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The First documentary looks back at the turbulent history of the First Amendment and the challenges it faces today. Co-hosted by NBC News senior correspondent and CU alumnus Tom Costello and Colorado Public Radio’s Bazi Kanani, the documentary traces its journey from the founding era through the moments that have tested it most.

Boulder County, CO – Starting today, Boulder County Elections is pleased to kick off its general public Election Champion workshops: a series of community-focused training sessions designed to empower residents to become trusted local resources for election information. These free sessions offer a comprehensive look at the electoral process, how federal policy changes impact local voting, and effective ways to share accurate information with friends and neighbors.
Workshops Are Open to Everyone From college students to community leaders, these interactive sessions are open to all who want to support voter engagement. Each event includes complimentary refreshments. Space is limited.

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Thurs, Oct 8 – 12-1:30 p.m. – Junkyard Social Club in Boulder
Sat, Oct 10 – 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Boulder Public Library, Main Branch – Canyon Room
Mon, Oct 12 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Superior Civic Space
Tues, Oct 13 – 6-7:30 p.m. – Best Day Ever Coffee and Crepes – Longmont

Amendment 87 on the November ballot asks voters to approve a graduated income tax for Colorado—lower rates for lower incomes, higher rates for higher incomes. It requires that the additional revenue collected from this change be spent on K-12 education, health care, and early childhood care and education.

Boulder County, Colo. – Colorado families may qualify for thousands in state tax money, and many do not know it. A free online tool called SimpleFile can help them claim it in 15 minutes or less. The deadline to submit is Monday, Nov. 16.

This Fall a monthly series of presentations and discussions will take participants from understanding the basics of mass surveillance to building the skills and relationships needed to create change. Through sessions on surveillance, public records research, strategic messaging, community organizing, and coalition building, participants will learn how to investigate issues, make a compelling case, engage their communities, and build collective power for action.

Michael Dougherty, District Attorney Judicial District 20, Boulder CO.
Ahead of the No Kings Rally, learn about your constitutional rights that apply to all without regard to immigration status. Get the knowledge you need regarding protestor safety, including physical protection, digital privacy, and legal preparedness.

6:30-7:30 pm 14 October 2026

The Boulder County Commissioners on Sept. 29 approved a letter of intent for $11.2 million in funding to help San Lazaro residents buy their mobile home park after the owner put it up for sale.

City of Boulder Residents: Contact the City Council to urge them to finalize their support.
https://www.sanlazaroresidents.com/support

Eugene, Oregon and Boulder, Colorado are similar-sized university cities in the western U.S. They are typically regarded as peer cities. They recently held elections revolving around a new voting method. The ballot contests and results were quite different, but the campaigning had some similarities.

In our previous article, we highlighted the misleading nature of reporting multi-winner city council contests, and advocated for a shift to presenting a candidate’s support as a percentage of ballots rather than a percentage of votes. Continuing this discussion, we delve deeper into how our current reporting approach can hide serious ballot design flaws, which can be responsible for changing the outcomes of elections! These examples underscore the crucial need for consistent and transparent reporting of election results.

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