. Send us a photo wearing your shirt in a picturesque location, or tag us @ProgressNowCO on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

Here are a few more ways to make a difference for the week of March 28, 2022:

The Rich Got Richer: The Politics of Economic Inequality with Dr. Steve DelCastillo

Steve DelCastillo, PhD, is currently the Director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy. He is an economist having received his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder. His work and research have focused in the areas of labor economics and political economy. His previous work assignments have included the Governor’s Office, the Center for Creative Leadership, and Kaiser Permanente. Examples of his work have included: a member of team that designed a Strategic Leadership Program and development of a Cultural Competence Assessment Index.

When: Tuesday, March 29 at 12:30pm

Click here to RSVP.

Transgender Day of Visibility: First Friday on Santa Fe

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is a day to celebrate transgender and gender expansive people, and the progress we have made in building a society that celebrates authentic self-expression. The Transgender Center of the Rockies (TCR) is partnering with the Arts District on Santa Fe to celebrate TDoV this year during First Friday on April 1.

When: Friday, April 1 at 5:30pm
Where: Art District on Santa Fe, 5252 Santa Fe Drive, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

21st Annual Celebration “Community Resilience as an Essential Pathway to Justice”

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. Each year we march to honor the spirit of Cesar Chavez. Following the march is a program including an awards presentation, poetry, art, music, speakers, dancers and food.

When: Saturday, April 2 at 8:30am
Where: St. John Francis Regis Chapel, 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the Date: Colorado Consumer Health Initiative: Health Care Day of Action Pt. 2

Join us for the 2nd part of this year’s Health Care Day of Action as we walk you through the lobbying process and guide you through it at the state Capitol!

When: Tuesday, April 5 at 9:00am
Where: Colorado State Capitol, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the Date: History Colorado: People Pride & Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In with Prisca Barnes

In July 1958, Black students gathered at downtown Wichita’s Dockum Drugstore to stage a peaceful protest against the unequal practice of segregation. Tired of being denied access to the city’s movie theaters and restaurants, students took action and turned their attention to the lunch counter at the popular drugstore. People Pride & Promise tells the untold story of the first youth-led lunch counter sit-in that revolutionized the Civil Rights Movement. Through a visual presentations, visitors of “People, Pride, and Promise” will get to know the little-known story of the Dockum Sit-in. Attendees will then hear from author Prisca Barnes and view a presentation on the Sit-In. A book signing will take place after the event.

When: Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm
Where: History Colorado, 1200 Broadway, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the Date: Colorado Sierra Club: (Virtual) Conservation Activist Training

Calling all conservation enthusiasts! Join us for a morning of education, community, and action. During this event, you’ll network with Sierra Club members and supporters across the state, learn about our conservation priorities and program, and most importantly- take action!

When: Sunday, April 10 at 9:00am

Click here to RSVP.

Thanks again! We’ll see you next week.

Sincerely,

Sara Loflin, Executive Director