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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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.
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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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.
Finally, some light on the shadowy organization that helped turn Colorado a solid shade of blue.
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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.
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.
Face The State satirist Andrew Ripemoff takes on the Colorado Democracy Alliance, Ritter's flailing "Colorado Promise," and crusading kids armed with spray paint.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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 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.
