In our slightly delayed and abbreviated newsletter this week, we would like to thank everyone who attended the Town Hall this past Saturday, making it such a success. Even in the dog days of summer, fourteen months from the election, it is great to see such a large turnout of our fellow District 8 constituents….
CO District 8 Town Hall — this Saturday! Sign up here! We are facing unprecedented threats to our democracy, to our freedoms, and to our livelihoods. We know Trump and his MAGA allies do not have the people’s interest at heart. And they think they can get away with it. They are counting on us…
The Importance of Education: “Change is the end result of all true learning.” – Leo Buscaglia With all the changes coming out of Washington, it can be hard to keep up with what is happening and how it impacts each of us. We know the value of understanding the harm done by these bills; therefore,…
Let’s be real: Sometimes the problems in the world seem insurmountable. Too big to tackle. It can be hard to feel like our efforts are making a difference on such a large scale. Continuing to be engaged and active in national and international politics is important, and when we band together, change is possible. However,…
This article from Colorado Newsline has certainly been taking our district by storm! Turns out, Congressman Gabe Evans has misrepresented his grandfather’s immigration status and criminal history. Unearthed documents squarely place Evans’ grandfather alongside immigrants Evans so vehemently claims should be unquestionably deported. Color us all shocked. Did Evans intentionally mislead his constituents, or was…
Staying informed is important; we all know that. As citizens, it’s our responsibility to be knowledgeable about current events to act and vote accordingly. Enter Doomscrolling: endlessly refreshing feeds of negative news, making burnout feel like civic duty. We all doomscroll; it satisfies our brain’s impulses of threat detection and novelty seeking. It can make…
After hundreds of phone calls, letters, emails, and office visits informing his staff of our concerns regarding the Republican reconciliation bill, Representative Evans still voted to harm District 8 working families by voting for it. And he’s proud he did, at least in the press release he issued. In real life, Mr. Evans continues to…
“I have a little cry, dust myself off, pick myself up, and keep going! The show must go on!” -Chilli Heeler Well, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” passed, and Gabe Evans voted for it. So, what can we do? We Can Fight for Joy! Feelings of defeat are normal, but we cannot succumb to despair….
Hello everyone, and a happy (early) 4th of July! With the Senate passing the Budget Reconciliation Act, it’s hard to feel patriotic right now. This 4th of July, we’re not just celebrating fireworks. We’re honoring the patriotism of protest and remembering that fighting back is one of the most American things we can do. MAGA…
Hello and welcome to Voices of the 8th’s first newsletter! Our mission is to empower people in Colorado’s 8th District to share their stories and use their voice to create change. This is a positive space where we share victories, actionable steps, and community events. We are so happy you’re here! First, we would like…
