March 27, 2023 04:03 PM UTC

What you can do to fight for progress this week (March 27)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

Americans take strong consumer protection laws for granted while they protect the public from fraud, defective goods, and bad service. Much like the work week before unions fought for the weekend, life without consumer protection laws would be bad for everyone. Except ripoff artists.

Consumer fraud is a huge problem in Colorado. Colorado ranks 12th per capita for consumer fraud complaints according to the Federal Trade Commission, and Colorado’s consumer protection laws are actually well behind most of the country. In Colorado, it’s not enough to prove that you were ripped off–consumers actually have to prove businesses “knowingly and recklessly” violated the law in a way that caused “significant public impact.”

It’s time to update Colorado’s consumer protection laws to empower consumers over fraudsters. Click here to urge your lawmakers to support House Bill 23-1192 to hold bad actors accountable and ensure Colorado consumers enjoy the same protections as most Americans.

Thanks very much to everyone who contacted your lawmakers last week on behalf of gig workers we all depend on. Senate Bill 23-098, Gig Worker Transparency, will give rideshare and other gig workers the basic information they need to plan their work week and provide the best income for their families. This bill also creates a fair process to resolve deactivations of drivers who in many cases today have no recourse to challenge a discriminatory decision.

If you haven’t already, contact your State Senator now and ask them to SUPPORT transparency and fairness for gig economy workers.

For the latest status on all the bills ProgressNow Colorado is working to pass this year, check the PNC Bill Tracker.

Here are a few more ways to fight for progress for the week of March 27, 2023:

United for Immigration Reform Colorado: Meeting with Sen Bennet’s Office

We are meeting with Senator Bennet’s office at 3pm on Tuesday March 28th. We ask that everyone arrive by 2:30pm to prepare for the meeting. We will meet in front of 1244 Speer Blvd (on the west side of the building, between the building and Speer Blvd). We will be lobbying for the US Congress to pass an updated immigration registry date, potentially giving more than 8 million people a path to citizenship. This bill has currently been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives as H.R. 1511.

When: Tuesday, March 28 at 2:30pm
Where: 1244 Speer Blvd, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON EAST HS SHOOTING @ New Hope Baptist Church

JOIN US FOR THIS NEEDED COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON THE EAST HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING, GUNS, YOUTH VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH & THE BLACK COMMUNITY. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: HONORABLE PHIL WEISER, Colorado Attorney General RON THOMAS, Chief of Police, City and County of Denver KAM PERKINS, Dean of Students, East High School

When: Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00pm
Where: New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Mountain Studies Institute and Five Rivers Trout Unlimited: Health of our Rivers Conversation

Join CPW, USFS, MSI and TU to hear about the latest health of our local rivers.

When: Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00pm
Where: Hillcrest Golf Club, Durango

Click here to RSVP.

Out Boulder County: Trans Legislation with Representative Brianna Titone

Join us as Representative Brianna Titone discusses trans-related legislation in the coming sessions and she shares her journey as a trans representative. Representative Titone will be available to answer questions folks may have about legislation.

When: Wednesday, March 29 at 6:00pm
Where: Out Boulder County, 3340 Mitchell Ln., Boulder

Click here to RSVP.

A Rocky Mountain PBS Special for Trans Day of Visibility

Preview a new documentary highlighting members of our LGBTQ+ community in Colorado including our very own Director of Trinidad History Museum—Al Melton! We’re excited to come together to witness their stories and hear their brave voices on the meaning of “visibility.” The screening will be followed by a discussion on trans visibility with some of the folks from the episode, moderated by RMPBS’s own Kate Perdoni. Afterward, tune in to Colorado Voices on Rocky Mountain PBS for more Trans Day of Visibility stories.

When: Thursday, March 30 at 6:00pm

Click here to RSVP.

Transgender Day of Visibility

Celebrate trans joy with the Transgender Center of the Rockies at Denver Sweet for Transgender Day of Visibility. March 31st from 6-9 PM we will have performances, food, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and time for our community to come together! Performances from local trans, non-binary and gender expansive performers will start at 7 PM.

When: Friday, March 31 at 6:00pm
Where: Denver Sweet, 776 N. Lincoln St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the date: Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver Tenants Rights Workshop

We’re back for round two! Learn YOUR rights as a tenant. This workshop is a hybrid event in Denver and via Zoom. Share this poster with friends, family and neighbors!

When: Thursday, April 6 at 6:00pm
Where: 2680 W Mexico Ave, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

We’ll see you next week with more ways to take action. Thanks again!