Report: Women’s rights a canary in coal mine for democracy

(Colorado News Connection) The United States was designated a backsliding democracy in late 2021, when it appeared on a prominent European think tank’s annual global ranking. Today, half of the world’s democratic governments are on the decline, according to The Global State of Democracy, a report released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) this past November.

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How to make a trip easier for first-time campers

Don’t worry; you’re not the first person new to the camping scene. Even though it’s one of the oldest activities, there are still a lot of people who have never experienced sleeping under the stars. The important thing is you want to change that. But we want to make sure you get the most out of the adventure. Here’s how first-time campers can make their trip easier.

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Medicaid coverage is expiring for millions of Americans – but there’s a proven way to keep many of them insured

Getting everyone who is eligible for free or discounted health insurance to sign up for it requires making it as easy as possible to enroll – and that convenience especially matters for young, healthy and low-income people.

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Colorado sets record for new businesses, per capita income hits $75K

Despite inflation, a tight labor market and fears of a recession, a record number of new businesses started operating in the fourth quarter of 2022 in Colorado and many other benchmarks are positive, according to a report by the University of Colorado and the secretary of state's office.

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