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Colorado Progressives Reject Romney-Ryan Vision Of America's Future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESaturday, August 11, 2012CONTACT: Joanne Schwartz, Executive Director at 303-991-1900
DENVER: As former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney announced his selection of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate today, ProgressNow Colorado, the state's largest online progressive advocacy organization, released the following statement:

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Tell Romney and Colorado Republicans: stop serving the richest 2%

Today, Mitt Romney's surrogates--including Colorado Republican members of Congress--are fanning out across the state of Colorado. But they're not here to win the support of Colorado's middle class.

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Coloradans Reject Romney's Plans To Eliminate Thousands of Colorado Jobs

Opposition to wind power tax credit directly threatens Colorado's economyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, August 2, 2012CONTACT: Joanne Schwartz, Executive Director at 303-991-1900

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Progressives Condemn House Vote To Preserve Tax Cuts For Wealthy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, August 1, 2012CONTACT: Joanne Schwartz, Executive Director at 303-991-1900DENVER: Learning today of the vote by Colorado Republican members of Congress to reject the Senate's plans for extending the Bush tax cuts for middle class Americans, ProgressNow Colorado, the state's largest online progressive advocacy organization, offered the following statement:

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A very happy anniversary

This week, we're celebrating the 47th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare.

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Corporations Continue To Flee ALEC: When Will Colorado Take Note?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, July 27, 2012CONTACT: Joanne Schwartz, Executive Director at 303-991-1900DENVER: As the controversial American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) wraps up its annual meeting in Salt Lake City, ProgressNow Colorado, the state's largest online advocacy organization, renewed its call for Colorado legislators to disclose their involvement with the organization and "model legislation" from ALEC introduced in Colorado.

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Join us: prevent another Aurora

Last week, Colorado suffered a tragic loss when a single gunman, dressed in full body armor and carrying several guns including one assault rifle, opened fire in a crowded movie theater in Aurora. We at ProgressNow Colorado remain shaken by this terrible act of violence. The time has come to break the silence and speak out.

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Statement from Colorado Faith Leaders in Response to Aurora Tragedy

DENVER: As faith leaders, we join with all Coloradans and the members of our churches, temples, and mosques to pray for everyone affected by this unthinkable tragedy. We pray for the families of the victims and mourn their loss. We are thankful for the firefighters, police, doctors, and nurses who have risen to the challenge and continue to protect our communities every day.

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Colorado Progressives Extend Thoughts and Prayers To Aurora Shooting Victims

Call for Congress, elected officials to come together to prevent future tragediesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, July 20, 2012CONTACT: Joanne Schwartz, Executive Director at 303-991-1900DENVER: Learning this morning of the tragic shootings overnight at a movie theater in the Denver suburb of Aurora, ProgressNow Colorado offered condolences to the victims, their families, and the community of Aurora as a whole.

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Release: Opposition to Gessler's Partisan Agenda Heats Up

With rule hearings next week, "Gessler Watch" project relaunchesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 19, 2012CONTACT: Joanne Schwartz, Executive Director at 303-991-1900

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