ProgressNow Colorado

06/19/2026

The word of the day is "tragicomic."

An "American Flag Blue" paint sheet was seen floating on Thursday as workers cleaned algae after Trump's $14 million renovation.

06/19/2026

Don't forget about them.

The lockout began on May 20 after workers rejected what they describe as a lowball offer from the company.

06/19/2026

Learn how to understand what is being proposed, how to prepare and submit an effective public comment, and how community voices can push utilities and regulators toward cleaner, more affordable, and more accountable energy decisions.

Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)
Colorado Sierra Club

06/18/2026

“We know gun violence is the number one killer of American youth, … but Gabe Evans refuses to support a single common sense gun violence solution that saves children’s lives.”

“[Gabe] Evans has made the purposeful decision to belly up to the trough and then just start taking the money and turning a blind eye,” explained U.S. Rep. Jason Crow...

06/18/2026

A weekly abortion rights and reproductive freedom digest. Connecting news and information to action.

06/17/2026

"Kirkmeyer shouldn’t get to play the experience card if she won’t also take accountability for the results."

As we approach the June 30 Election, The Denver Post is among the news outlets running feature-length stories on the top names on the Primary ballot. On Tuesday, the Post dug into the background of Republican gubernatorial candidate Barb Kirkmeyer...to an extent. Here's the lede from Nick Coltrain's...

06/17/2026

The hurdles are the point.

President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail threatens to upend the preparations of local election officials.

06/15/2026

Your deliberately oversimplified glance at what happened in last week: https://coloradoweekinreview.com

06/12/2026

A win for Colorado's energy transition! ✅ The PUC has sent a clear message to Xcel that archaic gas infrastructure just isn't the way forward.

The decision signals Colorado regulators are no longer willing to approve major plans to expand or improve the fossil-fuel-based gas system.Utility regulators rejected much of Xcel's plan for investment in natural gas infrastructure due to projected dwindling usage of the fuel in the future.

06/12/2026

Join us this weekend for a Jeopardy style forum with Colorado's gubernatorial candidates!
This event is for YOUNG VOICES who are ready for change. Bring your comments and questions on healthcare, affordability, education, and more.
See you there! ✨