May 15, 2023 04:08 PM UTC

2023 Legislation wrap-up and more ways to fight for progress this week (May 15)

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• by: ProgressNow Colorado

So far, 2023 has been a big year for PNC.

At the beginning of our 20th year fighting for progressive values in Colorado, for the first time ProgressNow Colorado took a front-line approach to the legislative session with a full-time Legislative Director inside the building helping to shape policy. We worked directly to pass legislation that regular people will see and feel in their daily lives. Colorado made historic progress in protecting abortion rights, gun safety, and education funding. We also supported bills on eviction prevention for Colorado’s most vulnerable tenants, expanding alternative sentencing options for pregnant people, and finding a pathway to end the debt cycle of prison phone calls. And we were part of the coalition that will be back to fight next year on the issues where a long-term education effort will be necessary to effect the change we need.

I could go on and on, but take a moment now to watch our wrap-up of the 2023 legislative session.

Not everyone got what they wanted from this year’s legislative session, and we know from history that some of the most important legislative accomplishments take years to pass. Progressives are the “big tent” coalition in Colorado now. It’s up to us to build on this year’s successes and learn from campaigns that weren’t successful–this time.

With your continued help and support, the work will continue until we’ve made good on the promises made to voters on affordable housing, environmental justice, and safe, equitable workplaces for everyone. The task is as great as ever, but so is our resolve.

Thank you again for everything you do, and here are a few more ways to get involved for the week of May 15, 2023:

Bell Policy Center End of Legislative Session Celebration

Join the Bell Policy Center for an evening of celebration as the 2023 legislative session comes to an end. We will have a recap chat with some special guests while we eat, drink and be merry.

When: Monday, May 15 at 4:30pm
Where: Raices Brewing Company, 2060 W Colfax Ave, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Legacies of Colonialism, Possibilities for Democracy: Colorado’s Public Lands

Join state historian Jared Orsi as he gives the State Historian’s Address and explores the legacies of colonialism and possibilities for democracy on Colorado’s public lands. The roots of Colorado’s public lands sink deeply into the territorial seizure and racial exclusion of late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century America, and this legacy has persisted since. However, given land management agencies’ impulses toward many uses and broad access, public lands can also be an engine of inclusion and connection in our divided world.

When: Wednesday, May 17 at 1:00pm
Where: History Colorado, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

In the Hot Seat: A Hot Ones Mayoral Forum

You are invited to join New Era Colorado, COLOR Latina, One Colorado and Cobalt for a special mayoral forum, inspired by the YouTube phenomenon, Hot Ones! We will be serving Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston wings that increase in heat (thanks to @FotmDenver!), as we ask them spicy questions on the issues that impact our communities most.

When: Monday, May 22 at 6:00pm
Where: Town Hall Collaborative, 525 N Santa Fe St., Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Save the date: Community Celebration: Licenses for All

Join the I Drive Coalition to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Drivers Licenses for All! Join us for a community celebration from 5:30-9:30pm. During a short program we will celebrate the community’s struggle for drivers licenses, recognize our legislative champions, and honor the groups and agencies who have been central to the success of the program. Dinner and dancing will follow!

When: Friday, June 2 at 6:00pm
Where: St. Cajetans, Auraria Campus, Denver

Click here to RSVP.

Sincerely,

Sara Loflin, Executive Director