Empowering/challenging all to embrace equity, inclusion, and justice. We monitor policies & act as an advocate to inform, inspire and engage .
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Joined May 2009
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Alexis Knox-Miller, D-11's outgoing Director of Equity and Inclusion, spoke about the conditions that led to her ouster, her faith in the work her department was doing, and her hopes for the future. @csgazette
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Student-centered event on Saturday to discuss what a new superintendent needs to know about Colorado Springs District 11
ALT What does a new superintendent need to know about D11? D11 students speak up. A 2-hour free public moderated discussion with panelists from D11 students and the D11 Board of Education. Co-sponsored by Human relations Committee of City Council and moderated by Food for Thought. Saturday April 2 1pm-3pm Palmer HS cafeteria, 301 N. Nevada Ave. Free snacks and child care provided. More info: [email protected]
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HB21-1011 has passed the House and Senate with bipartisan support! Thank you to bill sponsors @SenadoraJulie, @domoreno, and @YadiraCaraveo
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Critics of monetary bonding say it disproportionately impacts poorer populations.
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The @ACLUofColorado is asking a judge for an emergency order to reduce Colorado’s prison population, arguing exposing inmates to coronavirus in crowded conditions amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. cosun.co/2JGPvSB via @lucy_haggard
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Amendment 76 would disenfranchise over 24,000 17-year-olds from voting in primary elections this year, and tens of thousands more every year after that. 76 is voter suppression, plain and simple. #VoteNoOn76
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Voting rights suppressors are exploiting the pandemic to steal power and our right to vote. Join us Thursday to hear from Black women leaders about strategies to free the vote and protect the ballot. bit.ly/FREETHEVOTE f/@staceyabrams @Angela_Lang @jbrownedianis @iKaylaReed
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We hope your holidays were happy, but now it's time to think about the future... The future of El Paso County! We need YOUR input and YOUR suggestions to make our County Master Plan great. Please, take a minute to take the Master Plan Visioning Survey: elpaso-hlplanning.hub.arcgis…
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For the first time, you can choose to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Learn more about how you can complete the #2020Census: go.usa.gov/xptq8
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.@indygive nonprofit @citizensproject champions equity, diversity, and the separation of church and state, locally. fox21news.com/features/give/…
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Pls show some love to this awesome community partner (and Studio 809 partner)
Our mission is to empower everyone to learn about and use their voice in our local democracy. We educate about local policies, teach equity, inclusion, & separation of church and state, & mobilize voters
This requires YOUR support! Donate today indygive.com/nonprofit/citiz…
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The Teen Advisory Board is a group of volunteers who helps the library put on programs and events. Teen Volunteer application required. Ages 12 - 18. Visit ppld.org/teens/volunteer
for more information.
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Curious about who to vote for in the @CSSD11 school board race? Attend the candidate forum next Monday. You can get a head start on candidate info & Q&A at VOTE411.org. #vote
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#localfood, #cleanenergy, & #cleanwater on tap at this Saturday's free Peak Environment Podfest at Stargazers Theatre w @GreenCitiesCOS, @350ColoSprings, @BeyondCoal, @HD21Liz, @PeteLeeColorado, @JaneArdSmith @fcwswater facebook.com/events/10853866…
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@citizensproject is hosting a #ManitouSprings election forum tonight at the Briarhurst Manor. I'll be there to see what mayoral candidates John Graham and Alan Delwiche have to say. Details here: gazette.com/news/manitou-spr… via @csgazette #copolitics
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If you'd like Kroger to keep the Indy in King Soopers, visit dontloselocalnews.com to sign our petition.
A decision by Kroger corporate headquarters in Cincinnati means the Independent will lose 14 distribution locations in El Paso and Teller counties, which is around 12 percent of our total circulation. csindy.com/coloradosprings/k…
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A police sergeant involved in the fatal shooting of De’Von Bailey was one of two officers who shot and killed a fleeing man in 2012. (via @lancebenzel and @oliviaprentzel)
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All across the country, local ordinances prohibit natural vegetation above a certain height. But do they ignore potential impacts on the climate? csindy.com/coloradosprings/n…
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As director of statewide programs for Servicios de la Raza, Julisa Soto teaches at-risk Latino youth and their families across Colorado about acculturation stress, substance use prevention, and physical and emotional health.
#Southeaststrong
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