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The degree to which the Democratic Party is failing to meet this moment is staggering. And INFURIATING, when contrasted with the courage on display from ordinary people with far, far less power & protection.
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The degree to which the Democratic Party is failing to meet this moment is staggering. And INFURIATING, when contrasted with the courage on display from ordinary people with far, far less power & protection.
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House members in the Opportunity Caucus face allegations they violated the state’s gift ban by attending a Vail retreat.
Colorado Ethics Commission advances complaints against Democrats who attended dark money-funded retreat
House members in the Opportunity Caucus face allegations they violated the state’s gift ban by attending a Vail retreat.
www.cpr.org
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
House members in the Opportunity Caucus face allegations they violated the state’s gift ban by attending a Vail retreat.
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Dark money corrupts everything it touches
This Vail “retreat” wasn’t a harmless getaway -- it was a reminder of how corporate interests sidestep our laws and our values -- in Colorado and in Washington D.C.
coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/c...
coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/c...
Colorado Ethics Commission advances complaints against Democrats who attended dark money-funded retreat
The Democratic lawmakers face allegations they violated the state’s gift ban by attending a Vail retreat with lobbyists paid for by dark money
coloradosun.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dark money corrupts everything it touches
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This Vail “retreat” wasn’t a harmless getaway -- it was a reminder of how corporate interests sidestep our laws and our values -- in Colorado and in Washington D.C.
coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/c...
coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/c...
Colorado Ethics Commission advances complaints against Democrats who attended dark money-funded retreat
The Democratic lawmakers face allegations they violated the state’s gift ban by attending a Vail retreat with lobbyists paid for by dark money
coloradosun.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This Vail “retreat” wasn’t a harmless getaway -- it was a reminder of how corporate interests sidestep our laws and our values -- in Colorado and in Washington D.C.
coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/c...
coloradosun.com/2025/11/18/c...
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Today, the Independent Ethics Commission unanimously voted to begin investigations into ethics complaints filed against state lawmakers in the "Colorado Opportunity Caucus".
Our State Director, Wynn Howell, on the Democratic Party's response to that decision:
Our State Director, Wynn Howell, on the Democratic Party's response to that decision:
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Today, the Independent Ethics Commission unanimously voted to begin investigations into ethics complaints filed against state lawmakers in the "Colorado Opportunity Caucus".
Our State Director, Wynn Howell, on the Democratic Party's response to that decision:
Our State Director, Wynn Howell, on the Democratic Party's response to that decision:
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“Don't just acknowledge it. Tell me what you're going to do about it. It's stolen.” www.cpr.org/2025/10/13/c... vis @zialcita.bsky.social
His Cheyenne ancestors were pushed out of Colorado in the 1800s. Now he’s among the leaders of Colorado’s Indigenous land back movement
Hundreds of years after most of Colorado’s Indigenous tribes were forcibly removed from the state, a movement emerges to bring them home.
www.cpr.org
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“Don't just acknowledge it. Tell me what you're going to do about it. It's stolen.” www.cpr.org/2025/10/13/c... vis @zialcita.bsky.social
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Bluesky has finally, quietly posted a position for a one-year remote contract Policy Lead, Trust & Safety position.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Bluesky has finally, quietly posted a position for a one-year remote contract Policy Lead, Trust & Safety position.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
Trans people who qualify, apply here: jobs.gem.com/bluesky/am9i...
We need someone competent in this role if this place is going to survive.
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“All I really want to say to you, as your council representative, is that when companies put profit over people, that’s when we need unions,” said Henjum.
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/new-ten...
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/new-ten...
New tenants union wants better living conditions in complex -
“We, the Aviator Apartments Tenant Union, are formally requesting negotiations with Life Bridge Capital leadership due the conditions in our buildings,” read
pikespeakbulletin.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“All I really want to say to you, as your council representative, is that when companies put profit over people, that’s when we need unions,” said Henjum.
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/new-ten...
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/new-ten...
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New tenant union just dropped! First for a privately-owned complex:
“All I really want to say to you, as your council representative, is that when companies put profit over people, that’s when we need unions,” said Henjum.
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/new-ten...
pikespeakbulletin.org/news/new-ten...
New tenants union wants better living conditions in complex -
“We, the Aviator Apartments Tenant Union, are formally requesting negotiations with Life Bridge Capital leadership due the conditions in our buildings,” read
pikespeakbulletin.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
New tenant union just dropped! First for a privately-owned complex:
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a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan wins Orleans clerk of court race - Verite News New Orleans
Duncan, a political newcomer and former prisoner, defeated incumbent Darren Lombard by a wide margin in Saturday's runoff.
veritenews.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
a big runoff last night, in New Orleans:
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after spending *28 years* in prison; he tried to get his own case records from the New Orleans city clerk—but the office dragged its feet.
So Duncan ran to become city clerk himself, and yesterday ousted the incumbent.
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Colorado's establishment Dem blog of record making a fairly overt threat re: a rumored primary challenge to Hickenlooper. www.coloradopols.com/diary/218469...
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Colorado's establishment Dem blog of record making a fairly overt threat re: a rumored primary challenge to Hickenlooper. www.coloradopols.com/diary/218469...
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Brownstein is the worst of the worst corporate hack lawyers. I’m talking lobbying for the Saudi Govt’s bombing campaign in Yemen bad. They’re also the only game in town for the Colorado Dem executive class — Hick, Bennet, Polis, Johnston — all wrapped up with these guys.
This law firm is the one that has been getting paid to lobby against some of the right of way and infrastructure changes here in Denver.
The fucking grift keeps getting worse.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/m...
The fucking grift keeps getting worse.
www.denverpost.com/2025/11/14/m...
Mayor Mike Johnston appoints Brownstein lawyer as temporary chief of staff
Emily Garnett — a partner in the firm who specializes in antitrust law, government investigations and securities — will serve in the role beginning in December.
www.denverpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Brownstein is the worst of the worst corporate hack lawyers. I’m talking lobbying for the Saudi Govt’s bombing campaign in Yemen bad. They’re also the only game in town for the Colorado Dem executive class — Hick, Bennet, Polis, Johnston — all wrapped up with these guys.
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9/🧵 What does this mean for Democratic strategy? All those debates about choosing between identity politics and economic populism? False premise. Young working-class voters with low racial resentment aren't choosing. They're ready for Medicare for All AND Black Lives Matter. Lean into the tide.
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
9/🧵 What does this mean for Democratic strategy? All those debates about choosing between identity politics and economic populism? False premise. Young working-class voters with low racial resentment aren't choosing. They're ready for Medicare for All AND Black Lives Matter. Lean into the tide.
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so re: what i just reposted:
My first job, I was making 36,000/year. With inflation, that's now $53,000 but I still see entry level jobs being posted at that rate, in non-profits in the Twin Cities. Program associates posted for barely above 40,000/year.
My first job, I was making 36,000/year. With inflation, that's now $53,000 but I still see entry level jobs being posted at that rate, in non-profits in the Twin Cities. Program associates posted for barely above 40,000/year.
November 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
so re: what i just reposted:
My first job, I was making 36,000/year. With inflation, that's now $53,000 but I still see entry level jobs being posted at that rate, in non-profits in the Twin Cities. Program associates posted for barely above 40,000/year.
My first job, I was making 36,000/year. With inflation, that's now $53,000 but I still see entry level jobs being posted at that rate, in non-profits in the Twin Cities. Program associates posted for barely above 40,000/year.
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Check out this opportunity for ANYONE to get FREE coaching on writing. Anyone 13 years old, so students, adults, teens - check out this program in the Boulder Public Library District
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November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Check out this opportunity for ANYONE to get FREE coaching on writing. Anyone 13 years old, so students, adults, teens - check out this program in the Boulder Public Library District
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Really wish Denver media was paying attention to the library labor issues and expertise flying out of DPL. It's a steady drip rather than a mass layoff, but same consequences 📚
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Really wish Denver media was paying attention to the library labor issues and expertise flying out of DPL. It's a steady drip rather than a mass layoff, but same consequences 📚
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And what I saw tonight was a party already exploding.
Minneapolis turns out votes for the statewide. We're a stronghold. And if people aren't excited and ready to knock doors because they can't trust Democrats? We're fucked.
We need to real talk and we got corporate jargon.
Minneapolis turns out votes for the statewide. We're a stronghold. And if people aren't excited and ready to knock doors because they can't trust Democrats? We're fucked.
We need to real talk and we got corporate jargon.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 AM
And what I saw tonight was a party already exploding.
Minneapolis turns out votes for the statewide. We're a stronghold. And if people aren't excited and ready to knock doors because they can't trust Democrats? We're fucked.
We need to real talk and we got corporate jargon.
Minneapolis turns out votes for the statewide. We're a stronghold. And if people aren't excited and ready to knock doors because they can't trust Democrats? We're fucked.
We need to real talk and we got corporate jargon.
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almost 20 mins in and so far the only listening is us to richard carlbom’s presentation
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
almost 20 mins in and so far the only listening is us to richard carlbom’s presentation
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The DFL is a shitshow and I'm dedicated to doing my part in fixing it over the next year because if they don't get their shit together, we are going to lose and my life and home in Minnesota will be at risk.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
A Better DFL
abetterdfl.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The DFL is a shitshow and I'm dedicated to doing my part in fixing it over the next year because if they don't get their shit together, we are going to lose and my life and home in Minnesota will be at risk.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
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We asked Richard to show up and listen and what we got was a corporate presentation about branding followed by evasive answers that absolutely did not meet the moment.
When I met Richard for the first time two months ago, I told him this party was a ticking bomb and it's already starting to blow.
When I met Richard for the first time two months ago, I told him this party was a ticking bomb and it's already starting to blow.
November 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
We asked Richard to show up and listen and what we got was a corporate presentation about branding followed by evasive answers that absolutely did not meet the moment.
When I met Richard for the first time two months ago, I told him this party was a ticking bomb and it's already starting to blow.
When I met Richard for the first time two months ago, I told him this party was a ticking bomb and it's already starting to blow.
Today's update: Drew Morris leads Jason Anaya-Ledeboer by 9 votes after ballot curing (4424 to 4415).
And the Ward 4 lead has flipped again, now with a 24-vote gap.
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Today's update: Drew Morris leads Jason Anaya-Ledeboer by 9 votes after ballot curing (4424 to 4415).
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It’s kind of crazy how much of our family’s life was planned and organized around civic promises which are now already destroyed or threatened on a consistent basis.
The underlying stress of having a plan and working hard to make it all line up only for it to be ripped out from under us is a lot.
The underlying stress of having a plan and working hard to make it all line up only for it to be ripped out from under us is a lot.
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s kind of crazy how much of our family’s life was planned and organized around civic promises which are now already destroyed or threatened on a consistent basis.
The underlying stress of having a plan and working hard to make it all line up only for it to be ripped out from under us is a lot.
The underlying stress of having a plan and working hard to make it all line up only for it to be ripped out from under us is a lot.