This past legislative session was momentous for environmental justice and clean energy in Colorado. That success was due to a bold coalition of empowered people partnered with brave legislators who fought to improve life in communities — particularly communities of color — that disproportionately bear the impacts of environmental and health harms. Throughout the session, […]
Ean Thomas Tafoya
Special to The Colorado Sun
Twitter: @BelieveEan
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: We bailed out the banks, now it’s their turn to bail the people out
It is April 1, and rents and many mortgages are due and people across this country are unemployed, underemployed and losing their businesses due to a government-mandated stay-at-home order. But this order has been given without any guarantee that we will all have and keep our shelter. The science is clear — these are the […]
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Opinion: Wheeler is the wrong choice for EPA and the health of Colorado
When Andrew Wheeler appeared for his confirmation hearing last month, his responses to questions from U.S. senators were disingenuous at best and often outright misleading. This should come as no surprise since the former coal lobbyist stands with the polluters he’s supposed to oversee rather than the American people he would be charged to protect […]