Students Deserve Classroom Experiences That Reflect Their History
Emily Muellenberg Students gather once a month at my high school for what we call “equity lunch chats” with teachers and administrators. The students ask about many topics,…
Portuguese Climate Activists on Trial Represent the True Spirit of April 25
João Camargo In the coming days we will see many celebrations of April 25, the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese revolution. They will be fiercer in the…
We Must Buckle Down on Major Polluters in Colorado
Janice Brown Have you had enough yet? The oil and gas industry is drowning us in ads where it plays the victim to environmental initiatives meant to save Colorado (and…
Why Do My Groceries Cost So Much?
Sulma Arias In 2004, I was a single mom raising three daughters on my own. I worked three jobs, including an overnight shift as a translator at our…
The Arizona Supreme Court’s Abortion Ban Ruling is Racist, Irrelevant and Cruel
Debbie Esparza and Magdalena Verdugo April 9, 2024, will remain a dark day in Arizona history. On this day, the Arizona Supreme Court rolled back the clocks…
Former President’s Abortion Bans Are Impacting Women in States Across the Country
Julie Chávez Rodríguez One week before Florida’s latest extreme abortion ban goes into effect, President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Tampa on the stakes of this election…
Welcoming Migrant Students is More Than a Generational Challenge. It’s a Moral Obligation.
Alex Marrero There’s no denying the challenges that the influx of newcomer students presents. There are testing requirements, transportation needs, and requisite Spanish-language academic and mental health supports,…
Colorado Pioneers the Nation’s First Benefit Recovery Fund for Undocumented Workers
AidKit and Impact Charitable recently announced the launch of the Benefit Recovery Fund, that provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who receive a W-2 and have taxes withheld…
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
Lindsay Koshgarian Ever wonder where your taxes go? Each year, the Institute for Policy Studies releases a tax receipt so you can find out. One item…
Colorado is Latest State to Try Turning Off the Electrical Grid to Prevent Wildfires
Kyri Baker The U.S. power grid is the largest and most complex machine ever built. It’s also aging and under increasing stress from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires,…