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Republican lawmakers have introduced 40 bills targeting colleges and universities since 2022 in an effort to end practices including DEI trainings, and classes that deal with systemic racism, sexism, oppression, and privilege. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado College offers HAVEN for transfer students from anti-DEI states

In a growing backlash since the nation was rocked by the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, five states have now passed anti-diversity…

Los legisladores republicanos han presentado 40 proyectos de ley dirigidos a colegios y universidades desde 2022 en un esfuerzo por poner fin a pr�cticas que incluyen capacitaciones DEI, y clases que abordan el racismo sist�mico, el sexismo, la opresi�n y el privilegio. (Adobe Stock)

CC ofrece HAVEN para estudiantes transferidos de estados anti-DEI

En una creciente reacción desde que el país se vio sacudido por el asesinato de George Floyd a manos de la policía de Minneapolis…

Queer Bike Brigade participants are among approximately 3 million LGBTQ+ people estimated to live in rural America. (Ilana Newman)

Breaking Barriers for LGBTQ+ in the Outdoors

By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…

At least 32 transgender and gender non-conforming people have been killed in 2022, although actual numbers are likely much higher due to under-reporting. (Adobe Stock)

Communities Mourn Mass Shooting at LGBTQ Club in Colorado Springs

Communities across Colorado continue to mourn the deaths of at least five people, after a 22-year-old gunman allegedly opened fire inside an LGBTQ …

Colorado is the first state in the nation to require comprehensive gender-affirming health care as part of minimum, or

Report Finds Colorado a Leader in Access to Gender-Affirming Health Care

The rate of individuals receiving gender-affirming care - care received by a person whose assigned sex at birth doesn't match their gender identity - …

Colorado es el primer estado de la naci�n que requiere una atenci�n m�dica integral de afirmaci�n de g�nero como parte de los planes de seguro m�dico m�nimos o de referencia. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado líder en acceso a atención médica de afirmación de género

La tasa de personas que reciben atención de afirmación de género (atención recibida por una persona cuyo sexo asignado al nacer no…

In the decade preceding the pandemic, Colorado's child poverty rate fell by nearly 30%, one of the largest declines in the nation. (Adobe Stock)

Colorado Ranks High in Child Well-Being as Kids Face Mental-Health Crisis

Colorado ranks 16th in the nation for promoting children's overall well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest report on child …

The Bureau of Land Management oversees 248 million acres of public lands. (Bob Wick/BLM)

Pendley Must Go as BLM Leader, Sporting Groups Say

DENVER -- Western hunters, anglers and conservationists are calling for the immediate removal of William Perry Pendley as head of the U.S. Bureau of …

A recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found that 56% of those 65 and older aren't comfortable with an online response and prefer to fill out a paper census form. (Pixabay)

Census 2020: Counting Colorado's Older Adult Population

DENVER -- Advocates for older Coloradans are working to ensure an accurate count in the upcoming once-a-decade tally, and the U.S. Census Bureau also …

A 2018 survey of 1,800 Coloradans found LGBT Coloradans experience increased rates of stress compared with the general population. (Pixabay)

Report Spotlights Challenges Facing LGBT Coloradans

DENVER – Colorado's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents face unfair and avoidable challenges when it comes to financial stability…

Una investigaci�n de 2018 a 1,800 habitantes de Colorado encontr� que los colorade�os experimentan mayores niveles de estr�s que la poblaci�n general. (Pixabay)

Informe destaca retos que encaran personas LGBT en Colorado

DENVER – Muchas necesidades de salud y de calidad de vida no son alcanzadas por las comunidades lesbianas, gay, bisexuales y transgénero …

According to the Human Rights Campaign, policies that promote inclusive school atmospheres are key to protecting LGBTQ teens' well-being. (Giuseppe Milo/Wikimedia Commons)

Report: LGBTQ Kids Continue to Struggle with Bullying, Anxiety, Depression

DENVER — A new survey shows high rates of depression and anxiety among LGBTQ teens nationwide. Advocates say lawmakers could do more to ensure …

K-12 staff responsible for protecting students from sexual harassment and discrimination have other full-time responsibilities including district superintendent and director of human resources. (Twenty20)

Study: #MeToo Era Challenges Sex Discrimination Fight in Schools

BOULDER, Co. – Public schools in Colorado face significant challenges protecting students from sexual assault, harassment and discrimination…

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor noted in Monday's decision that cakeshop owner Jack Phillips violated Colorado's anti-discrimination law. (Jeffrey Beall)

U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Colorado Baker in Narrow Ruling

DENVER – On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado cake shop owner who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple…

President Donald Trump's executive order in May 2017 instructed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to �issue guidance interpreting religious liberty protections in Federal law.� (Getty Images)

Report: Trump Guidelines Promote Religious Liberty for Select Few

DENVER – The Trump administration's guidelines allowing what it calls "religious exemptions" has opened the door for discrimination across dozen…

A proposal in the Colorado Legislature would create a policy for changing gender on a birth certificate similar to requirements of the U.S. Passport Office. (Pixabay)

Birth Certificate Bill Faces Senate "Kill" Committee

DENVER - vA new law that would bring Colorado up to date with federal policies for changing a person's gender on their birth certificate won bipartisa…

New research suggests that communities that are able to meet and interact with people from different backgrounds tend to have less hate. (Pixabay)

Study: Regional Factors Drive Hate Groups in U.S.

DENVER - Hate is a national phenomenon, but the way hate is directed varies depending on where you live, according to new research from the …

A Colorado law professor says this U.S. Supreme Court decision could have broad implications for anti-discrimination laws across the nation. (Getty Images)

SCOTUS Hears Masterpiece Cakeshop Case

DENVER – The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, a case …

HIV tests are free today at the Planned Parenthood health centers in Colorado Springs, Greeley and Salida, and at the Jefferson County Public Health clinic in Lakewood. (Pixabay)

Tracking Progress on World AIDS Day

BOULDER, Co. – Today is World AIDS Day, and people around the world are doubling down on prevention efforts, and remembering lives lost…

A new summer institute launched by the University of Denver is part of an effort to create a global women's leadership network. (Rhododendrites/Wikimedia Commons)

Colorado Welcomes Women Leaders from Across Globe

DENVER – From record-breaking crowds at the Women's March, to ongoing protests in Venezuela and sustained mobilization in Zimbabwe, women are …

Representatives from Colorado College and the University of Colorado Boulder joined athletes from 16 states to train with Olympic medalists at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. (Pixabay)

U.S. Olympic Committee Commits to Transgender Athletes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - In the wake of President Trump's move to oust transgender people from the military, the U.S. Olympic Committee doubled down …

Protests to save the Affordable Care Act will continue this Saturday in more than 100 cities across the U.S., including three in Colorado. (Getty Images)

Colorado Joins Saturday's National Health Care Rally

DENVER – As the U.S. Senate continues its efforts to pass some version of a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, groups in …

Sixty-five percent of Colorado small-business owners oppose denying services to LGBT people based on religious beliefs. (Getty Images)

Small Business Leaders: Discrimination Bad for Business

DENVER - Business groups are keeping a close eye on the U.S. Supreme Court after its decision to hear a case involving a Colorado baker who refused …

Critics say if Senate Bill 283 becomes law, pharmacists in rural areas could refuse to fill birth-control prescriptions, citing a conflict with their religious beliefs. (Pixabay)

Senate Hears Late Attempt to Pass "Religious Freedom" Bill

Update: A state Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 183 on Wednesday. The measure was approved on a 3 to 2 party-line vote, with all Republicans in …

LGBTQ activists are concerned about a U.S. Census Bureau decision to delete questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. (Drama Queen/Wikimedia Commons)

Bureau Withdraws LGBTQ Questions from 2020 Census

DENVER – Some members of the LGBTQ community say they're feeling “erased” after questions on sexual orientation and gender identity …

A new bill that would make it easier for Coloradans to change the gender on their birth certificate faces an uphill battle in the Colorado Senate. (David Prasad/Wikimedia Commons)

Birth Certificate Bill Faces Uphill Battle in Senate

DENVER – The Birth Certificate Modernization Act cleared the Colorado House with bipartisan support last week, but now it faces an uphill …

Colorado lawmakers may ban a practice, widely considered harmful to minors, that seeks to change a person�s sexual orientation or suppress gender identity. (Pixabay)

Bill Seeks Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors

DENVER – Colorado lawmakers will consider a bill this week that would prohibit mental-health professionals licensed in Colorado from conducting …

Colorado legislators hear a bill today that could pave the way for businesses and individuals to discriminate against people who don't share their religious views. (Colorado.gov)

"Religious Freedom" Bill Back Before Colorado House

DENVER – A group of Colorado state lawmakers is hoping the third time will be the charm for passing so-called "religious freedom" legislation…

A new survey says in middle and high schools, 85 percent of LGBTQ students experienced verbal harassment and nearly two-thirds experienced discrimination. (Pixabay)

Survey: CO Schools Still "Hostile Environments" for LGBTQ Students

DENVER – Schools that take steps to reduce bullying and provide other supports for their LGBTQ students are seeing better education outcomes…

New GPS-based audio walking tours include historic sites such as the

Group Harnesses Colorado History to Help Seniors Stay Healthy

DENVER – A new smartphone app might be just the incentive seniors need to keep New Year's resolutions to maintain a healthy lifestyle. …

Transgender Coloradans say housing discrimination persists. (Dcsliminky/iStockphoto)

Transgender Coloradans Say Discrimination Persists

DENVER - It's been eight years since transgender people were added to Colorado's anti-discrimination laws, but many in Denver's transgender community …

Student anxiety and incidents of harassment have increased since the 2016 presidential election, according to a survey of school personnel. (iStockphoto)

Survey: Student Anxiety, Harassment on Rise After Election

DENVER – This year's presidential election has had a big impact on the nation's schools, grades K-through-12, according to a national survey of …

Colorado's Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging is releasing its plan to prepare for a rapidly growing older population. (Pixabay)

Colorado One Step Closer to Preparing for Aging Population

DENVER – By 2030, the number of Colorado residents age 65 or older is projected to increase by 68 percent. The Strategic Action Planning Group …

There's still time for transgender Coloradans to enroll in the state's health-insurance marketplace. (Pixabay)

Navigating Transgender Health Coverage in Colorado

DENVER -- A Trump presidency puts the future of the Affordable Care Act into question, but from now through the end of January, Coloradans still can …

Heading back to school means being bullied for 25 percent of teens in the United States. (iStockphoto/Helder Almeida)

Colorado Author Addresses Long-Term Risks of School Bullying

DENVER - Heading back to school means being bullied for 25 percent of teens, in the United States. Nine out of ten LGBT students say they've …

Coordinated efforts to defeat marriage equality have shifted gears and are targeting state legislatures to pass discriminatory measures, according to a new report. (IRobertson/Wikimedia Commons)

Report Exposes Colorado Ties to Anti-LGBT Groups

DENVER - Groups that led the opposition to marriage equality are shifting their efforts from the national stage to states. New research by the group …

Colorado LGBT communities are forging ahead with gay pride events. (US Department of State/Wikimedia Commons)

Colorado Gay Pride Events Going Forward

DENVER - The tragedy in Orlando is not stopping upcoming gay pride celebrations across Colorado. Denver PrideFest is forging ahead with events …

A new bill to protect minors from conversion therapy cleared the Colorado House on Thursday. According to the group One Colorado, LGBT youth are six times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers. (Pixabay)

Ban on Conversion Therapy Clears Colorado House

DENVER - A bill that would ban mental-health professionals licensed in Colorado from engaging in so-called "conversion therapy" with a patient younger…

Boy Scouts of America event. Credit: U.S. Defense Department.

LGBT Groups Condemn Lawmaker's Claim

DENVER – Colorado State Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt is coming under fire for his controversial comments about the Boy Scouts of America ending a …

GRAPHIC: The Birth Certificate Modernization Act would streamline the process for changing the gender on a birth certificate, bringing Colorado up to date with federal policies. Graphic credit: Devin Murphy/Wikimedia Commons.

Transgender Birth Certificate Bill Advances

DENVER - Changing your gender could get a whole lot easier in Colorado, at least on paper. Last week, the Birth Certificate Modernization Act …

PHOTO: Business, faith and community groups say legislation scheduled this week in a Colorado House committee would pave the way for businesses and individuals to discriminate against others who don't share their religious views. Photo credit: Hustvedt/Wikimedia Commons.

Business and Faith Groups Unite to Oppose "Right to Discriminate" Laws

DENVER – A coalition of Colorado business owners, faith leaders and community groups is urging lawmakers to oppose legislation the coalition …

Photo: The GLBT Community Center of Colorado is among dozens of organizations across the U.S. supporting same-sex couples as they pursue their right to marry. Photo courtesy: GLBT Community Center of Colorado.

Colorado Clerks Prepare to Issue Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples

DENVER - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take no action on appeals court rulings in seven states on same-sex marriage is spurring action among …

PHOTO: More than half of teens surveyed for the Pew Research Internet Project said they'd observed instances of cyber-bullying. Photo courtesy www.stopbullying.gov

Bullying in the 21st Century: How to Protect Your Child

DENVER - Bullying is no longer a behavior that happens mostly on the playground or the school bus. Social media is providing online channels for …

The Wild West: CO's Multitude of Cases on Same-Sex Marriage

DENVER - Colorado is becoming the "Wild West" again, at least when it comes to same-sex marriage law. The state's marriage ban is on shaky ground …

Why Wait? Coloradans Travel to Other States to Marry

DENVER – Long time Denver resident Barbara Harrison wanted to celebrate her 25-year relationship with her partner, Michelle, by marrying in …

"Married Filing Jointly": A New Frontier for CO Same-Sex Couples

DENVER - With the year drawing to a close, tax time is just around the corner, and this year same-sex married couples in Colorado and beyond will be …

Photo: Johnnie McMurry will save approximately 600 dollars a month by purchasing coverage through Connect for Health Colorado. Courtesy: McMurry

Today is Deadline for Health Insurance Applications Under ACA

LAKEWOOD, Colo. - Today is the deadline for eligible Coloradans to apply for health coverage under the expansion authorized by the Affordable Care …

Photo: Asher is a high school senior in Denver and is part of Rainbow Alley at the GLBT Center of Colorado.

Gift of Friendship Found on Rainbow Alley

DENVER - This year more than 1,000 Colorado teens have found the gift of friendship and acceptance at Denver's only drop-in and resource center for ga…

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