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Counting down the Colorado politicos to watch in 2018
10. House Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-DenverThe state’s first Latina speaker has a galaxy of political opportunities ahead of her, locally or nationally. She is term-limited in the House after this session. She hasn’t decided yet what she’ll do next,. Meanwhile, she must earn her reputation as a leader this session with a House caucus divided…
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State Rep. Steve Lebsock releases detailed response to sexual harassment complaints
Hours after releasing a lie detector test he says debunk claims he sexually harassed a fellow lawmaker, state Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton made public his detailed response to a formal complaint filed last month by state Rep. Faith Winter, but the Westminster Democrat dismissed the polygraph as a stunt and said Lebsock’s statements don’t…
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Colorado lawmakers to discuss hiring non-elected HR professional to handle sexual misconduct complaints
Lawmakers will meet Dec. 15 at the statehouse to discuss hiring an independent consultant that would manage complaints of sexual harassment in the Capitol. Formal complaints are currently filed with House or Senate leadership, and though the process ensures confidentiality, some have said concerns about pushback have made them stay silent. “We have a current…
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State Rep. Steve Lebsock says polygraph proves he’s innocent of sexual harassment allegations
A defiant state Rep. Steve Lebsock released a lie detector test Thursday he said proves he’s innocent of accusations he sexually harassed a fellow lawmaker and declared he’s willing to take additional polygraphs to disprove all other allegations against him. Lebsock also charged the allegations of sexual misconduct, which first surfaced in early November, are…
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DeGette joins dozens in Congress seeking investigation into sexual harassment claims against Trump
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., is one of nearly 145 members of Congress calling for an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump. DeGette and others sent a letter this week asking the House Oversight Committee to launch an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump. “At least 17 women have…
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Man who says he was victimized by Rep. Paul Rosenthal: This is not acceptable behavior, gay or straight
Thomas Cavaness, a campaign organizer in 2012, says he was a young, recently out gay man when now State Rep. Paul Rosenthal, D-Denver, grabbed his inner thigh during a campaign event hosted by LGBT and community allies. Rosenthal denies the allegations, telling The Denver Post, “He’s lying.” Cavaness isn’t surprised by that response. “I hate…
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I’ve "done nothing that can be described as criminal,” Thornton lawmaker Lebsock contends
The national wave of allegations of sexual misconduct that began in Hollywood spread to the Colorado legislature Friday, as a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual harassment by one of his colleagues. House Speaker Crisanta Duran said state Rep. Steve Lebsock of Thornton should “do the right thing and resign,” but in a defiant statement…
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State Senate race rivals Faith Winter, Beth Martinez Humenik join forces on #MeToo
Rivalry-free bipartisanship was a feature of the #MeToo Leadership Rally Sunday afternoon on the steps of the state Capitol. Rep. Faith Winter, D-Westminster, and Sen. Beth Martinez Humenik, R-Thornton, were among the speakers who joined with advocacy groups to draw attention to sexual harassment and physical assault. Winter is challenging Martinez Humenik in the Senate…