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Two hands (rendered in b&w halftone) are placing votes in a ballot box

Election Integrity with the Brennan Center for Justice

Posted: Jun 17, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Grassroots Democracy

By: Tyler McDermott

In June, 100 Homeland Security and FBI agents raided the offices of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative (OOC), which runs one of the most effective voter registration programs in the nation. While […]

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The Colorado Capitol is seen against dramatic skies

The end of a troubled legislative session

Posted: Jun 12, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Grassroots Democracy, Legislative, Uncategorized

By: Tyler McDermott

Colorado’s 2026 legislative session has come to an end. This year’s session opened with a $1.5B deficit — a daunting challenge to lawmakers tasked with balancing the state’s already strained […]

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A data center is seen under brooding clouds

Another session ends without data center legislation

Posted: May 14, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Clean Energy, Grassroots Democracy, Legislative

By: Tyler McDermott

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We see stylized silhoettes of a man holding a money bag and another figure sitting on the ground with the words, "THEIR VOTE, OUR FUTURE" above

Lower costs and protect families, not corporations

Posted: Feb 27, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Grassroots Democracy, Legislative

By: Tyler McDermott

This legislative session, our Alliance has joined with 50 other organizations across the state to support four bills to rebalance Colorado’s tax code after the harmful impacts of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful...
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Energy organizers are seen in a small b&w photo. We see the words: POWER BY THE PEOPLE A Member-Owner Training for Rural Electric Co-ops A free virtual series for rural residents who want to work with neighbors to address energy affordability issues! Thursday evenings: January 22-February 12 5 PM MT

Free training for rural electric co-op owner/members!

Posted: Jan 6, 2026

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Clean Energy

By: Tyler McDermott

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A HUGE WIN for Montrose County Residents!

Posted: Dec 4, 2025

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Clean Energy, Uncompahgre Valley Alliance

By: Tyler McDermott

Solar moratorium ended — responsible solar development returns to Montrose It’s official! The Montrose County solar moratorium has come to an end after three years of deliberation and public comment. […]

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Solar panel in a field of sunflowers

The State of Montrose Solar

Posted: Sep 2, 2025

File Under: News/Update, Featured

Issues: Clean Energy

By: Tyler McDermott

The saga of clean energy in Montrose County continues… Last week, the Montrose County Planning Commission met to review County Commissioners Sean Pond and Scott Mijares’ hastily drawn up Alternative […]

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Join the Mesa County solar cooperative today!

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Clean Energy

By: Tyler McDermott

Rooftop solar is one of the best ways to save on your energy bills, and right now Mesa County residents have an opportunity to take advantage of our abundant sunshine!

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Save Solar in Montrose

Let’s bring solar back to Montrose!

Posted: Aug 1, 2025

File Under: Action Alert

Issues: Clean Energy

By: Tyler McDermott

Two months ago, the Montrose County Commissioners extended a pause on solar projects yet again. This moratorium has now been going on for over two years — the longest throughout all of...
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Save Solar in Montrose

Montrose Solar Moratorium: An Eclipse of Common Sense

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

File Under: News/Update, EClarion

Issues: Clean Energy, Legislative

By: Tyler McDermott

It might feel like we’ve been talking about this forever — and that’s because we have. The Montrose Solar Moratorium, which started in 2023, has lasted much longer than any other in...
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