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It’s official, Colorado voters passed Prop FF to give ALL public school students the option to eat two free school meals daily, regardless of their family’s income. No more shame, worry, or stigma, because a child doesn’t have money to eat. Thanks
@hungerfreeco
#copolitics
& you!
How dare you
@SenCoryGardner
!My colleagues and I passed reinsurance while Trump, you, and Senate Republicans have sabotaged the ACA and healthcare. This was passed with NO THANKS to you. Don’t you dare to try and take credit for our work.
#copolitics
#coleg
#cosen
GREAT NEWS ➡️ Today
@CMSGov
approved Colorado’s reinsurance waiver, which will greatly lower the cost of health care premiums in Colorado. I’ve worked with the state and CMS to make this a reality and I’m proud of this bipartisan accomplishment to drive down health care costs.
Today, I am wishing my beloved son; Javad Marshall Fields a “Happy Birthday” in heaven. My son didn’t die of natural causes. He was murdered at the tender age of 22. Missing him everyday. Never forgotten. Always loved. I know he is watching down on us.
Moms Demand Action is courage.
She is bold
She is brave
She is the present.
She is the future.
Taking up the responsibility to end gun Violence!
@MomsDemand
#YesWeCan
OTD, My son was murdered, June 20, 2005. I loved him from his first breath. I’ll grieve him till my last. Placed flowers on his gravesite this morning, saying both names Javad Marshall Fields and Vivian Wolfe and others whose lives were taken far too soon due to gun violence.
#RIP
Just want to pause for a moment to recognize what would have been my son’s 41st birthday. My beloved son: Javad Marshall Fields should be alive today! But he’s not...
My son was murdered and he is “forever 22”. I will continue to labor in his “light” to end gun violence, one
Rest In Peace iconic Dr. Sharon Bailey
Ph.D. a native of Denver, graduate of East High School, undergraduate degree from Princeton University, & Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. I will always remember your legacy and incredible body of work in community. We miss you already
Shameful tactic. GOP recalling
@Sully_720
for sponsoring gun legislation. His son’s life was stolen by gun violence. Really, a tax funded recall! What did you expect, he said he would. Never underestimate a father’s love.
#coleg
#copoiltics
Welcome back to Colorado, Vice President Kamala Harris
@VP
. It was a pleasure to join you at a reception in Denver. We appreciate your leadership on climate change, affordable healthcare, reproductive rights, and safer communities.
Thank you for your service.
“No parent should ever have to wonder if their child is safe at school. I want Coloradans and Americans across the country to know that Congress is taking action to stop school violence”. Learn more about the
#StopSchoolViolenceAct
here:
Dear Colorado Today...
@GovofCO
commutes capital punishment sentences of those who killed my son and bride to be. In a stoke of a pen Gov Polis hijacks justice and undermines our criminal justice system.
#coleg
#copiltics
Honored to team up with
@GabbyGiffords
“Gun Safety Town Hall”. We come together against hate and violence. Thank you Aurora for showing up and calling on Congress to pass laws that will protect our community and students.
#copolitics
Remember
#ElijahMcClain
. He died after a violent police encounter w police & paramedics as he politely pleaded w/ them? Elijah McClain did not have to die. The officers were reckless in their encounter, using violence instead of
de-escalating. When will it stop. Heartbreaking 💔
HUGE. Governor Jared Polis
@GovofCO
just signed bills into law protecting patients, providers, and reproductive health care freedoms. In Colorado, we’ve been proactive about protecting people’s basic rights now and for the future.
#coleg
#copolitics
Passing Colorado’s Crown act will send an important message that hair policing shouldn’t be tolerated. Allowing someone to grow their hair out of their head the way they want to should be fine.
#coleg
#copolitics
#CrownAct
FACT: Prop HH does not end TABOR refunds. If HH passes, all Colorado taxpayers will receive more than $800 in their next TABOR refund, a refund of $326-$1,028 in 2024 and $269-$848 in 2025 (depending on the person’s income). I voted
#YesOnPropHH
#copolitics
#coleg
I HAD to speak up today. I joined a peaceful demonstration along with
@Leroy_Garcia
@leslieherod
@SerenaForCO
and others to introduce a bill to Enhance Law Enforcement Integrity. Sick of seeing violence committed against unarmed black people.
#coleg
#copolitics
.
In 2012,
@SenRhondaFields
became Colorado's first Black woman Speaker Pro Temp, and in 2016 she became the first Black woman to serve Aurora in the Senate. She's a gun safety champion and survivor: Her son, Javad, and his fiancee, Vivian, were fatally shot in Aurora in 2005.
#BHM
Way to go! You can’t solve a problem until you name it.
@GovofCO
&
@CDPHE
poised to declare racism a public health crisis in CO. You’ve got to call it for what it is. If it hurts people, if it kills people, it’s a public health issue.
These moms & friends work to change laws by demanding elected officials to protect children not guns. I LOVE seeing them at State captiol and around town! Hey
@MomsDemand
your advocacy for common sense gun safety ensures a safe future for Colorado Kids.
#coleg
#Copolitics
Ghost Guns are:
• Designed to avoid all gun laws
• Untraceable and unsterilized
• Available to buy and build
w/o a background check
• Weapon of choice among ppl who are legally prohibit from buying guns.
#SB288
- Closing a deadly loophole to state firearms laws.
#coleg
Ghost guns banned under new Colorado law signed by Police
“We worked hard this session to make Colorado safer and prevent gun violence, and this new law is a big step towards reaching that goal.”
#COpolitics
#GunViolence
#NoPaywallHere
#COleg
No legal basis for stop. Within seconds police used force on McClain, including two carotid holds. EMS administered ketamine. This week,
#coleg
addressed the supervision/use of ketamine (HB21-1251) which bill passed & is headed to the Gov’s desk! See you soon Gov’s
@GovofCo
.
Thank you
@RepEpps
for taking action to enact an assault weapon ban, it’s the 1st vote of this kind in CO. Your work on
#HB1230
speaks for many. “I say,
It’s in the reach of your arms,
The span of your hips, The stride of your steps. Phenomenal woman, that’s you.”
#MayaAngelou
During closings, around 1 am, my colleague (who I was facing) told me
@MomsDemand
were standing behind me. I know it was in solidarity. Thank you.♥️
I’m sorry that most Dem leadership does not want to ban assault weapons—yet. They never will, unless you make them.
On we press.
Inspired to see many faces from Everytown, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action at the Capitol today. Students and moms met with lawmakers to advocate for common sense gun policies.
#coleg
#copolitics
. We can…
#EndGunViolence
Extending my warmest congratulations to
@PortiaColorado
on her installation as President of the NAACP CO MT WY. Being elected is a testament to your leadership. To former President Rosemary Lytle we are thankful for your efforts in supporting human rights across our state/nation.
My beloved son, Javad Marshall Fields should be celebrating his 40th birthday today with family and friends.
But he’s not...
Rest In Heavenly Peace my son. Maisha, family, friends, Mommy, and those who loved you continue the fight in your “light” to end gun violence.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Held back tears as I placed flowers on my son’s gravesite:
#OnThisDay
, June 20, in 2005, my beloved son and his fiancée were ambushed and murdered 13 years ago with the bravery and courage to .. “just do right”.
#NeverForgotten
. Love you two forever and ever.
Today is my birthday and I am asking you to acknowledge the loss and injustice that gun violence causes. A simple, “I will remember their name” will make a difference.
#BreakTheSilence
Natural Hair Discrimination Is Now Officially Illegal In Colorado. Our
#CROWN
’s are Beautiful, Magnificent, Amazing, Powerful! Our CROWN’s are all that and more!
#Coleg
#copolitics
.
.
@SenJanetBuckner
passed SB21-194 Maternal Health Providers in HHS committee to envision a Co where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. It’s time to improve health outcomes for Black mamas/babies.
#CoPolitics
#coleg
I used my vote to re-elect
@MichaelBennet
,
@pweiser
, and
@JenaGriswold
, because they understand the challenges we face in Colorado and together with
@RepJoeNeguse
, I know they are committed to the work that’s required of servant leaders. Go Vote!
Heartbroken, yet another white man dressed in tactical gear armed with an AR-15 covered in Naxi swastikas, walked into a Dollar General in Jacksonville and shot Black people because he was a racist. This is hatred. This is Bigotry. This is intolerance. And, this is unacceptable.
Hey Colorado, never thought I’d be watching a Georgia senate runoff in January like it was life altering. But of course here I am fully engage watching
@SteveKornacki
go to the big board to break down the latest in the Georgia Senate runoff election.
#COPolitics
Dr. King did not die dreaming – he died trying to raise the wages of garbage workers in Memphis, Tenn. Celebrating MLK’s life and legacy means reflecting on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change. We are the
@COblackcaucus
.
#coleg
#MLKWeekend
Incredible, I couldn't be more proud of tis guy... Congressman
@JoeNeguse
owing the center US senate stage. Great history lesson ... Well done so the day has come rite!
#ImpeachmentTrial
#copolitics
All children & teens should feel safe in their communities and classrooms. I’ll vote “yes” on HB-1177
#erpo
to protect people over objects.
#coleg
#copolitics
Inspired. A box of peaches were delivered from
@clarkfamilyorchards
. So, I made my mom’s peach cobbler recipe for dessert as a birthday treat. Served it warm, with a scoop of ice cream. All commented it was good & tasty. Thanks
@CMesau
for
#PalisadePeaches
@maverickprez
Did you see this Poweful image? The “Lost Class” of 3,044 High School seniors from graduating this year because of gun violence on
@maddow
. It was difficult to bear, just painful, gutted me.
#ChangeTheRef
Senator Fields, I adore you. Thank YOU for all you are doing to support these gun sense bills. My son Enzo yelled out your name in the Senate gallery, "That's Rhonda Fields!!!!" He remembered you from meeting you yesterday. You made an impact. 🙏🏽❤️
@SenRhondaFields
Remembering Javad Marshall Fields and Vivian Wolfe fondly on
#OnThisDay
June 20th 2005, both ambushed and murdered. My prayer today, align me with my divine purpose, and help me overcome my grief, pain, and disappointments. Son, Vivian you are always in my heart, never forgotten.
I won’t be watching the body worn video of 5 Memphis Police officers murdering Trye Nichols. I just won’t, I don’t need to see it to believe it.
I will uplift his family in my prayers and fight for a society free from state violence.
#JusticeforTyreNichols
#Rip
Another example of
@SenCoryGardner
failing to represent Coloradans. We in Colorado value our diversity and deserve a Senator who embodies that. It’s on us to
#VoteEarly
#COpolitics
Known racist & anti-choice potential SCOTUS pick Sen. Tom Cotton will be in Colorado for a secret fundraiser with
@SenCoryGardner
tomorrow.
👏 Thank you
@SenRhondaFields
for standing up for Coloradans & calling on Gardner to cancel the fundraiser
#cosen
#copolitcs
Aurora: AR-15
Orlando: AR-15
Las Vegas: AR-15
Sandy Hook: AR-15
Umpqua CC: AR-15
Texas Church: AR-15
San Bernardino: AR-15
Parkland, Florida: AR-15. This has to stop. Today another school shooting 17 dead. This has to STOP.
#Coleg
#copolitics
How much does a wage matter?
Full time minimum wage is $13.65 per hr in Colorado. For tipped employees, minimum wage is $10.63 per hour w tips raises total pay.
Stronger wages help people and families to afford rent, food, healthcare costs, & more. It matters a lot.
#LaborDay
This
#BlackHistoryMonth
Remembering those who were prohibited. The Tougaloo nine undergraduate students arrested for entering the city’s all-white main library in Jackson, Mississippi. We are indebted to them and those that came later on a similar path. Thanks many times over.
In Colorado, we own our own pride, we stand together, against hate, bigotry, discrimination, and in the harm that comes from them. We celebrate inclusion, belonging, and freedom. Happy
#PrideMonth
to all the people in all neighborhoods! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤍🤎🖤
Wishing my beloved son “Javad” a Happy Birthday up in heaven. Son, can’t even put it into words how much you’re missed. All I can say now is that may you continue to guide “us” your family. We miss you and love you.
Dear Lord Today,
As President Carter begins receiving home hospice care, I give thanks for his life and uplift his wife Rosalynn, and his family in prayer. 🙏🏾
When I look at the progress Democrats have made in Colorado over the years, it starts with
@Hickenlooper
. Colorado's primary election is on June 30. Now is the perfect time to make your plan to vote.
#YourVote
#YourVoice
#Vote2020
Together with
@SenRhondaFields
, we took on the NRA and passed universal background checks right here in Colorado.
We need to do the same thing nationwide.
As I looked up from cooking dinner, I saw this sad news, I quickly realized I don't have the emotional bandwidth right now to deal with how truly devastating this is. So I am just going to say RIP to RBG and sign out until I can process it better. My icon passes away at 87.
Met Gabby Giffords alongside
@coloradodems
advocates of gun safety yesterday. My grandson, young Zion was inspired by Gabby’s message. We applaud her courage and join the pledge to end gun violence.
Passed
#SB254
to restrict Warrant Procedures. The bill will require police to be in uniform, knock, announce, wear and activate camera before entering premises. Common sense legislation for the preservation of life over evidence. Thanks to all who testified and supported.
#coleg
Thank you colleagues
@COSenDem
for the honor of being elected your Senate Assistant Majority Leader! This is the one thing of which I am certain.... the struggle continues and we fight on.
#coleg
#CoPolitics
Volunteers delivered 100 turkey boxes to unstably housed families in Aurora. My friends cooked 75 hot meals which were delivered on Thanksgiving Day to Motels on East Colfax. Our heartfelt thanks to the legacy of Daddy Bruce for supporting our efforts in making this happen.
Let it be known:
#NaturalHair
is beautiful, professional and acceptable. We did it Colorado! CROWN Act was signed into law tonight by
@GovofCO
making
#CO
the 5th state to ban hair discrimination.
#coleg
#copolitics
One gun is stolen from a car every 15 minutes. HB1348 passed out of committee on a party line. The bill prohibits knowingly leaving a gun in an unattended vehicle unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or a lock trunk. This commonsense gun safety practice will help
Captured this incredible handshake of
#POTUS
and Tom Mauser at
#SaferCommunitiesAct
ceremony.
To sum it up: Tom Mauser started his work in gun violence advocacy after his son was murdered in the Columbine High School shooting. His actions closed the Gun Show loophole in
#CO
.
#COSenate
passed SB-217 to create stronger systems of transparency/accountability to policing across
#CO
. Bans chokeholds, addresses deadly force, mandates body cameras, prevent rehiring of bad cops, tracks use of force, allows victims to bring lawsuits against officers.
#coleg
Happy 4th Birthday to my adorable grandson Zion! What an amazing little man you are! Nanna loves you to the moon and back always. Pics of birth and Now!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍
We can do more to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people while supporting the second amendment. I’m voting yes on HB 1177
#ERPO
#coleg
#copolitics
I won’t allow
@realDonaldTrump
to send law enforcement to polling locations to intimidate voters. This is designed for voter intimidation, indistinguishable from tactics used against black voters in the Jim Crow South.
Our sons didn’t have to die. Trayvon Martin would be 27 this year had he not been gunned down on Feb. 26, 2012. Sending hugs and love to Sabrina Fulton and Tracy Martin as they navigate the 10th yr anniversary of losing their dear son.
#NotOneMore
#TrayonMartin
Michelle Obama: "Let me be as honest and clear as I possibly can. Donald Trump is the wrong president for our country. He has had more than enough time to prove that he can do the job, but he is clearly in over his head. He cannot meet this moment ... It is what it is."
#MicDrop
Remembering Aurora Theater victims on this day 20JUL
Jonathan Blunk, 26
A.J. Boik, 18
Jesse Childress, 29
Gordon Cowden, 51
Jessica Ghawi, 24
John Thomas Larimer, 27
Matt McQuinn, 27
Micayla Medek, 23
Alex Sullivan, 27
Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6
Alex Teves, 24
Rebecca Wingo, 32
Made history today.
#CO
passed comprehensive legislation to hold police accountable for misconduct.
#SB217
calls for:
- Duty to intervene
- Action for misconduct
- Standard for use of force
- Prevents rehiring of bad officers
- Ends qualified immunity
#ForThePeople
#coleg
Here at the Women's Convention in Texas. There is nothing more powerful than a smart group of multi cultural women/people connecting
@womensmarch
together to harness the political power of their communities to create social change.
#WomensConvention22
On Saturday, families gathered together to plant 200 trees in memory of their loved ones killed by Gun violence at Park Hill Golf Course. It was a healing moment, saying their names and planting trees to end Gun violence.
WoW!!! In the spirit of Black History month,
@GovofCO
hosted a wonderful event at Boettcher Mansion. We enjoyed Black gospel, CleoParkerDance, soul food from Black restaurants, art display, alongside a huge community turnout. We are Colorado!
#copolitics
#coleg
Just a huge THANK YOU to these incredibly talented legislative aides I get to work with everyday. So grateful for all that they have done and continue to do. Legislative Aide Appreciation!
#coleg
#copoltics
.
Serving Aurora and fighting for working class families, quality education, healthcare and so much more has become my greatest honor. Thank you for re-electing me to represent you in the Colorado state Senate. Now the REAL work begins!
#2020Election
#AuroraStrong
#copolitics
Rest In Peace legendary Wiley Daniel - Colorado’s 1st African American Judge, a true champion for equal rights under the law. My deepest sympathy to his wife Ida, daughters, grandchildren, colleagues & friends. A giant in our community just got his wings.
Rich dialogue today with
@Hickenlooper
and my colleagues on the legacy of Rep. John Lewis. He knew the most powerful weapon against injustice is a ballot. He worked his whole life to protect it. Let's secure our elections and voting rights for EVERYONE.
#cosen
#copolitics
Wow! I am disappointed by
@AuroraGov
actions in firing Chief Wilson, who proudly protected our community for 26 years, and rose to become the first woman to serve as Chief of Police. 1/2
.
@MikeJohnstonCO
surprised
@domoreno
& me w this framed recognition for the passage of Proposition EE, which provides $2 billion over 10 years for universal preschool for all 4yr olds. This investment will ensure kindergarten readiness for our young learners! Thanks COLO voters.