2022年选民指南

科罗拉多州的sbobet篮球全州范围内的“我们是投票”选民指南为科罗拉多州选民提供了有关本次选举选票上的公民权利和公民自由问题的重要信息. We hope voters will use this guide to educate themselves on initiatives appearing on the ballot, 以及各种民选官员保护和扩大公民权利和公民自由的权力. The ACLU of Colorado is a non-partisan organization, and we do not endorse any candidate or political party.

2022年中期选举在即. 所有选票必须在下午7点前收到.m. 11月8日. Return your ballot at drop box or a voting center in your county. 查找地点: justvotecolorado.org.

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选票上有什么

公民投票

投票倡议为科罗拉多州选民提供了参与直接民主的机会,他们可以对政策而不仅仅是政治家进行投票. The federal 政府ernment is no longer able to protect our basic rights, 但我们可以投票支持州和地方的投票倡议,让科罗拉多州有机会成为捍卫和扩大我们来之不易的权利的全国领导者.

2022 voter guide title and list of ballot measures ACLU of Colorado supports and opposes

 

同意结束住房危机

同意结束住房危机 ——科罗拉多州正处于一场毁灭性的住房危机之中,这场危机对有色人种社区造成了不成比例的影响,并导致了一系列对无家可归者的民权侵犯. The ACLU of Colorado endorses public policies that will help protect and increase access to 住房. 

州123号提案(全州)

州第123号提案将有助于增加和维持全州经济适用房的数量. 

Yes on Denver Initiated Ordinance 305 (local)

丹佛的第305号倡议将通过确保租房者获得免费法律援助,使更多的丹佛家庭保住自己的房子, so they are not unfairly evicted by landlords.

 

同意结束毒品战争

赞成结束毒品战争 – The ACLU of Colorado supports a full and complete end to the failed and racist War on Drugs. sbobet篮球支持采取措施结束毒品犯罪的公共政策,支持监管良好的市场和以治疗为基础的方法, and unwinding the harms of 50 years of failed drug policy. 

州122号提案(全州) 

州提案122将使个人使用和拥有五种致幻和致神植物和真菌合法化,并创建一个天然药物服务项目. 

Yes on Colorado Springs Ballot Question 300 (local) 

Colorado Springs Proposition 300 would allow recreational marijuana purchases in the city.

 

支持公平教育

支持公平教育 ——对科罗拉多州有色人种来说,隔离和不平等的教育经历是造成系统性不平等的主要原因.

赞成州提案FF(全州范围)

Proposition FF will provide free meals to all K–12 students in participating districts, 不管他们的家庭收入如何. Free school lunches for all removes stigma from students who need free or reduced meals, 提高了教育成果.

 

支持选民无障碍

支持选民无障碍 -选民参与保护我们的民主. The ACLU of Colorado believes that voting should be fair, 透明的, 而且对所有选民来说都很容易——无论是通过提高投票透明度还是简化选举日期. 

赞成提案GG(全州) 

GG提案将要求各州投票措施增加透明度,要求相关倡议在选票上包括一张税表,以显示一个家庭可以期望节省多少成本或节省多少钱. 

博尔德投票第2E题支持(本地) 

Question 2E will move municipal elections to occur on even years. 将地方选举与州和联邦选举日历保持一致,可以减少选民的疲劳,提高选民的参与度.

奥罗拉投票3A(本地) 

Question 3A will restore the right to run for political office despite prior felony conviction. The measure will also bring the city in line with the Colorado Constitution, which protects the right to run for office as a fundamental right of citizenship.

 

支持性别平等

支持性别平等 -在潮流转变的时候, 女性在军人和退伍军人中所占的比例仍然很小,而且一旦她们的现役配偶或退伍军人去世,她们往往得不到赡养.

通过州修正案E(全州范围) 

修正案E弥补了股权差距, 确保配偶在其配偶因公殉职或因公务受伤或患病时获得同样的宅地豁免.

 

 

对不公平的税收政策说不

反对不公平的税收政策 -在争取种族正义的斗争中, 系统性的平等, 以及移民正义, funding for families to have their basic needs met requires sound revenue from taxes.

反对州提案121

科罗拉多州的ACLU反对121号提案, knowing that a decrease in 状态 revenue might save our lowest income neighbors $5 per year, but will cost the programs that support their access to food, 住房, 医疗保健, 以及数百万的教育. 数亿美元的收入损失将对资金不足的必要项目产生直接的负面影响,这些项目旨在帮助科罗拉多州建立电力和公平.

当选办公室

State and local elected officials play a key role in protecting civil rights in Colorado. 改变生活的住房选择, 种族平等, 刑事司法改革, and LGTBQ+ rights are often made by 状态 and local elected leaders. Now more than ever it is important to ensure all voices like yours are heard in local races. 

科罗拉多州议会

大会是科罗拉多州的立法机构,由两个议院组成:拥有65个席位的众议院和拥有35个席位的参议院.  State legislators are responsible for creating and deciding on 状态 laws and control the 状态 budget. 州立法机关做出的决定影响到当地的县和市,甚至可以通过树立政策先例来影响其他州. 州参议员和众议院成员可以投票支持或推翻有关生育自由等公民自由问题的州法律, 刑事司法改革, 和教育. 

总检察长

The 状态 attorney generals are the top legal officers in Colorado.  他们保护科罗拉多州免受联邦政府在重要的公民自由和民权问题上的越权,比如医疗保健, 移民, 数据隐私和刑事法律改革.  They have the ability to issue legal guidance or formal opinions to 状态 agencies, including opinions on the constitutionality of abortion bans, 移民执法, 课堂审查.   他们还可以就如何保护科罗拉多人免受歧视和确保获得服务的平等机会向州立法机构和州机构提供建议. The attorney general can also join or initiate lawsuits challenging 歧视.  法律或政策. 

国务卿

国务卿是科罗拉多州的首席选举官员,负责监督和管理选举. 国务卿可以通过实施在线选民登记或手机签名验证等项目来扩大投票渠道. They can also advocate for and advise on voting related 状态 legislation.   

地方检察官

地区检察官是选举产生的检察官. the most influential actors in the criminal justice system. They have the power to decide who should be charged with a crime and can decline to press charges. 检察官的决定及其对地方和州刑事司法法律的影响一直是整个司法系统中监禁和种族差异的主要驱动因素之一. 地方检察官可以行使检控自由裁量权,不起诉那些被控违反课堂审查法和教育禁言令的人。禁言令限制教师和学生在课堂上了解与种族和性别有关的问题. They can also decline to prosecute crimes related to HIV status, 性工作, and other criminalization that disproportionately affects LGBTQ people; train staff to respectfully manage cases involving hate crimes and domestic violence; and establish data collection to track treatment of LGBTQ victims and defendants. 

科罗拉多州的县书记员是当地选举管理人员,负责登记和投票的日常运作. They are  responsible for recruiting and training election officials, 邮寄缺席选票, and counting and canvassing election results. County clerks also play a role in issuing permits for parades and protests, 包括LGBTQ游行或活动, recruiting or training poll workers to ensure they are LGBTQ-friendly, or ensuring that same-sex couples can access marriage licenses. 

学校董事会

学校董事会 representatives can pass important policies to protect LGBTQ students from harassment, 歧视, 和欺凌, 包括确保他们所在学区的学生有权按照性别使用洗手间和进行体育运动. 他们也可以支持或反对限制学校课程限制种族的企图, 性取向, and gender identity may be talked about in school, and push back against attempts to remove books by and about LGBTQ people from school libraries.

如何在科罗拉多州投票

社区积极分子, 女性, and civil rights leaders1 fought for generations to gain the right to vote. We can honor that legacy by voting this November. 

Ballot drop boxes begin opening on October 17 and all ballots must be received by 7 p.m. 在选举日.  

如何交还选票 

  • Drop-box: Locations are secure, monitored, and available 24/7. 
  • In-person: Vote at a Voter Service Polling Center (VSPC) in your county. You can also visit a VSPC to receive assistance, replacement ballots, and register to vote. 
  • 邮寄:推荐两枚邮票. October 31 is the last recommended day to return your ballot in the mail. 在那之后,使用投递箱或亲自去. 

在哪里投票

找一个投递箱或选民服务中心 & Polling Center in your county by visiting the Colorado 国务卿’s website at GoVoteColorado.政府 Return your ballot at drop box or be in line to vote by 7 p.m. 11月8日,星期二,选举日.

到哪里投寄选票

投票权 

  • You can register for the first time or check or update your registration online.  
  • You have the right to same-day voter registration and can register to vote up to 7 p.m. 在选举日.  
  • Yes, you have the right to vote in Colorado if you 
    • have a criminal record including those currently on parole and incarcerated pretrial or for a misdemeanor.  
    • are under the care of a legal guardian or confined to an institution.  
    • are displaced, homeless, or voting away from home (e.g.(大学生、军人、看门人). 
  • You have the right to vote free of intimidation and coercion. 
    • 打电话或发短信866-OUR-VOTE或888-VE-Y-VOTA 
  • 选民 这些县 have the right to Spanish language election materials and assistance.

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