Let’s talk politics. If you've already voted, good on you, you shining example of civic engagement and participatory democracy, this will give you further insight on some of those decisions. If you haven't voted, we forgive your procrastination, there's still time to be a civic hero, and we produced this episode to give you precious intel on all those bubbles you're about to fill in. Consider this your quick n dirty guide to some of the most critical initiatives on the Colorado ballot folks. Today we dive into the nitty gritty of all those measures you've been neglecting to research because active participation in our democracy has never been more dire.
Or fun.
Topics included: abortion ban, climate change policies, flipping the Senate, rise and fall of the electoral college, paid family leave programs, the pitfalls of capitalism (again!), and views on high-speed internet for all.
Colorado Ballot Guide Resources:
Colorado Public Radio, for statewide measures:
https://www.cpr.org/2020/10/12/vg-2020-colorado-voter-guide-november-election/
Denverite, for Denver specific ballot measures: https://denverite.com/2020/10/12/how-to-put-your-part-of-this-election-behind-you-immediately-a-denverite-ballot-guide/
The Colorado Sun, for well researched and holistic explanations:
https://coloradosun.com/2020/10/04/colorado-ballot-guide-2020-election/
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