election rights

Steve Fenberg, my good buddy at New Era Colorado, sent me a note on Facebook today about some good things happening in Colorado.

In recent news you've heard about the exciting possibility of various non-profit organizations who are registering huge numbers of people online with their various tools available for such finery.

The state of Colorado is pushing a piece of legislation through that would enable anyone in the state to register online via a secure server through the state. (currently only Arizona and Washington State does)

The bill has passed through the Senate and will be heard in the House tomorrow or Monday. Learn more and write your Rep now. This one is important! Takes 2 seconds

Secondly, CO is working to join with a few other states and counties across the country that are allowing 17 year-olds to caucus if they will be 18 by the November election.

The efforts were begun by Denver Science and Tech senior Sam Brasch. This happened when Sam got screwed by being able to participate in the Colorado Caucuses this year.

The language reads

"Ten other states allow 17-year-olds to participate in the nomination process. Colorado could become the eleventh. The state could encourage teens to become politically active in high school and force politicians to be aware of teen concerns. Colorado could recognize a simple moral claim: if you can choose between the two final candidates, you should be allowed to choose amongst the larger pool."

Sign Sam's petition here

Sorry for the short post, we're having tornadoes again tonight...