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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 2d

Whether you're renting in Aurora or owning your home in Westminster, we all have been dealing with a lot in the last few months. Follow Ms. Willa's example and tell your story at https://bit.ly/3UNbMzC or the link in bio.

United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 7d

When our government isn't working for real people or serving the needs of our communities, we need to make our voices heard and our concerns clear. In just three minutes, you can make a big difference. Use your voice for change today and tell your story at https://bit.ly/3UNbMzC

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 10d

This is your LAST CHANCE to canvass with us this year! We've spent this whole year training volunteers and talking to voters on the doors, and we need you to come join us! Head to https://unecolorado.org/our-work/deep-canvassing/ to join us on October 18th.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 14d

We held a public action in Westminster where renters made demands of their corporate landlord, Inspire, and invited them to respond. They didn't show up. Our communities and renters need open communication and safe, stable, and affordable homes.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 17d

We know there's a lot going on, and sometimes it's easier to just doomscroll. But we really want to know what's going on in YOUR life. That's right, you. Take 3 minutes to share the issues that impact your life at https://bit.ly/3UNbMzC today.

a boy labeled "me deciding how to spend the next 3 minutes" stands at a crossroads. One path says " filling out UNE's survey about the issues in my community" and the other says "doomscrolling"

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 22d

La semana pasada, miembros de UNE volaron a DC para contar sus cuentos y luchar contra los recortes presupuestarios. 14 miembros de todo el país fueron arrestados mientras exigían que no se hicieran recortes a programas de vivienda. Si intentan excluirnos del presupuesto, los interrumpiremos.

United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 22d

Last week, UNE members flew to Washington, DC to tell their stories and push back against the life-threatening federal budget cuts. 14 members from across the country were arrested while demanding no cuts to critical housing programs. If they try to cut us out of the budget, we will disrupt them.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 24d

Listen as UNE member and small landlord Bev talks about her responsibility as a landlord and the importance of renters protections. When renters and small landlords work hand in hand, we can create communities that value each of us, instead of a world where corporate profit is the only priority.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · 28d

Earlier this week, UNE members joined @popdemoc.bsky.social in DC. While there, members met with representatives from Colorado, told their stories, and made clear what drastic cuts to housing programs would mean for their communities.

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Popular Democracy 🎙️ @popdemoc.bsky.social · Sep 10

They want:
🚫 411k families evicted
🚫 Elders in unsafe homes
🚫 Disabled folks pushed into the militarized streets
All to line billionaire landlord wallets + fund ICE and private prisons
Join us to say NO TO HOUSING CUTS!

#StopCutsToHousing #StopCutsToHUD

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Sep 8

¡Extra! ¡Extra! ¡Todo sobre la demostración de fuerza que hicieron los miembros de UNE la semana pasada cuando hicieron demandas a los líderes de la ciudad y los propietarios corporativos codiciosos en Westminster! Lea más del Westminster Window:

City leaders vow to go after Westminster slum lords

Three City council members vowed Wednesday night to do more to go after corporate landlords who delay repairs and otherwise ignore unsafe and dangerous living conditions in their apartment buildings.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Sep 8

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Check out the Westminster Window's newest article all about UNE members' display of force last week where they made demands of city leaders and the greedy corporate landlords of Westminster. Read more at https://bit.ly/4ncDgvj

Picture styled as an old newspaper with the title "Breaking News: City Leaders Vow to go After Westminster Slum Lords" above a picture of UNE members with their fists in the air.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yesterday, UNE leaders and members joined neighbors and allies to shed light on the unsafe living conditions in rental housing in Westminster and the lack of sufficient enforcement mechanisms at the city level. When our communities stand together, we put our people power on full display.

UNE member Karl McGirl speaks into a microphone.

UNE member Aunique Marshall speaks into a microphone.

UNE members stand in their power after a successful public meeting.

United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Sep 2

Cuando tenemos conversaciones profundas en las puertas, estamos construyendo una base multiracial de votantes para ayudarnos crear un futuro mejor para nuestras familias y nuestras comunidades. Ve a https://unecolorado.org/our-work/deep-canvassing/ para unirte con nosotros el 20 de septiembre.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Sep 2

When we deep canvass, we're building a multiracial voting base to help build a better future for our families and our communities. Head to https://unecolorado.org/our-work/deep-canvassing/ to join us on September 20th.

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Growing Home @growinghomeinc.bsky.social · Aug 28

📢 Community Resource
Westminster renters, this is YOUR chance to take action!
Join @unecolorado.bsky.social on Sept. 3, 6 to 7:30 pm at The MAC. Come together, hear from City Council, and demand corporate landlords fix rent + living conditions.

📌 More details here: bit.ly/UNE-RentersT...

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 28

We know there’s a lot happening that affects our health, safety, and housing — not only in Colorado, but across the nation. UNE is part of a national movement working to ensure our Colorado federal delegation TRULY represents us. Head to https://bit.ly/3UNbMzC today to make your voice heard.

United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 27

A few things about us:
1. We love love.
2. We love fully funded communities, people power, and elected officials that truly represent us.
3. We DON'T love when greedy corporations put profits over people and tear our communities apart.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement photoshoot. Taylor is labeled "Me" and Travis is labeled "fully funded communities"

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 22

En dos años, el alquiler de Erika aumentó en un 35%, lo que la obligó a elegir entre comestibles, útiles escolares y el alquiler. Erika y sus tres hijos son solo un ejemplo de las miles de familias de Colorado afectadas por el uso de algoritmos de fijación de alquileres.

United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 22

En este momento, nuestros legisladores estatales se reúnen en una sesión especial. Para Erika, miembro de UNE, esta es una oportunidad para que nuestro gobierno estatal haga algo con respecto a los algoritmos de fijación de alquileres que los propietarios corporativos utilizan.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 22

Over 2 years, Erika's rent was dramatically increased by 35%, leaving her struggling to keep up with rising costs. Erika and her three kids are just one example of the thousands of Colorado families impacted by this. We need our legislators to side with our communities, not corporate greed.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 22

Right now, our state legislators are meeting for a special session. For UNE member Erika, this is an opportunity for our state government to do something about the rent-setting algorithms corporate landlords are using to hike up her rent at astronomical levels.

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 19

Race, place, and wealth are being manipulated to divide our communities here in Colorado. Together, our communities are more powerful than their divisive tactics. Head to https://unecolorado.org/join today to stay up to date with our work.

Photo of UNE members with the text "Stronger Together. Join UNE Today."

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United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 14

No vamos a parar de contar las historias de inquilinos poderosos o parar de hablar sobre la importancia de protecciones para inquilinos y de manteniendo a los propietarios corporativos codiciosos responsables. Y no vamos a para de mandar nuestros amigos todos nuestros videos tampoco.

United for a New Economy - UNE @unecolorado.bsky.social · Aug 14

We're not going to stop telling the stories of powerful renters and talking about the importance of renter protections and keeping greedy corporate landlords in check. And we won't stop sending our friends all our videos, either.

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