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State Rep. Brittany Pettersen and ProgressNow’s Ian Silverii get married at Colorado governor’s mansion

Jul 2, 2017

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Ernest Luning

State Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Democratic candidate for Congress, and Ian Silverii, executive director of ProgressNow Colorado, both of Lakewood, were married on Saturday, July 1, in a ceremony in the carriage house and garden at the Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion in Denver in front of hundreds of friends and family members. The bride…
Progressives groups release combined scorecards rating Colorado legislators

Jun 26, 2017

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Ernest Luning

A group of liberal advocacy organizations for the first time released combined legislative scorecards this week, conglomerating assessments of the 100 Colorado lawmakers’ votes last session on key legislation the organizations said they plan to present to voters next year. A Republican who received among the lowest overall scores, however, dismissed the endeavor as a…
Colorado U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner talks security threats with Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte

Jun 2, 2017

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Ernest Luning

U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner met Wednesday with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at an airbase in Manila, drawing strong criticism from a local progressive organization that demanded a “full accounting” of the senator’s powwow with “a murderous strongman.” But a spokesman said the Yuma Republican was simply doing his job by discussing security threats with an…
Colorado progressive group wants to purchase, reveal Cory Gardner’s internet browsing history

Mar 31, 2017

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Ernest Luning

ProgressNow Colorado says it plans to buy U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s internet browsing history once it goes on the market and share it with the public in response to the Yuma Republican’s vote last week to allow internet service providers to sell customers’ data without their permission. The progressive advocacy organization said in an email to supporters…
Straight outta #coloradopolitics: ICYMI, politics IS a contact sport

Mar 20, 2017

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DAN NJEGOMIR Colorado Politics

…and that’s on the assumption dozens of smart alecks haven’t already beaten us to the, um, punch:
Bennet between proverbial rock and hard place

Mar 7, 2017

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Mike McKibbin

While his vote may be in the minority regarding Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s position and intent toward the process and Gorsuch himself have fueled political speculation and concerns over consequences. Gorsuch, a Colorado native and Denver-based federal appeals court judge, was nominated by President Donald Trump…
Backlash against Uber symbolic of morality war in Trump’s America

Jan 30, 2017

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Peter Marcus

Uber and Lyft are accustomed to competition. But a new race toward good conscience – highlighted by protests in Denver – offers a glimpse into the morality battle in a Donald Trump era, a war that is reshaping both business and politics. Across social media, #DeleteUber is trending, a plea by those opposed to Trump’s Muslim ban…
Getting ready for battle

Jan 16, 2017

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Mike McKibbin

The battle lines will likely soon become clear – if they aren’t already – at the state Capitol, as the Colorado Legislature gets its feet underneath itself and moves through the hundreds of bills already introduced since the session began Jan. 11. The main issues will be familiar in most cases: transportation, education and health care will…
Senate GOP site targeted by progressives

Jan 9, 2017

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Mike McKibbin

Majority Republicans in the Colorado Senate asked for comments, so ProgressNow Colorado urged its followers to do just that. But that input probably differs – maybe even strongly differs – from what the GOP might have expected to hear from its members and followers. The Senate Majority sent social media messages on Monday, Jan. 9, asking people to…
Political mailers hit, miss marks as campaigns target voters

Oct 13, 2016

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Ernest Luning

It’s that time of year – in an election year, at least – when campaign mailers are falling as thick as autumn leaves, and as Nov. 8 approaches, political pros say the barrage of postage-paid brochures will only grow. Even as candidates, outside groups and issue-oriented committees pour on the voter contact with seemingly more…