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FTS on 1100 KNZZ: Colorado liberal non-profits

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1100 KNZZ weekend host Rick Wagner to discuss strategy of the state's liberal non-profit groups, including the Colorado Democracy Alliance.

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2009 brings changes to Colorado's liberal political infrastructure

A Face the State Staff Report

May 14, 2009

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After successfully helping to shift Colorado from red to blue over the course of the last three election cycles, the state's liberal political infrastructure maintains a strong presence. Now, in preparation for the state's 2010 elections, parts of the model are shifting and even being exported to other states.

'The Buzz' on 1310 KFKA, 5/4/09 - CoDA is hiring, and SB 291 targets taxpayers

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with 1310 KFKA talk show host Amy Oliver for a weekly update on state politics. As the legislative session draws to a close this week, all eyes are on contentious bills like SB 291, which penalizes school districts seeking to "re-Bruce" after a recent Supreme Court ruling. Also, the Colorado Democracy Alliance is hiring - a sign the left's political infrastructure is here to stay.

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The Colorado Democracy Alliance wants you!

April 30, 2009

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Looking for a job? The Colorado Democracy Alliance is hiring.

CoDA, a Denver coalition that helps rich liberal donors funnel money into Colorado political organizations, including campaigns, is looking for a new "coordinator," with responsibilities to include fundraising, membership communications and, of course, coordinating political activities undertaken by various "progressive" causes.

3/19: Big money flips Colorado red to blue

Finally, some light on the shadowy organization that helped turn Colorado a solid shade of blue.

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More light shed on Colorado Democracy Alliance

March 13, 2009

NRO March 23 cover

More light has been shed on the Colorado Democracy Alliance, a coalition of wealthy and once clandestine donors who helped turn Colorado from a solidly red state to trusted blue over just the last five years.

In the news: Washington Times profiles CoDA after FTS report

October 29, 2008

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Documents made public by Face The State were the basis for a Washington Times report detailing the inner workings of the Colorado Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy liberal donors working to advance progressive causes in the state.

We've worked so hard to educate the idiots!

October 21, 2008

"Look how far we have come, but we had tons of planning!

Two years ago, Al Yates and I plotted this (read below) and now look what we have built now, a successful progressive machine, mmmuuuaaahhh. Great notes below, a closer look at us.

Board Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2006
Boulder
Noon to 3:00 PM"

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FTS Humor: CoDA blue!

Face The State Humor

October 20, 2008

Face The State satirist Andrew Ripemoff takes on the Colorado Democracy Alliance, Ritter's flailing "Colorado Promise," and crusading kids armed with spray paint.

FTS Weekend Edition, 10/18

On this week's Face The State Weekend Edition: A look at Gov. Ritter's impact on Colorado politics, liberal non-profits revealed, and a closer look at political advertising. Plus, FTS writer Rachel Boxer on labor unions' legislative priorities.

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What took you so long, CO Media Matters?

October 17, 2008

"You would think that CO Media Matters, the group Democracy Alliance funnels money to, would have had our backs earlier. Usually they are on point but they are slacking these day.

Why?

Maybe they are flabbergasted.

The "educate the idiots" story broke on Oct 1st and it has taken them 14 days to address the lefty billionaire vast-wing conspiracy. They posted their response on Wed, Oct 15, 2008 6:17pm MST."

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Grueskin's crusade for CoDA

October 15, 2008

"Kudos to the Denver Post for its continuing series on the Colorado Democracy Alliance, high command of the political left for strategy and finance. Today's article, the Post's third by my count since Face the State.com broke this story with its "educate the idiots" scoop, mentions CoDA attorney Mark Grueskin but doesn't do justice to his huge role in this success story.

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The week in Colorado news: Ritter's hecklers, Ref. O pro/con, and HOAs gone wild

Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news.

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CoDA whistleblower goes public on 850 KOA

October 9, 2008

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850 KOA radio host Jon Caldara, sitting in for morning man Mike Rosen, today interviewed Isaac Smith, the whistle-blower who leaked documents detailing the inner workings of the Colorado Democracy Alliance. Face The State first made those documents public in a series of reports last week. Smith addresses the authenticity of the documents and details his time as an intern at the now-defunct Bighorn Center.

Radio roundup: Colorado Democracy Alliance

October 9, 2008

It's been a busy two weeks here at Face The State, as Coloradans learn more about the complex network of liberal organizations operating under the direction of the secretive Colorado Democracy Alliance. Learn more about FTS's series on CoDA in radio interviews from 1310 KFKA, 850 KOA and 630 KHOW.

Wadhams applauds Democracy Alliance whistleblower

October 8, 2008

Dick Wadhams at 2008 state GOP convention

Colorado Republican Chief Dick Wadhams has came out in support of a whistle blower who stepped forward this week to swear to the authenticity of documents exposing the dark underbelly of a vast liberal network credited with taking over Colorado's state House and governor's mansion.

Introducing the "Educate the Idiots" blog

October 7, 2008

"The Denver Post found the leaker of the documents - Isaac Smith, an engineer who works at an energy company. I have never heard of this fellow who interned at BigHorn but I am glad he came forward because someone else besides me needed to show how shady we are at CO Democracy Alliance."

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Political Cartoon for 10/7: Stryker's Angels

Face The State Humor

October 7, 2008

Stryker's Angels (preview)

Documents obtained by Face The State detail a complex network of liberal groups and "operatives" under the umbrella of the Colorado Democracy Alliance. Join in on the antics with the covert members of an elite squad we call, "Stryker's Angels."

Democracy Alliance memo details Dem plan to "educate the idiots" and target minorities

A Face the State Staff Report

October 1, 2008

"Educate the Idiots"

In a confidential internal memorandum obtained by Face The State, the Colorado Democracy Alliance outlines a roster of "operatives" who worked for Democratic victory in the 2006 general election. The document outlines specific tasks for various members of the state's liberal infrastructure, including a campaign to "educate the idiots," assigned to the state's AFL-CIO union. Among the operation's intended targets: "minorities, GED's, drop-outs."

Day 2 of FTS Investigation: Dem Heavy Hitters Play Key Role in Secret Documents

A Face the State Staff Report

September 30, 2008

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This is the second in a week-long series making public for the first time internal documents from the Colorado Democracy Alliance, a secretive, high-level organization active in coordinating Democrat campaign activities. Today we examine the individuals involved in the operation and support of the Alliance.

Documents provide window into Democrats' powerful "Democracy Alliance"

A Face the State Staff Report

September 29, 2008

CoDA organizational chart

Documents obtained by Face The State provide new insight into the secretive organization behind Colorado Democrats' historic takeover of state government in 2006. The Colorado Democracy Alliance, a membership organization that steers millions of dollars toward "progressive" organizations, brings together the state's most influential liberal politicians, consultants and fundraisers under a single umbrella. In a week-long series, FTS is making public for the first time internal documents outlining CoDA's structure, financing and deep connections with Colorado's top Democrats.