Abortion in presidential race and on Colorado ballot in the election

Abortion in presidential race and on Colorado ballot in the election

Abortion is a hot topic in the November election at multiple levels, but particularly on the Colorado ballot, which features Amendment 79 — a proposed change that would enshrine the state’s abortion protections in the state constitution. The fate of abortion access is currently determined by the states following the 2022 overturning of Roe v. … Read more

Colombians in Denver “feel left out” of city’s migrant resources

Colombians in Denver “feel left out” of city’s migrant resources

At Raíces Brewing Company, a sea of festival-goers — many wearing the yellow soccer jerseys of the Colombian national team — braved the summer heat on a July afternoon. With cumbia music pounding over the speakers and cold cocktails in hand, they celebrated their culture at Denver’s eighth-annual Colombian Festival. Attendees visited vendors selling fresh … Read more

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo unveils migrant bills that would help Denver

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo unveils migrant bills that would help Denver

U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo of Colorado unveiled a package of migrant-related bills in the House Thursday that aim to break a partisan logjam on immigration reform and would assist cities like Denver that have shouldered unforeseen costs. The congresswoman, who represents Colorado’s most heavily Latino congressional district, said her aim is to help interior cities … Read more

Most Americans don’t think new weight loss drugs will help U.S. obesity rate – The Hill

Most Americans don’t think new weight loss drugs will help U.S. obesity rate – The Hill

A recent Pew Research Center study found that most Americans don’t think that new injectable weight loss drugs like Ozempic will do much to help obesity in the U.S.  About 42 percent of adults in the U.S. are obese, according to the CDC.  65 percent of Americans don’t think willpower alone is enough to lose … Read more