Citizens Project Online News

November 2013

Happy End of the Gregorian Calendar Year!

By Anya Arndt

***Disclaimer: It's "War on Christmas"-time again, and I'm sick of it. So if you think the "War on Christmas" is a real thing, you should probably stop reading here, because I'm about to take on "Happy Holidays" as well, and explain to you why that too should be removed from casual conversation with strangers.

It's the "Holiday Season," and as we grow accustomed to the inundation of society with red and green, it's sometimes easy to forget how uninclusive even a wish of "Happy Holidays" can be. The "Christmas Spirit" permeates society, and in the back corner at Target, we see a small Hanukkah section that reminds us not everyone appreciates a wish of "Merry Christmas." But "Happy Holidays" doesn't do the trick either. While you may be hard pressed to find someone who outwardly takes offense to "Happy Holidays," the term still illustrates a relative lack of understanding of religious diversity in this country and of the variety of holidays celebrated throughout the entire year.

Save the Date: Divine Award 2014

The Divine Award Celebration will be held on Tuesday, February 11th at Stargazers Theater from 5:30 to 7 pm. Stay tuned for an announcement of this year's recipient. We look forward to seeing you there!

Get Involved

The Colorado Progressive Coalition is Hiring a Community Organizer in Pueblo

The Community Organizer is responsible for organizing efforts around all of CPC's priority campaigns. They will work with our Campaign Directors to ensure CPC is working as effectively as possible to meet our local, statewide and national strategic goals. This position works closely with other field staff, coalition partners, elected officials, activists and members. The major focus is on building a base of local community activists and leaders to mobilize on CPC's campaigns related to Economic Justice, Racial Justice and Civil Rights, Health Justice and Civic Engagement. Email

theresa@progressivecoalition.org for more information.

Nominate Someone for the 2014 CSDF Diversity and Inclusion Awards

These prestigious awards are given to recognize businesses and organizations in the Pikes Peak Region that demonstrate and promote diversity and inclusion in both their internal operations and external civic engagement. Standards of excellence will include highly inclusive organizational policies and benefits, as well as commitment to diversity training, education, and volunteerism on all levels of operation. Nominations are due January 24th.

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In This Issue

Happy End of The Gregorian Calendar Year!

Save the Date!

Get Involved!

Articles of Interest

Academy Critic Buys Billboard, TV Ads, in ongoing Dispute

November 19, 2013

The Gazette

Talking about Religious Liberty, Marriage, and Non-Discrimination

Laws

ThirdWay

300,000 more voters cast ballots in 2013 than 2011

November 8, 2013