Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
IMMIGRATION RALLY SUPPORTING CITIZENSHIP SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MORNING

May 10, 2013

Aspiring citizens, faith leaders, and allies will gather for an immigration rally in support of a path to citizenship for 11 million aspiring citizens on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Denver Federal Courthouse, 1826 Stout St.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
MEDIA ADVISORY: FAITH LEADERS HOLDING A VIGIL FOR CITIZENSHIP AT REP. COFFMAN'S OFFICE

May 6, 2013

Together Colorado's faith communities to move Coffman to support citizenship not just legal residency, for 11 million aspiring Americans

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Colorado Immigration Groups to Respond to Federal Reform Bill Introduction

April 17, 2013

Coloradans for Citizenship Now will hold a press availability tomorrow on the new federal immigration reform bill from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at the Justice for All Center, 2525 W. Alameda Ave. in the Board Room on the second floor.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Temporary Pardon

April 12, 2013  |  5280 Magazine

Colorado’s young undocumented immigrants are taking advantage of Obama’s controversial executive order. Ana c. says she finally feels like she belongs to a country. Soft-spoken yet opinionated, with wavy black hair that falls just below her shoulders,

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Colorado ASSET bill one step toward life goals

April 12, 2013  |  The Denver Post

Together Colorado leader, Fabian Dominguez, writes an Op-Ed in the Denver Post. "As dreamers, we've been fighting for the chance to become citizens, but our parents have dreams, too"

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Faith leaders petition Sen. Michael Bennet on behalf of immigrants

March 26, 2013  |  The Denver Post

Leaders from Together Colorado, a multi-faith community organization, held a prayer circle for immigration reform outside Sen. Michael Bennet's office on Monday afternoon, and embraced three families who are...

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Latinos en Denver exigen reforma migratoria

March 26, 2013

La comunidad latina localmente continúa poniendo presión a los legisladores para que se apruebe una reforma migratoria integral cuanto antes.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
CIRCULO DE ORACION

March 26, 2013  |  Univision Colorado

LÍDERES RELIGIOSOS Y ACTIVISTAS PRO INMIGRANTES SE REUNIERON AFUERA DE LAS OFICINAS DEL SENADOR MICHAEL BENNET QUIÉN ES UNO DE LOS MIEMBROS DE LEGISLADORES QUIENES PREPARAN

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Rezan por la reforma migratoria

March 26, 2013  |  Telemundo

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
100 Faith Leaders to Gather for Prayer Circle Outside Senator Bennet's Office

March 22, 2013

More than 100 faith leaders with Together Colorado will gather outside Senator Bennet's office for a Prayer Circle for immigration reform. Leaders will gather for prayer and share their testimonies.

Ryan Budget Passes the House, Puts Working Families on the Chopping Block to Protect Corporations and the Super-rich

March 21, 2013

Today, the House of Reps voted on and passed Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R, Wisconsin) newest budget plan, which he promises will eliminate the national deficit in 10 years. Together Colorado faith leaders are disappointed...

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Poll: Coloradans of Faith Overwhelmingly Support Citizenship

March 21, 2013

Public Religion Research Institute poll reveals support for keeping families together

Boulder Faith and Clergy Leaders Organized a Silent Prayer Witness

March 16, 2013

Approximately 100 diverse group of clergy & faith leaders from across the spectrum of Boulder County’s faith communities, in response to reading Daily Camera report: Boulder event aims to flood Colo. with high-capacity magazines before potential ban.

Faith leaders call for civil discourse

March 20, 2013  |  Pueblo Chieftain

They oppose threats to lawmakers over proposed firearm legislation

Marc Soloway, Robert L. Amundsen and Karen Cox: Operation Mountain Standard -- A a perversion of the Second Amendment

March 13, 2013  |  Daily Camera

Together Colorado clergy leaders wrote a Letter to Editor in response to Operation Mountain Standard, high-capacity gun magazine fundraiser.

Clergy organizing opposition to Boulder gun magazine fundraiser

March 13, 2013  |  The Denver Post

A multi-denominational group of Boulder-area clergy members is organizing a "silent prayer witness" Saturday in opposition to a simultaneous gun magazine giveaway.

Higher Education Access Alliance (HEAA) & Colorado ASSET
COLORADO STATE HOUSE PASSES COLORADO ASSET

March 8, 2013

Faith Leaders Disappointed in Lack of Leadership in Washington to Resolve Budget

March 1, 2013

TOGETHER COLORADO CLERGY ASK FOR CIVILITY CONVERSATION AROUND GUN LEGISLATION

February 28, 2013

TOGETHER COLORADO CLERGY ASKING FOR CIVILITY CONVERSATION AROUND GUN LEGISLATION

February 27, 2013

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
MORE THAN FIFTY COLORADO CLERGY AND FAITH LEADERS WILL GATHER FOR PRAYER CIRCLE FOR COLORADO ASSET

February 22, 2013

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Mike Coffman: Immigration Reform Should Give Dreamers Path To Citizenship

February 12, 2013  |  The Huffington Post

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Denver Post Photos: TOGETHER COLORADO discusses immigration policies

February 12, 2013  |  The Denver Post

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
MORE THAN 800 GATHER FOR TOGETHER COLORADO PUBLIC MEETING IN SUPPORT OF IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

February 10, 2013

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Together Colorado Congregations and Schools Organize Action in Support of Immigrant Students and Families

February 4, 2013

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Foro comunitario en Denver

February 2, 2013

Education Reform
New report shows Denver school choice program can be improved for Latinos

February 1, 2013

Together Colorado Community and Faith Leaders Holding 'Let Us Live' Gun Violence Prevention Rally

January 25, 2013

Health Care Reform
Faith Leaders to Deliver Bottomline for a Moral Budget to Senator Bennet

December 5, 2012  |  Together Colorado News Release

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Buscan Ayuda Económica

August 24, 2012  |  Univision

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Young undocumented immigrants in Colorado eagerly await reprieve

August 24, 2012

In a short, but powerful ceremony, activist groups celebrated the beginning of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals application period on Wednesday morning.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Reduced Tuition For Undocumented Students Begins Monday

August 19, 2012  |  7NEWS

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
DREAMers Begin Applying for Deportation Relief

August 16, 2012  |  Channel 7NEWS

Civic Engagement
Voter Suppression Continues

August 9, 2012  |  5 Points News

Civic Engagement
Secretary of State: Our People Will Vote

August 3, 2012  |  El Semanario

Health Care Reform
'Hotspotting' health revolution comes to Aurora

July 26, 2012  |  Solutions News

The Presence of God ...and us

July 20, 2012  |  Together Colorado Faith Voices

This week's Faith Voice in reflection of today's tragic attack in Aurora, CO

Health Care Reform
Good Talks and Real Health Care Reform

July 17, 2012  |  Huffington Post Denver

It's the Economy: Wells Fargo Divestment

July 6, 2012  |  KGNU Radio

Health Care Reform
Supreme Court upholds all key provisions of health care act, here’s what people are saying:

June 28, 2012  |  The Denver Post

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Immigration policy shift creates benefits for K-12 students, schools

June 24, 2012  |  The Denver Post

Although Colorado education experts hesitate to predict exactly how a more lenient immigration policy may affect K-12 trends, some anticipate positive impacts on graduation, dropout rates and even student achievement.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Obama deportation-deferment plan leaves many questions unanswered

June 24, 2012  |  The Denver Post

WASHINGTON - Fed officials have 60 days to prepare for an onslaught of young illegal immigrants eager to apply for "deferred" deportation and work permits under recently announced Obama admin directive that could affect up to 800k people living in U.S.

Health Care Reform
Hot Spot grant to help Aurora find high-needs patients, cost savings

June 20, 2012  |  The Denver Post Blog

While Denver grabbed attention Friday with a $19.8 million grant to find and help high-risk patients, Aurora is also jumping in on the game with a smaller federal grant for “hot spots.”

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Students on The Tim Danahey Radio Show talking Colorado ASSET & Immigration in Colorado

June 11, 2012  |  The Tim Danahey Show

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Metro State proposes special tuition rate for undocumented students

June 5, 2012  |  The Denver Post

Metropolitan State College of Denver may approve a new tuition structure that will cut the cost of college for undocumented students by more than half.

Denver protesters hit Wells Fargo over income disparity

May 30, 2012  |  The Denver Post

The Service Employees International Union and its partners took their message to the streets of Denver on Tuesday morning, calling on the "wealthiest 1 percent" to pay their "fair share of taxes" and create good jobs with good benefits. (w/Rev Dawn Duval)

Marie: Health care is a sacred issue, not one for profit

May 29, 2012  |  Pueblo Chieftain

I recently attended a rousing event sponsored by our local Faith Leaders in Action. Wendell Potter, a former senior vice president of CIGNA insurance, spoke to a large and energized crowd about the distortions and outright lies...

Education Reform
Report: DPS still doesn't make the grade, despite effort and improvement

May 22, 2012  |  Denver Post

Despite years of effort, an infusion of resources and some improvement, Denver Public Schools "is far behind and not rapidly making the grade," a report by a consortium of influential education non-profits and advocates concludes.

Health Care Reform
Whistle-blower: Americans, media brainwashed about health care law

May 14, 2012  |  Pueblo Chieftain

Repeal of the Affordable Health Care Act would bankrupt the government and millions of Americans, according to former insurance exec-turned-industry watchdog Wendell Potter.

Health Care Reform
Puebloans gather for health care reform lecture

May 8, 2012  |  KOAA - Channel 5 News

Dozens of people in Pueblo turned out for a lecture on health care reform. The event took place at the Wesley United Methodist Church.

Community organizers rally faith voters in Aurora

April 24, 2012  |  The Denver Post

Faith-based community organizers rallied more than 1,200 people, mostly Latino, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church Tuesday night in Aurora to gain grassroots support for their vision of social justice.

Compromiso cívico (in Spanish)

April 24, 2012  |  Univision - Noticias Colorado

Campaña estatal de involucramiento cívico espera reunir dos mil personas

April 17, 2012  |  El Comercio De Colorado

El objetivo es reunir alrededor de dos mil personas, entre ellos líderes de fe y miembros de la comunidad, cuya presencia será para poner en marcha la nueva campaña a nivel estatal de involucramiento cívico sobre una justicia económica

In good faith: Insurance whistle-blower Wendell Potter will share his story in Pueblo

April 17, 2012  |  Pueblo Chieftain

The divisive controversy over "Obamacare" is more than a political or financial issue to many people of faith. It has become a primary focus of Faith Leaders in Action

Treat Immigrants with Dignity & Equality

April 13, 2012  |  The Colorado Statesman

We, members of the PICO Colorado Clergy Action Network (PICO CAN), are writing to urge your support and passage of SB 15, Colorado ASSET.

Teachers, students, parents rally for education funding in Colorado

April 10, 2012  |  The Denver Post

Public education is good for students, good for the state and good for the economy, so funding it adequately should be a priority. That was the message delivered by hundreds who attended a rally this morning on the state Capitol steps.

Cole Promise: 22-year-old Ana finds hope in having a better future

April 8, 2012  |  Denver Post

Her original plan was to attend the same high school as most of her friends from Cole Middle School, but she took a chance and applied to the Denver School of Science and Technology, a new school with a focus on college prep.

Hickenlooper's 2004 Pledge to Students of Denver's Cole Middle School fulfilled, failed

April 8, 2012  |  Denver Post

Almost six months into his first term as Denver's mayor, John Hickenlooper headed to the financially impoverished, lowest-performing middle school in the state to deliver a pep talk as a round of high-stakes testing approached.

Health Care Reform
Colorado Health Story - MOP Leader & Board Member Sharon Bridgeforth

April 1, 2012  |  Colorado Health Stories

(Go to link to listen!) Sharon shares her story about her family pediatrician and subsequent health care providers.

Education Reform
Plug Pulled on Parent Trigger Bill

March 27, 2012  |  EdNews

The three Democrats on the Senate State Affairs Committee outvoted their two GOP colleagues Wednesday afternoon and killed House Bill 12-1149, this year’s mild version of a parent trigger proposal.

Education Reform
DPS' SchoolChoice worked - for most

March 11, 2012  |  EdNews

Nearly 70 percent of the 23,000 families who participated in Denver Public Schools’ new streamlined enrollment process got into their top choice schools, DPS leaders announced today.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Immigrants and advocates protest ICE surge in Aurora

March 5, 2012  |  Westword

​Today is the last in a seven-day "surge" being conducted in Aurora by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Groups Protest Immigration-Enforcement 'Surge' in Colorado

March 2, 2012  |  Latin American Herald Tribune

Activists in Colorado spoke out Friday about an Immigration and Customs Enforcement “surge” in the state’s third-largest city that involves the “new tactic” of reviewing court summonses in search of deportable migrants.

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Immigrant Rights Supporters Rally Against ICE

March 2, 2012  |  Aurora Sentinel

AURORA | Bearing hand-made signs and voicing a memory bank of chants against deportation, about 50 immigrants’ rights supporters gathered at the Aurora Municipal Center March 2 to protest an ongoing surge by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Human Dignity & Just Immigration Reform
Operativo Migratoria en Aurora

March 2, 2012

Autoridades migratorias estarán revisando el estatus migratorio de toda persona que sea detenida en la ciudad de Aurora hasta el próximo martes 6 de marzo.

ICE reviewing traffic summonses as part of immigration enforcement surge

March 1, 2012  |  Denver Westword

​Immigration and Customs Enforcement is currently screening traffic summonses in Aurora to identify undocumented immigrants who are fugitives, have been previously deported or have been convicted of crimes, according to a statement issued today by ICE.

MOP Youth Leader speaks up for Colorado ASSET on Univision Television!

February 23, 2012  |  Univision

MOP's Ashlin Malouf-Spinded pulls Political Perspective from Baha'i Roots

February 9, 2012  |  Westword

Revised tuition equity for undocumented students bill clears first hurdle

January 26, 2012  |  FOX Denver

DENVER -- A proposal to create a new, lower category of college tuition for undocumented students who qualify took its first step forward at the Capitol Thursday.

Undocumented students anxious about tuition (Bruce Randolph Student Committee)

January 24, 2012  |  Colorado Public Radio

Colorado lawmakers are trying once again to make college more affordable for undocumented immigrants. Students say it’s their only hope for a brighter future. Opponents say people here illegally shouldn’t get any advantages.

More relief for foreclosures sought at State Capitol

January 22, 2012  |  Colorado News Agency

State lawmakers gathered on January 22nd on the doorstep of a Denver resident to introduce two proposals aimed at creating more of a buffer for homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings.

Faith knows no bounds

January 19, 2012  |  Pueblo Chieftain

Along with the voice of reason, there's another one that's mostly missing from national discourse: the voice of faith.

Organizer reclaims 'the American Dream'

January 18, 2012  |  National Catholic Reporter

Jesuit Fr. John Baumann started the community organization Pacific Institute for Community Organizations -- now PICO National Network -- in 1972 as a training institute to help support neighborhood organizations in California.

DPS rolls out new SchoolChoice process - MOP played key role bringing to the District

December 31, 2011  |  Denver Post

Denver Public Schools is rolling out a new school-choice process that centralizes school enrollment, and parents are felling the stress of learning the new ropes. MOP Leader, Monica Ruiseco speaks to the Post...

Interfaith Denver clergy, community join in prayer for undocumented youth

December 15, 2011  |  Viva Colorado

A large interfaith crowd gathered in the foyer of the Colorado Capitol on Thursday morning to pray for undocumented youth in a show of support for their plight.

Report highlights DPS progress, challenges

December 1, 2011  |  Ed News

Denver Public Schools students are making some gains in achievement, but available data is insufficient to know which of the reforms adopted over the past five years are – and are not – working

Reports seeks better DPS data

November 30, 2011  |  Denver Post

Denver Schools must know which reforms are working, nonprofits say. A new report compiled by a coalition of local nonprofit groups is urging Denver Public Schools to press for better data and to evaluate reforms more closely...

MOP DREAMer Belen Interviewed on National Univision TV!

November 13, 2011  |  Univision

Dreamers do not give - Hundreds claim path to legalization in Texas

PICO Letter - Protecting DREAM Eligible Youth

October 23, 2011  |  PICO Network

As faith leaders we are deeply concerned about the future of our nation’s youth.

Press Release: Colorado DREAM eligible youth DEMAND Administrative Relief!

October 23, 2011  |  MOP Denver

Report: Denver School Performance

October 17, 2011

The report shows that while there are enormous disparities in school quality and size by DPS board member district, there is no district that is not in need of serious reform.

Aurora Deserves New Recreation Centers - Vote YES on 301!

October 9, 2011  |  Your Hub - DenverPost

Aurora City Council responded by entrusting the ARR with conducting feasibility studies in 2010 to identify what facilities were needed to address community needs.

Opponents honing in on Haynes

October 6, 2011  |  Ed News

Her opponents are increasingly painting Happy Haynes as a candidate who would represent the voice of her former employer, Denver Public Schools, if she is elected to the citywide at-large seat she’s seeking on the school board.

Gang attacks near Aurora's Central High School tackled at meeting

September 20, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Members of the Aurora Central High School community met with parents, students, police and others Tuesday night to figure out ways to fight gang violence.

A Temporary Solution for Colorado...

August 24, 2011  |  The Denver Post (Letter to the Editor)

Your editorial on Rollie Heath's initiative to raise money for public education was tepid support at best. As a campaign volunteer...

In Colorado, advocates and families applaud immigration decision, but critics "just furious"

August 18, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Immigration supporters in Colorado reacted with excitement and cautious optimism Thursday following the Obama administration's announcement that deportation cases will be dismissed for undocumented students

Denver Public Schools Holds Successful Practice Runs of New 'Success Express' Shuttle Service

August 7, 2011  |  School Transportation News

An innovative program offering increased flexibility and customer service for student riders attending "choice" schools has passed its first two tests prior to the start of school this week.

Revamped DPS bus routes gives students in Northeast Denver more school options

August 2, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Denver Public Schools has revamped its traditional bus transportation system to give students in Near Northeast Denver access to all schools in that area.

Near Northeast Success Express Practice Run!

August 1, 2011  |  DPS (Denver Public Schools) Communications Office

The Metro Organizations for People (MOP) community organization has spearheaded an effort to open access to DPS school-bus service to all families in Near Northeast Denver.

Denver Public Schools shuttle buses will cover all of northeast region

June 4, 2011  |  The Denver Post

All students in northeast Denver will have free transportation to Denver Public Schools in their district region this fall.

Help us stay, Mr. President

June 4, 2011  |  The Denver Post

I felt as though your words were directed toward me, and was so thankful you had recognized the hard work of everyone at my school.

DPS rolling out 'Success Express'

June 2, 2011  |  www.ednewscolorado.org

Nola Miguel, Bruce Randolph School parent liaison and MOP member, praised the new shuttle bus service in Near Northeast Denver.

Undocumented Student Writes the President

May 22, 2011  |  7NEWS

Bruce Randolph graduate - MOP Dreamer - Class President: Isaias Vasquez shares his story! (Make sure to watch video footage as well!)

deres religiosos presionanana a legisladores

April 4, 2011  |  http://www.kcectv.com

Denver mayor hopefuls talk shop in oft-neglected community

April 3, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Interfaith Gathering for Justice in support of in-state tuition for all Coloradans!

March 28, 2011

Mayoral Forum to be held in Sun Valley

March 28, 2011

Media Coverage of Colorado ASSET passing Senate's Education Committee 5-2

February 16, 2011

Right a wrong: Support Colorado ASSET

February 12, 2011  |  Denver Catholic Register

Media Coverage of the Colorado ASSET Press Conference on February 2, 2011

February 3, 2011

Can't take the heat? Get out of the Sun

February 2, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Mayoral candidate chose to unveil his economic development plan last week in Sun Valley

For some poor kids, school food is only food

February 2, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Good chance of passage in Senate for bill allowing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

February 2, 2011  |  The Denver Post

Near Northeast Open House & Transportation Shuttle

May 12, 2012

MOP Applauds Bruce Randolph School for Their Well Deserved Recognition by President Obama

January 25, 2011

Crunch Time for the DREAM Act!

September 15, 2010

Senator Harry Reid just announced that he will be putting the DREAM Act up for a vote next Tuesday as part of the Defense Appropriations Bill. And we need to push as hard as we can in the next few days to make it happen!!!

Tell Gov. Ritter "Secure Communities" would mean anything but secure communities.

September 9, 2010

A proposed program known as "Secure Communities" could actually lead to racial profiling, unreported crimes with unclear priorities and uncertain accountability....

Students at DREAM University Rally for Passage of the Dream Act

August 29, 2010  |  MOP Action September 2, 2010

Students gathered at Confluence Park for the "DREAM University" Press Conference followed by a march to the "16th St. DREAM Theater."

Another 100,000 Kids Covered and Counting

July 28, 2010  |  www.allkidscoveredcolorado.org

The All Kids Covered Initiative, a coalition of partners committed to improving health care for Colorado kids, today celebrated the milestone of health coverage for more than 100,000 children since Governor Bill Ritter took office in January 2007.

Interfaith Pilgrimage in Aurora and Denver in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

June 9, 2010

MOP organized a three-stop pilgrimage, on June 6th, to highlight the moral and human case for comprehensive immigration reform.

Excellent Teachers and Leaders for All Kids - SB 191 Signed by the Governor!

May 26, 2010

Colorado has passed an historic law to advance public education for your children and all Colorado kids.

Mayor Reed Commits: New Police Chief Must Deal with Racial Profiling

January 30, 2011

Last Thursday night Mayor Reed met with PACT and more than 800 community members concerned about community safety, lack of trust in the police and the hiring of the Chief of Police.

Stabbing adds urgency to program on gangs

November 30, 2008  |  The Boston Globe

The recent stabbing of a Framingham High School student, allegedly by a possible gang member, highlights the importance of a police presentation this week about gangs, authorities and activists say.test