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Colorado - State Primary Elections on August 12th, don't forget to Vote

For info on the upcoming elections see: http://www.uselections.com/co/co.htm The big election is for a Senate seat. Republican Wayne Allard is retiring so the seat is open. We can't vote on this yet though because this is just the primary, but In terms of secularism this will be somewhat tough issue...

Posted to State and Local Issues (Forum) by CSV on 08-07-2008
Colorado - SB 200 to expand anti-discrimination protections for gays and lesbians

I learned about this from a Focus on the Family Action alert - they are in opposition to the bill. Just introduced on March 6, 2008 by Sen. Jennifer Veiga, SB 08-200 will expand language probibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, including transgender status, in housing practices...

Posted to State and Local Issues (Forum) by michaelleesmith on 03-19-2008
First CSV planning meeting (everyone is invited)

When: Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 9:30 AM Where: Hooked on Colfax 3215 East Colfax Avenue Denver , Co 80206 This will be the first meeting of the Coalition of Secular Voters. This will be an organizational meeting to setup some foundational expectations for the organization and lay out future plans and...

Posted to Events & Activities (Forum) by CSV on 02-16-2008
Colorado - Majority State Senate Leader Ken Gordon

Colorado state senator Ken Gordon is coming to a meeting of the Colorado Humanists at the First Universalist Church on Sunday March 9th at 7:00 pm. For details visit the Colorado Humanist meetup website: http://humanism.meetup.com/160/calendar/6950469/ Ken Gordon came to Colorado to practice law in 1975...

Posted to Events & Activities (Forum) by CSV on 02-11-2008
Colorado - JeffCo. Cultural Council Board Member Sought

This looks like a good opportunity for someone in Jefferson County who has a little extra time and would like to get invovled in local government. http://co.jefferson.co.us/news/news_item_np_T9_R909.htm The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from northern Jefferson County to...

Posted to State and Local Issues (Forum) by CSV on 02-03-2008
Colorado - Prayer/Meditation Time in Public Schools - 2007-2008 #33

This is regarding a proposed ballot initiative for a Constitutional Amendment to adopt a time for prayer and medication in public schools in the state of Colorado. As of this posting, this initiative had not yet been approved to make it only the ballot, but it is still in committee. This proposal was...

Posted to State Voting & Legislation (Weblog) by CSV on 02-03-2008
Colorado - Constitutional Ammendment "Definition of a Person" - 2007-2008 #36

While this is not strictly a secular or church and state issue, the issue is nevertheless being driven by religious motives and is part a national Christian Conservative platform. The Coalition of Secular Voters does not take any position on this proposed amendment, it is merely raising awareness of...

Posted to State Voting & Legislation (Weblog) by CSV on 02-03-2008
Colorado - Bill to promote "intellectual diversity" in higher education

This is an interesting bill that I'm not sure what to make of. I haven't done additional research on it yet, but it is a bill that seeks to promote, or indeed require, "intellectual diversity" in institutions of higher learning. One question is, could this be a back door for teaching...

Posted to State and Local Issues (Forum) by CSV on 02-03-2008
Activities for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO

This is a planning and organization thread for the Coalition of Secular Voters activities for the upcoming DNC in Denver. The DNC will be held in Denver, Colorado on August 25-28, 2008. I already have some things in mind for the DNC, but there is always a need for more ideas and feedback. Firstly, visit...

Posted to Events & Activities (Forum) by CSV on 01-27-2008

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