Pride and Pain: ICE Detention in New Mexico
Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo and Michael Messner Posted July 2, 2026 The man wept silently, shutting his eyes and leaning against the wall as we spoke with him in the…
Colorado Supreme Court Blocks 2028 Redistricting Measures In Blow to Democrats
By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Newsline Posted July 2, 2026 The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a series of ballot measures aiming to draw new congressional maps…
Supreme Court Rejects Executive Overreach, Affirms 14th Amendment Protections for All U.S.-Born Children
Posted July 2, 2026 In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship on June 30, rejecting the…
Colorado Draws the Line Launches as Official “No” Committee Against Advance Colorado’s Anti-Democracy Ballot Initiatives
Posted July 2, 2026 Colorado Draws the Line (CDL) announced on June 30 they are the “No” committee opposing Advance Colorado’s ballot referenda — measures that, if passed,…
Families Not Politics Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J.
Posted July 2, 2026 On June 30, Families Not Politics released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J., upholding West Virginia and Idaho’s…
Attorney General Phil Weiser Sues President’s Administration for Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Phil Weiser on Monday announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s unlawful implementation…
Vincent Chacón’s Mother Files Federal Lawsuit Against the City and County of Denver
Vincent Chácon was a non-violent man booked into the Denver jail for a minor offense. Instead of going home to his friends and family, Mr. Chácon left the Denver…
This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge
Meg Bostrom, Michael Chameides, Elaine Mejia Posted July 2, 2026 Two hundred fifty years ago, Americans rejected monarchy. They rejected the idea that power should rest in the…
Next250 Demonstration Advocates for ‘Declaration of Interdependence’
By Ashley Murray, States Newsroom Posted July 2, 2026 Activists rallied, danced and marched in the nation’s capital Saturday as they laid out their vision for the…
Secretary of State Jena Griswold Highlights Resources Available to Spanish Speaking Voters in Colorado, Multilingual Hotline
Posted June 25, 2026 Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Spanish-speaking voters in Colorado of the resources available to them at VayaVotarColorado.gov. “Every voter deserves access…