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April 4, 2026

This Week in Policy

Three bills were signed into law by Gov. Polis on Monday. Of them the one with the most attention is SB26-011, which mandates internet companies, referred to as ‘covered platforms’ in the bill; adhere to criminal warrants and court orders within 24 hours.

Platforms covered: Are public or ‘semipublic’ websites, services, or applications that have “at least one million discrete monthly users”.

Exempt from the bill: Are online marketplaces, such as Amazon or walmart.com. Entertainment and news websites where the administrators control the site’s content. And employment services such as Indeed or Slack…read more

March 18, 2026

Two Bills to Regulate Interactions Between Local Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Enforcement were Debated Yesterday, One Moved Forward

Immigrant advocates, members of Colorado communities and law enforcement spoke about the bills. Those supporting HB26-1276 say it could calm fears within the community by building trust with local law enforcement. Representatives of Colorado public safety argue that the penalties in the bill are broad. And that by regulating federal collaboration, local enforcement could be in dark, operationally…read more

March 7, 2026

HB26-1037 – Bill Updates and Popular Public Support

A few updates have been documented since public testimony; the bill is being shaped subtlety before its tested on the House Floor.

The most notable amendment clarifies the bill’s proposed scope by changing mentions of “personal data” to “personal consumer data”, and expanding protections to include “widely distributed” information whether paywalled, subscription-based or a private social media account…read more

March 4, 2026

Data Protection Bill Sets Out to Modernize the Fourth Amendment, With the Same Exceptions

The state testified in opposition to HB26-1037 in a public hearing on the bill last Thursday. Supporters of the bill, consisted of a non-partisan public, constitutional lawyers and rights activists. They argued the bill was clear and would strengthen due process in state law enforcement operations.

Data Protected by HB26-1037

If passed and enacted, HB26-1037 would block personal private data…read more

February 28, 2026

Reignited Call for Transgender Bill of Rights Introduced in Congress

100 Democrats in Congress are backing H. Res 1058, a House Resolution that sets up a massive task for elected progressives. Introduced by US Rep. Pramila Jayapal from Washington, the stated goal in its first line is “to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.”

This is not the first resolution of its kind. Rep. Jayapal made progress on a ‘Transgender Bill of Rights’ with a similar resolution in 2023 which also made a national call…read more

Florence Alden

WordPress Daily Prompt

May 30, 2026: Do you believe in soulmates? Why or why not?

Absolutely! Not in a heteronormative or patriarchal sense. To me, with openness and love in my heart it is possible to have many soulmates in this lifetime.

My view is specific in a way because of my experiences and personal feelings as a pan-ace-sapphic lesbian. If it was normalized, I would marry most of my closest friends. When we have feelings of gratitude and connection it’s worth celebrating.

Whether platonic or romantic, relationships are aspects of life we should be proud to grow. Doing so outwardly is magical, because being in love with our friends is special.

It’s honestly so sad that Christian European dominance has perverted connection, by turning love into capture and ruining gay marriage in the process.