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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · 4h

Our State Director, @wjhowell.bsky.social's, full statement on the legislative retreat that took place in Vail this past weekend:
#copolitics #coleg

Colorado Working Families Party Statement on "Opportunity Caucus" Legislative Retreat
This is what corporate corruption in our state legislature looks like: bringing legislators to an all-expenses-paid retreat at an upscale hotel in Vail, for ‘trainings’ with corporate lobbyists. These are exactly the kind of behind-closed-doors big money special interest politics that alienate voters and erode trust in our democracy.

At a time when everyday Coloradans are struggling to afford housing, healthcare, utilities and other basic necessities, it’s galling to see some out-of-touch legislators choosing to spend their time mingling with corporate lobbyists at luxury retreats instead of working to solve real problems. Working Families Party members across the state are organizing for a government that puts the needs of everyday people above the wants of the greedy corporations that are jacking up prices on all of us. It’s time for our elected officials to decide whose side they’re really on.
-Wynn Howell, Colorado Families Party State Director

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · 12h

If you’re a Colorado legislator choosing to wine & dine with corporate lobbyists in Vail instead of standing up for working people…
You’re part of the problem.

The people you are supposed to represent are paying attention. And they’re tired of being sold out.
coloradosun.bluelena.io/index.php?ac...

A group of Democrats rubbed elbows with lobbyists last weekend in Vail. Who paid the tab?

coloradosun.bluelena.io

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · 2d

Teachers are taking action to protect our students and our public schools. We're proud to show our solidarity by joining D11 teachers and @coloradoea.bsky.social on the strike line today.

Colorado Springs Education Association graphic with big text "ON STRIKE FOR OUR STUDENTS" set overtop of a picture from a rally outside of a school in Colorado Springs.

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · 22d

We’re proud to announce our endorsements for the November 2025 election! Here are the candidates and campaigns ready to fight for working families. Now, let’s get them elected.

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Colorado Working Families Party 2025 Endorsements
MUNICIPAL:
Aurora City Council At-Large: Alli Jackson
Aurora City Council Ward 1: Gianina Horton
Aurora City Council Ward 2: Amy Wiles
Boulder City Council: Lauren Folkerts
Boulder City Council: Nicole Speer
Centennial City Council Dist. 2: Ashish Vaidya
Fort Collins Mayor: Emily Francis
Fort Collins City Council Dist. 5: Zoelle Lane
Greeley Mayor: Tiffany Simmons
Littleton City Council Dist. 3: Amanda Henderson
Longmont City Council At-Large: Jake Marsing
Longmont City Council At-Large: Crystal Prieto
Pueblo City Council At-Large: Selena Ruiz-Gomez
Salida City Council Ward 3: Salty Riggs
Thornton City Council Ward 2: John Alge
SCHOOL BOARD:
Adams-Arapahoe 28J: Kristin Mallory
Denver Dist. 2: Xóchitl 'Sochi' Gaytán
Denver Dist. 3: Dr. DJ Torres
Denver Dist. 4: Monica Hunter
Poudre Dist. C: Karla Baise
Poudre Dist. D: Coronda Ziegler
Pueblo D60: Rae Carnevale
Pueblo D60: Tommy Farrell
BALLOT MEASURES:
Vote YES: Proposition LL (Statewide)
Vote YES: Proposition MM (STATEWIDE)
Vote YES: ADAMS 12 BALLOT ISSUE 5B
Vote NO: DENVER BALLOT ISSUE 2D
Vote YES: DENVER REFERRED QUESTION 2F
Vote NO: DENVER REFERRED QUESTION 2G
Vote YES: LARIMER COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE 1A
Vote YES: LARIMER COUNTY BALLOT ISSUE 1B
Vote NO: CITY OF PUEBLO BALLOT QUESTION 2C
Vote YES: CITY OF PUEBLO BALLOT QUESTION 2D

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Jake Marsing @jakemarsing.bsky.social · 22d

More big endorsement news: The @workingfamilies.org and @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social is backing our campaign! This is another signal that we’re building a people-powered coalition rooted in working families, not special interests. Together, we can build a Longmont where every family can thrive.

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Sep 8

Working people are proving we can beat corporate politicians and win the future we need.

Join us on Wednesday for a public forum in Denver to learn winning strategies and connect with organizers building people-powered campaigns right here in Colorado. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/co-wfp/event...

Public Forum: Mamdani's Election Campaign Lessons for Colorado Progressives. September 10 6:30pm Maglione Hall - University of Denver

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us: find an event near you at maydaystrong.org

#workersoverbillionaires #laborday #unionstrong #1u #solidarity #fdt

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 29

We stand with DPS students.
We stand with DCTA teachers.
And we stand with our siblings in the LGBTQ+ community.
Period.

#transisbeautiful

@coloradoea.bsky.social @workingfamilies.org #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqia #lgbtpride #unionstrong #1u #nohate #queer #copolitics #resist #transrightsarehumanrights

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Joanne Belknap @joannebelknap.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yesterday, I had the great honor of meeting @mauricewfp.bsky.social & @amiebacaoehlert.bsky.social at a Denver WFP @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social event! C’mon Colorado! Let’s get this Latina former union leader & public school teacher elected to Congress! #Pinks #Colorado

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 27

The vibes Gov. Polis and the “Opportunity Caucus” brought to the Special Session

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement meme. Taylor is labeled “Corporate Dems” Kelce is “Big Tech, Corporate Landlords, & CEOs”

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 14

Throwing your hat in the ring is simple: just fill out the nomination form linked below. You should also check out this information sheet containing key dates, eligibility guidelines, and other info you'll need.

More info: wfpus.org/2025cowfpsci...
Nomination form: wfpus.org/2025cowfpscnom

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 14

The State Committee is the leadership body made up of COWFP members across the state that sets our direction, determines our endorsements, and leads our work. And it's time to elect State Committee members to terms that will run from Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. (2/3)

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our 2025 State Committee elections are kicking off, and nominations are open now! (1/3)

Colorado Working Families Party State Committee Elections
8/24: Nominations due
8/28: Ballots out
9/6: Last day to vote
More info: https://wfpus.org/2025cowfpscinfo
Nomination form: https://wfpus.org/2025cowfpscnom

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 12

No one should have to face harassment or threats simply for serving their community. Yet Rep. Yara Zokaie meets these challenges with courage, grace, and strength. @repyara.bsky.social continues to fight for regular Coloradans every day, and we are proud to stand with her. #copolitics #coleg

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Aug 4

Must-read exposé: Workers defeated the Restaurant Association's corporate lies in Colorado, so now they're relying on Trump & MAGA to force their anti-worker agenda on us.

They're not looking out for workers, they're exploiting us for profit and power. #copolitics

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

“No Tax on Tips” Is an Industry Plant

Trump’s “populist” policy is backed by the National Restaurant Association—probably because it won’t stop establishments from paying servers below the minimum wage.

www.newyorker.com

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 29

Gabe Evans just got crowned Most Vulnerable Republican in Congress.
Turns out voting to gut Medicaid and rural hospitals isn’t a great re-election strategy.
Let’s flip this seat and send a teacher to congress. Donate or sign up to support Amie --> www.amieforcolorado.com

#copolitics

Screenshot of Colorado Politics headline "National site ranks Colorado Republican Gabe Evans as most vulnerable House incumbent in the country"

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · Jul 28

This is a humanitarian crisis on a seismic scale.

The U.S. needs to use every lever of power to pressure the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, stop the targeting and killing of Palestinians seeking food, and bring an end to this slaughter once and for all.

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Working Families Party 🐺 @workingfamilies.org · Jul 28

The Israeli government is perpetrating a mass starvation campaign by blocking life-saving aid from reaching Gaza.

Tens of thousands of children are at risk of death due to Israel’s blockade. Hundreds of people seeking food and aid have been shot dead by IDF troops.

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 19

HOW TO APPLY:
Fill out the form linked below and we'll send you the appropriate questionnaire for the office you are seeking. Interviews will be conducted in the weeks following the application deadline.
act.workingfamilies.org/forms/apply-...

Apply for the WFP Endorsement

act.workingfamilies.org

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 19

Running for office in 2025? Apply for our endorsement!
Applications are due by August 17th at 11:59pm.

act.workingfamilies.org/forms/apply-...

Apply for the WFP Endorsement

act.workingfamilies.org

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 15

Now, Amie is ready to take that fight to Congress and stand up to extremists like Gabe Evans, who’s
attacking Medicaid, SNAP, and the freedoms we rely on.

We need leaders who live our values -- and Amie is exactly that.

Working Families Party endorses Amie Baca-Oehlert Colorado Congressional Dist. 8

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 15

ENDORSEMENT ALERT: We’re proud to endorse Amie Baca-Oehlert for Congress in CO-8!

Amie’s not a career politician -- she’s a mom, a
teacher, and a lifelong fighter for working families.
From the classroom to the Capitol, Amie has always
shown up for her community. #copolitics

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 2

Heart of the Movement: Our top award, in recognition of being powerful and consistent champions of working people and organizers for justice inside the Capitol. (5/5)

2025 Legislative Session
Heart of the Movement:
Senator Julie Gonzales

2025 Legislative Session
Heart of the Movement:
Senator Mike Weissman

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 2

Torchbearer: For lighting the path to victory for working families by leading with courage, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to people over profits, in particular for her role in creating the deal that removed forced wage cuts from the tipped worker bill. (4/5)

2025 Legislative Session
Torchbearer: Representative & Majority Leader Monica Duran

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Colorado Working Families Party @workingfamiliesco.bsky.social · Jul 2

Future Builder: An emerging leader building grassroots momentum and bringing fearless energy to the fight for a Colorado that works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected. (3/5)

2025 Legislative Session
Future Builder: Representative Yara Zokaie

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