On Jan. 6, Senate Bill 21-9 was into law. The legislation will provide undocumented people with reproductive care, including birth control.
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Growing up in a family full of naturally artistic people, I never felt like I had an ounce of creative talent. That was until I was putting words together to create a story. When I’m not helping give a voice to underrepresented communities alongside the team here at Ms. Mayhem, I am working for a nonpartisan nonprofit that is fighting to improve women’s representation in our government. From women leading in their communities to individuals breaking barriers to carve a new path for themselves after, I love putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys) to help present people with another perspective to societal issues.
Has Colorado cracked the code on birth control access?
Over a decade ago, Colorado expanded access to free contraceptives for those under 25. Today, the teen birth rate is down and graduation rates are up.
The fight for Missing and Murdered Indigenous women in Colorado
Violence against Indigenous women has hit epidemic proportions. Durango SASO staff member Kelsey Lansing is fighting to advocate for them.
BIPOC and plus-sized women are carving out their own space in the outdoors
Although representation of BIPOC in the outdoors is increasing, there is still work to do to make non-white people feel welcome.
How BLM 5280 became more than just a hashtag
With the help of co-founder Amy E. Brown, Black Lives Matter 5280 is far more than just a hashtag. They’re building long-term community.
The women leading social justice movements—and the forces holding them back
Research shows that women are better equipped to lead social justice movements. Three Colorado organizers tell us why they think it’s true.
Once houseless herself, Cuica Montoya is now managing one of Denver’s first sanctioned camps
Denver’s first sanctioned camping area will be managed by Cuica Montoya, who has first-hand experience with what it’s like to be houseless.
From the streets of violence to the streets of healing: Halim Ali generates hope for his community
Halim Ali graduated high school into a life of violence and drug use. Now he’s focused on uplifting the Black community in Denver.