While his intentions might have been noble, Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman’s decision to spend time living on the streets recently did not bring him any closer to the truth when it comes to understanding the complex and multifaceted challenges facing our unhoused neighbors. To the contrary, the mayor’s week of voluntary poverty appears to have […]
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Opinion: Amid December’s sacred times, we must stand steadfast against COVID-19
The global pandemic of 2020 has been challenging in every way – personally, financially and spiritually. But we can be the healing balm we need, if we just come together for our common good. COVID-19 has changed everything for most of us. More than 3,500 Coloradans have died because of the virus and close to […]
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We the (faithful) People: A coalition of religious groups is pushing to redefine faith in Colorado politics
A coalition of faith groups is showing up at the state Capitol every Tuesday and taking on two big tasks: Pushing legislators for policy that reflects their values and trying to redefine the political voice of the faithful in Colorado. At the launch of Faithful Tuesdays in February, prayers from a Reform rabbi and a […]