Category Archives for "Justice"

A recharging event for social justice warriors! For those on the front lines this year, who are marching, organizing, donating, calling representatives, and putting ourselves on the line, we see you. We know you are tired, numb, scared, angry, depleted, etc. At the Activist Recharge Lab, we aim to rejuvenate you. To help you calm […]

Update [1/28/2025]: The medical mission team, including Denver-based pediatrician Dr. Mohammed Kuziez, has successfully made it to the south of Gaza and is on their way back. A group of American healthcare professionals on a medical mission have been refused exit from northern Gaza by Israeli authorities. The group includes Denver pediatrician Mohammed Kuziez. Their […]

FUSD Reproductive Justice Initiative has MANY ways to support our Ballot Initiative and GOTV activities this fall. Here is a summary: For the Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom (CO Ballot Initiative), please sign up for Field Squad training to be involved in all local events. These trainings are held on zoom on Wednesdays at 6 […]

Protecting Reproductive Rights in Colorado: Abortion Ballot Initiative Gains Momentum A coalition of local organizations, including Cobalt, COLOR, ACLU Colorado, New Era Colorado, Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, and Progress Now Colorado, put forth an effort to protect the right to abortion in Colorado. In May, we secured enough signatures for the initiative to go on […]

Democrats Rally to Protect Abortion Rights Amid Growing Legislative Challenges Since Roe fell, every legislative majority under Democratic control has worked to protect or expand abortion rights. Six states have voted on and won abortion-related amendments, including voter turn-out in red states like Kansas and Ohio. “When reproductive rights were at stake, Democrats have won,” […]

Impact of Dobbs Decision: Rising Abortion Barriers and Health Inequities Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that established a constitutional right to abortion, was the law of the land for nearly 50 years. But in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned the precedent with the Dobbs decision. Since then, data indicates abortions have increased despite drops […]

  Thank you to the over 40 volunteers who supported Family Promise last week during our spring rotation. We were able to provide shelter and food support for 15 people from 3 families experiencing homelessness, filling all available beds but one. All 3 families personally and individually expressed gratitude for our support. Mark your calendar for […]