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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · 5d

The argument that parents’ rights to access religious education is weird. Plenty of 💰 sits in church banks & with wealthy believers. Why not repurpose that 💰to make private religious schools more accessible?

The US is not a theocracy. Let’s leave religious grooming to other countries.

Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · 5d

The districts in this tangled web use the same law firm as Woodland Park: Miller Farmer Carson Law.

Is this Colorado Christian school public or private? The answer depends on whom you ask.

Backers of Riverstone Academy say it’s a public school, but some government officials say it’s not. Whether the school is public or private could determine if it gets state funding and can meet local…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · 5d

Once again, Woodland Park School District is in the news. Allegations now go far beyond debates about ethics.

DAVIS: With Major Vote Looming, Residency of School Board Members Called Into Question

DAVIS: With Major Vote Looming, Residency of School Board Members Called Into Question

With less than a week left until ballots are counted and with none of them seeking re-election, the four-member conservative bloc of Woodland Park’s controversial School Board is making plans...

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · 7d

"Dark money" is money that can't really be traced. We really need to ask: Why are rich people and their organizations pouring money into school board elections? Do they REALLY care about kids, families, parents and education? What is the ROI they expect?

DAVIS: The Dark Money in Your Mailbox

The spend-down has begun. If you live in one of Colorado’s hotly contested school districts, you have probably noticed by now. The banner ads attached to web pages like this...

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Aug 5

Who else is concerned about the Separation of Church & State? Sign up for this VIRTUAL | AU Volunteers Meeting [August 2025] · Americans United for Separation of Church and State mobilize.us/s/T0AMup

VIRTUAL | AU Volunteers Meeting [August 2025] · Americans United for Separation of Church and State

## Calling All AU Volunteers! Please join us for a private Zoom meeting where we'll provide updates on AU's work since the last meeting, hear from fellow AU volunteers about the activities they've…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 25

More than 20 states sued the Trump administration, then at least 10 REPUBLICANS begged them to release the $$$. Was it a distraction or incompetence? They knew the money was due on July 1 in advance. Ed Dept says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 22

Colorado school districts wait for millions in missing funds, plan contingencies for next school year

The Trump administration was expected to release nearly $13 million to Colorado schools Monday, but the state is still waiting.

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 14

CO & Phil Weiser are going after the $70 million CONGRESS promised to CO public school kids! Kudos to the 22 states, including CO, that are standing up to the Feds. No kings. No dictators. No autocrats. This is the USA. www.denverpost.com/2025/07/14/c...

Colorado sues Trump administration over $80 million in withheld education funding

Colorado school districts expected to receive about $80 million, and many have already budgeted the funds, including hiring employees for the new academic year.

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 12

Are the Feds stealing money from the states? Use this Heat Map to see how much $ the Feds failed to send on July 1. Congress already approved this $ & school districts NEED $ to start school next month. Impact of Federal Delays by District – Heat Map | CDE

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 11

Corporations stand to benefit from intended ICE expansion in Colorado: ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals New Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention in Colorado

ACLU FOIA Litigation Reveals New Information About Plans to Expand ICE Detention in Colorado

New documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Colorado reveal further details about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) plans to expand ICE detention facilities in

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 10

The Colorado Springs Gazette is running a poll asking if you approve of the Big Beautiful Bill. You don’t have to subscribe to respond. Go to the home page and scroll down until you find it. Kathy McCauley Love gazette.com

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The Gazette is Colorado Springs's most trusted source for breaking news, sports, weather, obituaries, politics, business, art, entertainment, blogs, video, photos.

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 10

Brilliant public comment calling out the ridiculous logic and intended distraction of the far right obsession with sexuality, gender & biology! www.instagram.com/reel/DL59vu2...

@waltermasterson • Instagram reel

55K likes, 1,524 comments - waltermasterson on July 9, 2025: "School District 2 in NYC was taken over by Moms for Liberty. 2 of them were recently voted off but there’s still a few left. Respect to...

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 5

An CO extremist spreading claims of “furries” in schools accused a reporter of libel. Colorado Court of Appeals orders dismissed the libel lawsuit against newspaper. Thank you to Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s ongoing work!

Colorado Court of Appeals orders dismissal of libel lawsuit against newspaper over ‘furries’ story - Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition

The Colorado Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of a libel case against the Arvada Press because plaintiff Jeffco Kids First failed to show “actual malice” by the newspaper or that statements…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 4

Learn more about how ALL the are impacted by Title grant freezes. Different articles cite different figures as they discuss various breakouts. States Face Uncertainty as an Estimated $6.2 Billion in K–12 Funding Remains Unreleased: Here’s the Fiscal Impact by State | Learning Policy Institute

States Face Uncertainty as an Estimated $6.2 Billion in K–12 Funding Remains Unreleased: Here’s the Fiscal Impact by State

States face uncertainty as $4.8 billion in K–12 federal funding remains unreleased. If the U.S. Department of Education doesn’t distribute these funds by July 1, state educational agencies will need…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 3

“Federal law typically prohibits the White House from unilaterally withholding funds appropriated by Congress. Any presidential request to rescind funds must be approved by Congress within 45 days, or the money must be spent as directed.”

Donald Trump withholds federal money from schools: What to know

The freeze, estimated at $5 billion to $6.8 billion, affects more than 10 percent of federal K-12 education funding to states.

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 3

$70 million due to schools on July 1 was not sent by the Feds! Use this easy link from the CO Assoc. of School Boards to contact your legislators: The Feds must RELEASE the $70 million due to CO nearly $7 billion nationally! Our tax dollars paid for this.
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Demand the U.S. Department of Education release Title funds - FastDemocracy

The U.S. Department of Education announced on July 1, 2025 it will withhold billions of dollars in Federal education funding. These funds have already been appropriated by Congress. These cuts would…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 3

Unless federal funding levels are restored, Colorado is projected to lose more than $70 million in education support for the 2025-2026 school year! This impacts EVERYONE. Action: Contact your elected officials NOW!

Denver Public Schools is one of many Colorado districts to feel the impact from freeze on education grants

School districts across Colorado could lose up to $70 million in funding after the Trump administration withheld nearly $7 billion in education grants expected nationwide on July 1.

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jul 3

You might be aware that Trump has arbitrarily decided to withhold $6.8B worth of Title funds, already lawfully allocated to education by Congress. We stand to lose $71 million in Colorado. Please consider responding to this CASB call to action (be sure you customize your letter at that step)

Demand the U.S. Department of Education release Title funds - FastDemocracy

The U.S. Department of Education announced on July 1, 2025 it will withhold billions of dollars in Federal education funding. These funds have already been appropriated by Congress. These cuts would…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 28

America is supposed to be the land of the free. So why are extremist pundits and politicians leading attacks on the rights of vulnerable people who just want to be themselves? Fear mongering is about power, not people. Spread facts, not fear! #TruthBrigade truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/LqGknwk0

Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 28

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education! Ultra-wealthy elites & Christian Nationalists were blocked from ramming this SCHOOL VOUCHERS through Congress against the will of the American people. Governance, ethics & transparency in action!

A Victory for Religious Freedom and Public Education

The Senate Parliamentarian just struck a major blow to efforts to undermine public education and erode the separation of religion and government. The proposed national school voucher program, modeled…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 27

The people who are dismantling democracy don’t want us thinking about that. That’s why they they keep us talking about a handful of trans kids who want to play sports.

Okay, But Why Are So Many People Talking About Trans Kids?

Podcast Episode · Red Wine & Blue · 06/25/2025 · 10m

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 26

Is this really the best use of taxpayer resources? Academy D-20 joins lawsuit against state over athletic policies

Academy D-20 joins lawsuit against state over athletic policies

Academy D-20’s Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to direct the district to draft and implement a policy classifying access to locker rooms, restrooms, and athletic…

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 25

Ivy Liu is right. This lawsuit orchestrated by conservative extremists in Co Springs is BAD. Read why. | Former D49 Board Member Ivy Liu Criticizes Lawsuit Involving D20 School Board Candidate Susan Payne - The D20 Accountability Project

Former D49 Member Ivy Liu Criticizes Lawsuit Involving D20 School Board Candidate Susan Payne - The D20 Accountability Project

Former D49 board member Ivy Liu condemns costly, politically motivated lawsuit involving D20 school board candidate Susan Payne, highlighting election-year posturing and fiscal irresponsibility.

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 25

Wake up, Colorado. This cult-like movement has roots in Colorado & is not isolated to Colorado Springs. DAVIS: When Spiritual Warfare Becomes Christian Terrorism coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/06/davi...

DAVIS: When Spiritual Warfare Becomes Christian Terrorism

Around 3:30am on Saturday, June 14, a man dressed as a police officer knocked on the door of a home in New Hope, Minnesota. When the inhabitants, a married couple...

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Liz in CO @copubliced.bsky.social · Jun 17

This is why we should be worried. There’s a difference between being conservative & religious and being a radicalized extremist. Some school board and classical charter school activists are playing with fire. | Boelter and the deadly cost of religious extremism |

From missionary to alleged murderer: Vance Boelter and the deadly cost of religious extremism

The Minnesota man's sermons, ideology, and violent actions show the dangers of unchecked religious radicalism

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