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Opinion: Racism is a public health crisis, but naming it isn’t enough

The intersectionality of race and health has always existed, but it has rarely been acknowledged by society at large. Then suddenly, after years of passivity, 21 states – including Colorado – have declared racism a public health emergency. Now, as encouraging as this may seem, the longterm potency of this kind of performative politics is […]

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Opinion: Colorado’s Basic Cash Assistance families need a boost out of poverty

Most Coloradans struggle to keep up with the rising costs of housing, food and utilities. For parents, the squeeze makes it even harder to provide the basics like diapers, bus passes, school supplies and formula.  For families in our communities with the least income, Colorado provides Basic Cash Assistance to bridge gaps between jobs or […]