“Young people are the primary beneficiaries of automatic voter registration,” said Lizzy Stephan, executive director of New Era Colorado, a nonprofit that advocates for young voters. “This just streamlines everything and conforms to what voters already expect.” "Colorado Republicans, meanwhile, have raised concern that the proposal may lead to registering non-citizens to vote and removes personal responsibility from voters." "Also making its way through the legislative proces

“I grew up down here,” said Valarie Chiles. “For me, Juneteenth is about the community coming together. I love seeing the support for the black community. I brought my grandchildren here to experience what it was like for me growing up and to see the unity.” After the parade, community organizer Norman Harris began the day’s programming by presenting the 2018 Dream Big Awards. This year, April Denmon, Lilian Afifa, Brandis Meeks, state Rep. Leslie Herod, Eula Adams, Jerome Da