amendment 69
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Ballot issue helped awaken a movement toward health care for all
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All social movements begin somewhere. Someone speaks out against an injustice that many have felt, and envisions a better way. The power holders hate this: They will do everything possible to silence a growing tide of voices speaking up for social justice. They did just that against the campaign to pass universal health care for…
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Conservative attack dog growls at Polis for mingling with single-payer advocates
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A prominent Colorado conservative stepped up the attack Wednesday on Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jared Polis over the five-term congressman’s support for universal health care, saying his appearance at a recent conference demonstrates “how radical he is.” Kelly Maher, executive director of Compass Colorado, beat a familiar drumbeat in a press release, attempting to tie Polis…
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Committed to universal health care, Polis launches listening tour
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis hit the road Tuesday to talk about health care on the Western Slope. His running mate, former state Rep. Dianne Primavera, is joining him. During the Democratic Primary, Polis committed to universal health care. Though popular with Democrats, Amendment 69, called ColoradoCare, was drubbed on the ballot in 2016. Colorado…
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Polis comes out strong for universal health care in ad
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Jared Polis has a new ad touting his strong support for universal health care. The 2016 election might suggest it’s a lost cause as far as the Colorado electorate goes. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate and sitting congressman touts Medicare-for-All, a load-bearing pillar of universal health care. A similarly purposed Amendment 69, the so-called ColoradoCare single-payer plan,…
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Walker Stapleton launches TV ad campaign as GOP primary for Colo. governor heats up
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Just three weeks before Colorado voters start receiving mail ballots for the June 26 primary, Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton is debuting his TV campaign with an ad that features a cameo appearance by President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, Stapleton plans to start airing a 30-second commercial that describes the two-term state treasurer as “a…
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Lawsuit aims at Colorado voters’ decision to raise bar on amendments
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A Denver judge says proponents behind two recent ballot proposals can go forward with their lawsuit to overturn Colorado’s Amendment 71. U.S. District Judge William Martinez denied the state’s motion to dismiss the case. The lawsuit is a long way from decided, however, and plaintiffs don’t expect it to affect this year’s ballot, unless some…
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Backers of universal health care coverage set to rally at noon around Colorado, worldwide
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Coloradans will be rallying around the state at noon Tuesday to show support for universal health care and mark the first anniversary of the United Nations’ endorsement of the principle on what’s become known as International Health Coverage Day, organizers said. The Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care and dozens of partner groups are organizing…
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Colorado Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne doubles down on universal healthcare on gubernatorial road tour
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Until she was lieutenant governor, Donna Lynne was an executive for Kaiser Permanente. As a candidate for governor, she’s talking about universal healthcare. Lynne voiced her support for universal care in campaign stops in Glenwood Springs and Greeley, at least, during her nine-stop statewide tour to talk about healthcare last week, according to the local…
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Denver Democrat Robert Rodriguez announces run for term-limited Irene Aguilar’s Senate District 32 seat
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Robert Rodriguez, a former official with the Denver Democratic Party, plans to launch his campaign this week for the Senate District 32 seat held by term-limited state Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver, with her endorsement. “I believe in the right to a living wage and access to healthcare,” Rodriguez, 48, said in a statement. “I believe…
