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Young People and Housing Affordability
March 13, 2023
We hear (and talk) a lot about the rising cost of living in Colorado. When creating the Youth Agenda, creating a more just economy was one of young people’s top priorities. From rent control to land grants, young people support a range of policies to create more affordable, sustainable, and safe places for people to…
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Improving Abortion Access and Moving Towards Reproductive Justice
January 12, 2023
By Arianna Morales, Policy Manager The Brazen Project started as a leadership development program across Colorado college campuses to facilitate student-to-student conversations about abortion. Through talking about abortion care boldly and without shame, students channeled their passion for bodily autonomy into cultural change. Time and time again, I saw people break through their discomfort to…
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Looking Back on 2022: Our Annual Report
December 12, 2022
Phew! What a year! With 2022 in our rear view mirror, we’re reflecting on the highs (there were many) and the lows (there were many) we experienced throughout the year. Throughout it all, we remained dedicated making change on the Youth Agenda and mobilizing young voters ahead of the 2022 midterm election. The hard work paid off: young…
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An Organizer’s Perspective: Reproductive Rights are on the Ballot
October 31, 2022
By Evaristo Gomez, Boulder Youth Agenda Organizer Organizing is not for the faint of heart. It can be discouraging trying to engage with young people who are apathetic or angry, but the impact we can make is what brings us back to this demanding work. We advocate for people; we empower people. By telling people…
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We have an exciting opportunity to join the board at New Era and help guide this organization!
May 23, 2022
As you may have heard, New Era has just released a new strategic plan! We have so many exciting shifts that are taking place as an organization, including: deepening and sharpening our electoral work to become more targeted and localized, engaging in more policymaking on the Youth Agenda, and expanding our leadership development program across…
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STATEMENT: Bill to ban transcript and diploma withholding clears Senate Education Committee
April 7, 2022
Colorado is one step closer to becoming the fourth state to ban the widespread debt collection practice of withholding student transcripts and diplomas for overdue fees DENVER, CO — Every year, thousands of Coloradans are unable to access their transcripts or diplomas as a result of overdue fees, including even nominal amounts. That could soon change…
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Announcing: Our new strategic plan! (& a brand to match)
April 7, 2022
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new strategic plan and a whole new brand to go with it! You can check out the full strategic plan right here. A lot has changed since we were founded in 2006—a time when everyone was busy ranking their top friends on MySpace and the most viral…
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Colorado needs to ban transcript and diploma withholding
March 17, 2022
Every year, thousands of Coloradans have their diplomas or transcripts withheld by their higher education institutions. When this happens, many folks experience a double bind: they owe a debt, yet are unable to move forward with their education or careers until a debt is paid, thereby limiting their ability to pay off the original debt….
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Mom, it’s Always been Like This: the Cost of White Silence.
May 27, 2021
Trigger warning: This blog post talks about racism within the author’s family. All names have been changed to protect privacy. Every 2 weeks, my mom and I have the same conversation. My mom says, “Linda didn’t always used to be like this; it’s scary how much she’s been radicalized.” The names are interchangeable; she could…
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Sex Work is Work and It’s Time to Decriminalize
May 21, 2021
By Silen Wellington (they/he) “I started out as a drag queen, then made my way to woman, goddess, and finally elevated myself to the best throne of all — whore.” The mermaid on stage bats her aquamarine eyelashes, sequin dress shimmering in the stage lights. She’s our emcee for the night, and we all laugh along…
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