Grassroots Democracy

February 27, 2025
West Slope Youth Voice students at work in a meeting

Not just learning civics, living it: West Slope Youth Voice heads to the Capitol

Our West Slope Youth Voice interns have met bi-weekly since early January to discuss bills introduced in the state legislature that could impact young people across Colorado.
February 26, 2025
Photo of the Colorado Capitol

Finding our path in a challenging budget landscape

The 2025 Colorado legislative session will go down in history as a year of budget cuts.
February 26, 2025
Several teachers and children holding signs reading "Keep Kids Fed!"

Healthy Meals for All — from bill to ballot?

So far, 466 bills have been introduced and the 2025 Colorado legislative session is in full swing.
February 6, 2025

A legislative priority: Protecting the right to vote!

We are a month into the Colorado Legislative session. So far 330 bills.
November 6, 2024

We are what’s next and we have work to do.

Our Alliance remains grounded in our mission and vision: to build healthy, just and self-reliant communities across Western Colorado.
October 30, 2024

Ensure your vote counts!

Election Day is almost here, and we want to make sure that every vote is counted — especially yours!
October 21, 2024

How to vote in Western Colorado

Have you filled out your ballot yet? Here are a few important reminders to ensure your vote is counted!
October 15, 2024

The trojan horse on the ballot

Ballots have officially dropped in Colorado, and many of you should already have yours in hand! As we approach Election Day, we want to ensure that […]
September 4, 2024

The session is out!

At the end of this session, two bills passed — HB24S-1001 and HB24S-1003.