Thank you to everyone who attended our 2023 Force for Good Luncheon and 25th Anniversary Reception! We were honored to welcome Governor Jared Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, as well as a host of community leaders and advocates from across the front range! We even had attendees who joined us from as far awayContinue reading “2023 Force for Good Luncheon”
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Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2023 CONTACTAlanna Hunter-Lawley, Interfaith Alliance of Coloradoinfo@interfaithallianceco.org Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate Denver, Colorado — Shara Smith, CEO, The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado released the following statement: Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well, but suspectContinue reading “Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate”
Jacksonville Reminds Us of the Importance of Realizing Dr. King’s Dream
While August 28th marks the 60th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s march on Washington, our hearts are broken for the people of Jacksonville, Florida. 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr, 19-year-old Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr., and 29-year-old Jarrald De’shaun Gallion were all killed in a Dollar General store by a gunman who was intentionallyContinue reading “Jacksonville Reminds Us of the Importance of Realizing Dr. King’s Dream”
Don’t Miss Our Clean Slate Listening Sessions!
As part of the Clean Slate Colorado coalition, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is hosting a series of listening sessions on record-sealing and the impact it can have on justice-impacted individuals attempting to rebuild their lives. These listening sessions will take place between August 14th and August 16th at First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373Continue reading “Don’t Miss Our Clean Slate Listening Sessions!”
Faith in the Time of Climate Change
The ongoing climate crisis feels more urgent than ever before amidst ongoing heatwaves across the US and the rest of the world. Aside from oppressive heat in Colorado, our neighbors to the Southwest have also felt the effects of a rapidly changing climate: In Phoenix, Arizona, for example, the city saw a record 31 consecutiveContinue reading “Faith in the Time of Climate Change”
View Interfaith’s 2023 Legislative Report!
2023 was a landmark legislative session for both Colorado and Interfaith! While there is still plenty of work to do, we were nonetheless able to advocate for numerous policies that have now become the law of the land, improving the lives of millions of Coloradans for generations to come. After one of the most productiveContinue reading “View Interfaith’s 2023 Legislative Report!”
The Interfaith Case for Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued two rulings last week drastically setting back civil rights: One was the 303 Creative v. Elenis (PDF link) decision paving the way for businesses to discriminate against customers under the guise of free speech, and the other ruling in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. PresidentContinue reading “The Interfaith Case for Affirmative Action”
Interfaith Alliance of Colorado CEO Shara Smith’s Statement on 303 Creative v. Elenis Decision
Last week, the majority on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 in favor of the plaintiff in the 303 Creative v. Elenis case. The case in question involves a Colorado-based website designer who may have fabricated a request from a same-sex couple to design a wedding website, then used that asContinue reading “Interfaith Alliance of Colorado CEO Shara Smith’s Statement on 303 Creative v. Elenis Decision”
Colorado Has Transformed from a Nightmare to a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ+ Community
For this Pride Month, it seems appropriate to delve into the evolution Colorado has undergone over the last few decades from what gay author Armistead Maupin once called “the South Africa of the US for gays” into a national leader on safeguarding and protecting LGBTQ+ rights. This year in particular was a landmark year forContinue reading “Colorado Has Transformed from a Nightmare to a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ+ Community”
Legislature’s Gutting of Polis’ Housing Proposal Will Prolong Affordability Crisis
Last week, the Colorado Legislature passed a 39-page amendment fundamentally altering Senate Bill 23-213, the comprehensive housing proposal Governor Jared Polis put forth earlier this year. The amendment effectively renders the proposal toothless, sadly making the much-needed construction of new housing subject to any bureaucratic barriers local governments may choose to put in place. ThisContinue reading “Legislature’s Gutting of Polis’ Housing Proposal Will Prolong Affordability Crisis”