On this special episode of Colorado edition, we're discussing the midterm elections, a Latino group's focus on climate change at the ballot box, and taking a closer look at how Latinos are voting in the 8th Congressional District.
The midterm elections are next Tuesday. And many Coloradans will be voting based on the issues they care about most … like climate change. This includes Latino Voters. To help them make an informed decision about this issue, the Latino Victory Project started the “Vote Like a Madre” movement in 2020. To learn more about the initiative, KUNC’s Yoselin Meza Miranda recently spoke to the group’s President and CEO, Nathalie Rayes.This interview has been edited for clarity and length.Interview highlights
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League revealed nearly two dozen Colorado elected officials, law enforcement officers and military members were named on a leaked Oath Keepers membership list. Jessica Reaves from the ADL discusses the report.
A federal student loan forgiveness plan could erase up to $20,000 of debt for many borrowers. Jason Gonzales from Chalkbeat Colorado explains how this will impact Coloradans.
For the first time this year, the FireKracker 5K in Fort Collins allowed runners to register as male, female or non-binary. Steph Campbell is the first winner of the non-binary category.