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  • It's Not Over Yet, Colorado!

    It's not over yet, Colorado.  Governor Hickenlooper has just called a special session to debate civil unions -- after House leadership failed to hear the bill last night.

    Governor Hickenlooper did the right thing today, after House leadership's unprecedented move threatened the future of our families.

    The Governor's courageous stand for our families gives us all reason to celebrate. But it's not over yet. A special session doesn't guarantee passage of the bill.

    Civil unions will now have to make its way through the Colorado Senate (yes, again) and back through the House -- where Speaker McNulty is in control. He decides which committees will hear the bill, and he chooses who serves on the committees.

    Join us in asking the Speaker to do the right thing when civil unions comes back to the House in special session. Sign our petition now!
  • Keep the Pressure On!

    It's been an incredible two weeks. First, civil unions passed the Senate with bipartisan support. Then, with the support of Republican Representative BJ Nikkel, it made it past the House Judiciary Committee, the group of lawmakers who killed the bill last year. And on Friday, the week ended with this critical legislation winning support from the House Finance Committee and Republican Representative Don Beezley.

    In just a matter of days, we'll know the final fate of civil unions as we work to get it through the House Appropriations Committee in enough time to be voted on by all of our Representatives on the floor -- before the end of the legislative session on Wednesday. While we have overwhelming support for the legislation, it won't be easy to keep the bill moving forward quickly. And if the session ends on Wednesday without receiving a vote in the House, it's killed.

    Help us keep the pressure on so that bill moves forward without delay. Send an e-mail now to your Representative!

  • We Won ONE Vote! Now, Let's Get a Few More.

    The Colorado Civil Union Act has passed a huge hurdle!  One courageous Republican, Representative B.J. Nikkel of Loveland, voted with all five Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee to move SB-2 forward with bipartisan support.

    Against all odds, our stories, our families, and our community won over Representative B.J. Nikkel. And her vote has shown us all that support for civil unions is consistent with conservative values, that believing in equality is not red or blue.

    Use this page to send a "thank you" e-mail to Representative Nikkel now!

    With this win, we have much to celebrate. But our work isn't done yet. Civil unions will now move to the Senate Finance and Senate Appropriations Committees before it makes it to the floor.

    Get in touch with your Representative and ask for a YES vote now!

    Submit your information below, and you will be able to send a message to Rep. Nikkel and to your own House Representative. 

  • One Vote. Help Us Win It.

    We're down to the wire. Civil unions legislation has just received bipartisan approval by the full Colorado Senate. The bill now moves to the House, where it was killed last year.

    Our challenge is getting past the House Judiciary Committee, where we only need ONE VOTE to secure passage.

    Help us win the vote we need. All Democrats have committed their support. Send an e-mail now to the Republican members on the committee. They need to hear from us before it's too late.

  • Take Action Now! Send an e-mail in support of SB-2.

    The Colorado Civil Union Act has passed the Senate Judiciary and the Senate Finance Committee and is waiting to be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

    But in this downtime, we've seen support for the legislation building---and coming from some unusual suspects. From Republican group, Coloradans for Freedom, to Denver's mayor and nine mayoral commissions to Ken Buck's former campaign manager---momentum for civil unions is building like never before.

    Take action now and help us build on our momentum by sending an e-mail to your Senator and Representative!

    To send an e-mail, fill in your address, personalize the sample letter, click "Send Your Message," and we'll make sure your e-mail makes it to your Senator and your Representative.

  • Oppose Focus on the Family's Dangerous Ballot Initiative! Sign Our Pledge!

    Focus on the Family has filed a deceptive and unnecessary ballot measure that would create a two-tiered society where the law would apply to some and not others. We're standing up against this initiative, which could have many unforeseen consequences for all Coloradans, and we need your support to fight back.

    Watch our video and sign our pledge of opposition now!


    		  
  • Say "thanks" to the Senators who voted to support all families

    Breaking news! SB-2, a bill to create civil unions in Colorado, has passed the Senate Appropriations Committee and will now move to the floor of the Senate!

    Join us in saying "Thank You" to the Senators who bravely stood on the right side of history and voted in favor of this critical legislation.

    During the legislation's movement through three Senate committees -- Senators Bacon, Carroll, Guzman, Giron, Heath, Hodge, Jahn, Johnston, Nicholson, and Roberts all voted in favor of the bill.

    SB-2 is sponsored by Senator Pat Steadman, an openly gay legislator who has long been leading the fight for equality in our state.

    Sign this petition to thank Senator Steadman for his leadership and to voice your appreciation for all of our supportive Senators!