2019 NEWSED Civil Rights Awards
"Herod became the first LGBTQ African American in the General Assembly in 2016. She has worked on numerous things including giving every...
People on parole can now vote, thanks to a new law in Colorado
“Largely, Coloradans believe we should turn out to vote and do everything we can to decrease barriers, so that those eligible to vote...
As of today, 11,467 Colorado parolees can register to vote. Will they?
"State Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat, sponsored the parolee voting bill this past legislative session. She said she hopes that by...
11,467 Colorado parolees can now vote after new law goes into effect
"Advocates for the change hope that allowing parolees to vote will help them feel more vested in their communities, which may lead to...
Colorado could restore voting rights to 9,000 felons this year
"A bill moving its way through the Capitol would re-enfranchise felons who are out on parole." "An examination by the state’s nonpartisan...
2018 Legislative Scorecard
Colorado’s legislative session is 120 days and a great deal happens in these mere four months that affect many Coloradans. For example,...
CCRD RESCUE GOES INTO EFFECT SUNDAY
Legislation that preserves a strong and effective Colorado Civil Rights Division, the agency charged with protecting Coloradans from...
31 new state laws are now in effect
While the court didn't rule that it was permissible to discriminate against gays or lesbians, it did say the commission treated the baker...
2018 Colo. legislature: Winners and losers from the session
The good, the bad and the ugly: Last week, Colorado Politics told you what legislation got done and didn’t get done at the Capitol during...
Compromise reached on Civil Rights Division re-authorization
"I think the commission right now is fair and balanced," said Rep. Leslie Herod, Democrat from Denver. She sponsored House Bill along...
