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Hosted by the Greenberg Center for Learning and Tolerance
In June 2024, David Siders, politics editor at POLITICO, visited Colorado Springs to interview several individuals for a provocative article entitled:
Americans Are Leaving Both Parties.
This Colorado City Shows Why.
https://tinyurl.com/2y28wjqw
After decades of being a reliable Republican stronghold, Colorado Springs is drawing the attention of journalists who see it as an example of a growing national trend. More voters are registered as Unaffiliated than both the Republican and the Democratic parties combined. But is this trend changing the dynamics of our local politics? Will this trend present ways to diminish the divisive rhetoric and to work collaboratively across the political divide?
- Listen to David Siders discuss national trends and highlight what is distinctive about Colorado Springs.
- Hear from community leaders and local elected officials who are finding constructive ways to solve our biggest challenges.
- Learn about resources to become a more informed and engaged voter.
- Explore opportunities for civic engagement and models of community dialogue.