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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
18 hours ago4 min read
Thousands rally at State Capitol urging lawmakers to Stand with Immigrants, support 2025 Latino policy priorities
Frustrations over antagonistic immigration policies and unmet needs of Colorado’s Latino community were on full display at the State...
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Voces Unidas Action Fund
Feb 242 min read
Extreme temperature worker protection bill introduced in Colorado General Assembly
Voces Unidas is pleased to see this week’s introduction of our priority bill HB25-1286 , which seeks to protect workers exposed to...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Feb 142 min read
Minds Springs votes not to work with ICE
Voces Unidas is pleased to learn that Mind Springs voted not to pursue a contract with ICE at this time. This decision comes after Voces...
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Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 302 min read
Immigrants are not terrorists: Guantánamo Bay policy must be stopped
Donald Trump’s recent executive order directing immigration authorities to use the Guantánamo Bay detention center in Cuba to house...
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Alex Sánchez
Jan 254 min read
Authoritarian approach to immigration the wrong answer
Sometime in the next few days, Donald Trump will sign the first bill of his second term as U.S. president into law. That bill, the Laken...
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Voces Unidas Action Fund
Jan 72 min read
‘Protection’ is our top priority at the 2025 legislative session
When the 2025 General Assembly convenes at the State Capitol this week, “protection” will be the prevailing theme for Voce Unidas. As...
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Voces Unidas Action Fund
Dec 20, 20243 min read
2024: Thanks for an outstanding year
As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you for another outstanding year at Voces Unidas. With your...
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Voces Unidas Action Fund
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Voces Unidas is prioritizing worker protections from weather extremes
The biting cold and intense snows of winter serve as a harsh reminder that many workers are often put in vulnerable situations due to...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Nov 20, 20241 min read
10 Latino leaders selected for 2025 education and advocacy program in Mexico City
Ten Colorado Latino leaders have been selected to participate in Voces Unidas’ one-week leadership and advocacy program in Mexico City,...
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Alex Sánchez
Nov 8, 20242 min read
Rising Together: Building Resilience and Hope in Uncertain Times
Dear Community: As we reflect on the challenges that the next four years may bring, I want to acknowledge the fear and uncertainty many...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Oct 22, 20243 min read
Recommendations to support DACA holders with work-based visas
Voces Unidas de las Montañas has released six recommendations following a comprehensive review of Colorado's legal and nonprofit...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Local Latino delegation brings Colorado voice to National Latino Advocacy Day in D.C.
Voces Unidas hosted a delegation of 18 participants and staff during our second annual National Latino Advocacy Day (LAD) on Capitol Hill...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Sep 18, 20247 min read
New Report: 2024 Colorado Latino Policy Agenda
For the fourth consecutive year, economic issues dominate the list of concerns for Latino voters in Colorado, who rank addressing...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jul 17, 20242 min read
Voces Unidas ‘Seizes the Moment’ at UnidosUS conference in Vegas
Voces Unidas Vice President of Research, Federal Policy and Leadership, Dr. Olivia García, joined a panel of policy experts at the...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jun 18, 20243 min read
Immigration Executive Orders impact Colorado mixed status families, Dreamers
After years of advocacy from Voces Unidas and other groups, we are pleased to learn that President Joe Biden has used his legal authority...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jun 14, 20243 min read
Voces Unidas supports Bennet bill protecting ag workers during emergency situations
Farm workers are critical to the economy of Colorado, but they have few protections. Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and other...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
Jun 4, 20241 min read
Reflections from CLEAP participants on the final day in Mexico City
Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program (CLEAP) participants spent their last day in Mexico City discussing how they can take what they...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
May 31, 20241 min read
CLEAP participants meet with officials in Mexico City
Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program (CLEAP) participants spent day three in Mexico City meeting with Mexican federal policymakers...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
May 30, 20242 min read
CLEAP participants spend first-day discussing causes of forced migration
Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program (CLEAP) participants spent their first full day in Mexico City learning about climate...
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Voces Unidas de las Montañas
May 29, 20241 min read
CLEAP participants arrive in Mexico City for education and advocacy program
Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program (CLEAP) participants arrived in Mexico City on Tuesday, May 28 to start their 7-day leadership...
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