Melat Kiros
@melatkirosco.bsky.social
Recovering Lawyer | PhD Student | Barista | Candidate for Congress, CO-1
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Melat Kiros
@melatkirosco.bsky.social
· Jul 12
I’m running for Congress! It’s time for a new generation of leadership to tackle the greatest issues facing everyday Americans: housing affordability, healthcare, and the rising cost of living. Learn more about the campaign at KirosforCO.com!
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www.kirosforco.com I met & heard speak this amazing, progressive, brilliant, candidate hoping to shake up #Colorado primary to replace Degette (who has been so lackluster and funded by big $). Please consider following & supporting Melat Kiros! #Pinks #ProgressiveDemocrats @melatkirosco.bsky.social
Kiros for Congress | Melat Kiros for Colorado's First District
Melat Kiros is running for Congress in Colorado's First District. It's time for a new generation of leadership to build a future worth fighting for.
www.kirosforco.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
www.kirosforco.com I met & heard speak this amazing, progressive, brilliant, candidate hoping to shake up #Colorado primary to replace Degette (who has been so lackluster and funded by big $). Please consider following & supporting Melat Kiros! #Pinks #ProgressiveDemocrats @melatkirosco.bsky.social
So excited to be endorsed by NDLB alongside these incredible candidates.
We’re stepping up to take our government back from the special interests that got us into this mess.
Together, we'll fight for a future where working Americans aren’t just scraping by, we're thriving.
We’re stepping up to take our government back from the special interests that got us into this mess.
Together, we'll fight for a future where working Americans aren’t just scraping by, we're thriving.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
So excited to be endorsed by NDLB alongside these incredible candidates.
We’re stepping up to take our government back from the special interests that got us into this mess.
Together, we'll fight for a future where working Americans aren’t just scraping by, we're thriving.
We’re stepping up to take our government back from the special interests that got us into this mess.
Together, we'll fight for a future where working Americans aren’t just scraping by, we're thriving.
Far too many times, our leaders have sent service members into wars that never should’ve happened and failed to care for them when they came home.
This Veteran’s Day, let’s honor their sacrifice through action: fighting for their right to healthcare, full benefits, and dignity.
This Veteran’s Day, let’s honor their sacrifice through action: fighting for their right to healthcare, full benefits, and dignity.
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Far too many times, our leaders have sent service members into wars that never should’ve happened and failed to care for them when they came home.
This Veteran’s Day, let’s honor their sacrifice through action: fighting for their right to healthcare, full benefits, and dignity.
This Veteran’s Day, let’s honor their sacrifice through action: fighting for their right to healthcare, full benefits, and dignity.
No amount of spin will disguise this betrayal.
Schumer & Co. have decided to abandon the American people as premiums soar.
We deserve Dems who will fight like hell for our most basic needs.
The politics of the past have failed us, it’s time to vote the establishment out.
Schumer & Co. have decided to abandon the American people as premiums soar.
We deserve Dems who will fight like hell for our most basic needs.
The politics of the past have failed us, it’s time to vote the establishment out.
I voted tonight to reopen the government and take action to protect health care for tens of millions of Americans. Here’s why:
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
No amount of spin will disguise this betrayal.
Schumer & Co. have decided to abandon the American people as premiums soar.
We deserve Dems who will fight like hell for our most basic needs.
The politics of the past have failed us, it’s time to vote the establishment out.
Schumer & Co. have decided to abandon the American people as premiums soar.
We deserve Dems who will fight like hell for our most basic needs.
The politics of the past have failed us, it’s time to vote the establishment out.
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The incumbent in CO-01 is Diana DeGette, indebted to the pro-genocide lobby, as well as to big pharma and big energy.
Also, note that in addition to Melat Kiros, Wanda James (University of Colorado Board of Regents), is also challenging DeGette.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...
Also, note that in addition to Melat Kiros, Wanda James (University of Colorado Board of Regents), is also challenging DeGette.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The incumbent in CO-01 is Diana DeGette, indebted to the pro-genocide lobby, as well as to big pharma and big energy.
Also, note that in addition to Melat Kiros, Wanda James (University of Colorado Board of Regents), is also challenging DeGette.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...
Also, note that in addition to Melat Kiros, Wanda James (University of Colorado Board of Regents), is also challenging DeGette.
www.denvervoice.org/archive/2025...
Zohran’s win showed it: organized people beats organized money every time.
I’m running to unseat a 30-year incumbent who’s taken almost $6M from Big Pharma & Big Energy.
We deserve housing first, Medicare for all, & big money out of our politics.
Denver, it’s our turn. Join us at kirosforco.com
I’m running to unseat a 30-year incumbent who’s taken almost $6M from Big Pharma & Big Energy.
We deserve housing first, Medicare for all, & big money out of our politics.
Denver, it’s our turn. Join us at kirosforco.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Zohran’s win showed it: organized people beats organized money every time.
I’m running to unseat a 30-year incumbent who’s taken almost $6M from Big Pharma & Big Energy.
We deserve housing first, Medicare for all, & big money out of our politics.
Denver, it’s our turn. Join us at kirosforco.com
I’m running to unseat a 30-year incumbent who’s taken almost $6M from Big Pharma & Big Energy.
We deserve housing first, Medicare for all, & big money out of our politics.
Denver, it’s our turn. Join us at kirosforco.com
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In 1 year, after a big primary win, we will elect Melat Kiros to represent Colorado's CD1!
November 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In 1 year, after a big primary win, we will elect Melat Kiros to represent Colorado's CD1!
Housing first, healthcare for all, & a living wage means earning enough to save, to build wealth, and to enjoy this one life we get.
Today's the last day to cast your ballot for the candidates and the ballot measures that are fighting for this vision.
Play your part and VOTE.
Today's the last day to cast your ballot for the candidates and the ballot measures that are fighting for this vision.
Play your part and VOTE.
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Housing first, healthcare for all, & a living wage means earning enough to save, to build wealth, and to enjoy this one life we get.
Today's the last day to cast your ballot for the candidates and the ballot measures that are fighting for this vision.
Play your part and VOTE.
Today's the last day to cast your ballot for the candidates and the ballot measures that are fighting for this vision.
Play your part and VOTE.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Absolutely indefensible. Corporate Dem DeGette is spending taxpayer money on campaign ads while SNAP is about to expire. 😐
Melat is a working class fighter and 100% people funded, running to replace DeGette. Join me in donating to her: secure.actblue.com/donate/melat...
Melat is a working class fighter and 100% people funded, running to replace DeGette. Join me in donating to her: secure.actblue.com/donate/melat...
October 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Absolutely indefensible. Corporate Dem DeGette is spending taxpayer money on campaign ads while SNAP is about to expire. 😐
Melat is a working class fighter and 100% people funded, running to replace DeGette. Join me in donating to her: secure.actblue.com/donate/melat...
Melat is a working class fighter and 100% people funded, running to replace DeGette. Join me in donating to her: secure.actblue.com/donate/melat...
Diana DeGette, the 30yr incumbent I’m challenging, just spent taxpayer dollars on digital campaign ads in the middle of a government shutdown when millions of Americans are about to lose their healthcare & SNAP benefits.
It’s time to clean house on the establishment.
It’s time to clean house on the establishment.
October 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Diana DeGette, the 30yr incumbent I’m challenging, just spent taxpayer dollars on digital campaign ads in the middle of a government shutdown when millions of Americans are about to lose their healthcare & SNAP benefits.
It’s time to clean house on the establishment.
It’s time to clean house on the establishment.
An economy that leaves everyday, working people behind is not sustainable.
I’m running for Congress bc it’s time our government actually invests in the people who make this country work by guaranteeing our rights to housing, healthcare, and a living wage. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
I’m running for Congress bc it’s time our government actually invests in the people who make this country work by guaranteeing our rights to housing, healthcare, and a living wage. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
An economy that leaves everyday, working people behind is not sustainable.
I’m running for Congress bc it’s time our government actually invests in the people who make this country work by guaranteeing our rights to housing, healthcare, and a living wage. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
I’m running for Congress bc it’s time our government actually invests in the people who make this country work by guaranteeing our rights to housing, healthcare, and a living wage. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...
82% of Americans agree money in politics is a threat to our democracy but dems aren’t fighting it because our leadership is in on the grift.
The new litmus test for every single Dem needs to be whether you take corporate PAC money.
You’re either for the people or you’re not.
The new litmus test for every single Dem needs to be whether you take corporate PAC money.
You’re either for the people or you’re not.
October 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
82% of Americans agree money in politics is a threat to our democracy but dems aren’t fighting it because our leadership is in on the grift.
The new litmus test for every single Dem needs to be whether you take corporate PAC money.
You’re either for the people or you’re not.
The new litmus test for every single Dem needs to be whether you take corporate PAC money.
You’re either for the people or you’re not.
We fundraised from *2,000* more individual donors than the 30-year incumbent we’re challenging!
And we raised over $125,000 without a dime from corporate PACs.
The momentum is on our side and the message is clear: it’s time for a change in CO-1.
And we raised over $125,000 without a dime from corporate PACs.
The momentum is on our side and the message is clear: it’s time for a change in CO-1.
October 17, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We fundraised from *2,000* more individual donors than the 30-year incumbent we’re challenging!
And we raised over $125,000 without a dime from corporate PACs.
The momentum is on our side and the message is clear: it’s time for a change in CO-1.
And we raised over $125,000 without a dime from corporate PACs.
The momentum is on our side and the message is clear: it’s time for a change in CO-1.
In the richest country on Earth, no one should go hungry. Yet millions of families rely on underfunded food programs.
Food is a human right. We need to expand SNAP, fund school meals, & support local food systems.
On World Food Day, let’s recommit to ending hunger for good.
Food is a human right. We need to expand SNAP, fund school meals, & support local food systems.
On World Food Day, let’s recommit to ending hunger for good.
October 16, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In the richest country on Earth, no one should go hungry. Yet millions of families rely on underfunded food programs.
Food is a human right. We need to expand SNAP, fund school meals, & support local food systems.
On World Food Day, let’s recommit to ending hunger for good.
Food is a human right. We need to expand SNAP, fund school meals, & support local food systems.
On World Food Day, let’s recommit to ending hunger for good.
See you at the No Kings rally this Saturday!
October 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
See you at the No Kings rally this Saturday!
Tonight is the FEC fundraising deadline for the quarter and our campaign has already shattered records.
We've received donations from over 2,100 individuals — more than any challenger in this race ever has in the last 10 years. That’s real grassroots momentum.
We've received donations from over 2,100 individuals — more than any challenger in this race ever has in the last 10 years. That’s real grassroots momentum.
September 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Tonight is the FEC fundraising deadline for the quarter and our campaign has already shattered records.
We've received donations from over 2,100 individuals — more than any challenger in this race ever has in the last 10 years. That’s real grassroots momentum.
We've received donations from over 2,100 individuals — more than any challenger in this race ever has in the last 10 years. That’s real grassroots momentum.
Bad Bunny stands proudly for trans rights, against the exploitation of Puerto Rico, and openly criticizes US anti-immigration policies. Now he's headlining the Super Bowl.
The NFL isn't standing on principle, they're following our money, which means we still hold the power. 🧵
The NFL isn't standing on principle, they're following our money, which means we still hold the power. 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Bad Bunny stands proudly for trans rights, against the exploitation of Puerto Rico, and openly criticizes US anti-immigration policies. Now he's headlining the Super Bowl.
The NFL isn't standing on principle, they're following our money, which means we still hold the power. 🧵
The NFL isn't standing on principle, they're following our money, which means we still hold the power. 🧵
Diana DeGette, the 30yr incumbent I’m running against in CO-1, voted “present” on the Kirk resolution.
Even in the one of the safest seats in the country, she chose to be neutral on this bill.
When the votes don’t match the strongly worded statements, it’s time to clean house.
Even in the one of the safest seats in the country, she chose to be neutral on this bill.
When the votes don’t match the strongly worded statements, it’s time to clean house.
September 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Diana DeGette, the 30yr incumbent I’m running against in CO-1, voted “present” on the Kirk resolution.
Even in the one of the safest seats in the country, she chose to be neutral on this bill.
When the votes don’t match the strongly worded statements, it’s time to clean house.
Even in the one of the safest seats in the country, she chose to be neutral on this bill.
When the votes don’t match the strongly worded statements, it’s time to clean house.
Today, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the first responders for their bravery.
Their courage in the face of unthinkable tragedy reminds us of the best in humanity.
May we be brave enough to continue their mission to protect the lives of those in need. #NeverForget
Their courage in the face of unthinkable tragedy reminds us of the best in humanity.
May we be brave enough to continue their mission to protect the lives of those in need. #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the first responders for their bravery.
Their courage in the face of unthinkable tragedy reminds us of the best in humanity.
May we be brave enough to continue their mission to protect the lives of those in need. #NeverForget
Their courage in the face of unthinkable tragedy reminds us of the best in humanity.
May we be brave enough to continue their mission to protect the lives of those in need. #NeverForget
My thoughts are with the victims of political violence, their families, and their loved ones, from here in Denver to Utah to Gaza.
September 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
My thoughts are with the victims of political violence, their families, and their loved ones, from here in Denver to Utah to Gaza.
Today, we honor those who fought from the picket lines to the factories to defend our democracy & our dignity.
In the face of fascism, we take their lesson not to panic but to organize bc our greatest strength is solidarity.
Labor built this country and labor will defend it.
In the face of fascism, we take their lesson not to panic but to organize bc our greatest strength is solidarity.
Labor built this country and labor will defend it.
September 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today, we honor those who fought from the picket lines to the factories to defend our democracy & our dignity.
In the face of fascism, we take their lesson not to panic but to organize bc our greatest strength is solidarity.
Labor built this country and labor will defend it.
In the face of fascism, we take their lesson not to panic but to organize bc our greatest strength is solidarity.
Labor built this country and labor will defend it.
It's not enough to take back power in '26/'28. We have to clean house on all the corruption that got us here in the first place.
I'm running to ban stock trading, ban lobbying after office, and pass publicly financed elections to put the power back in the hands of the people.
I'm running to ban stock trading, ban lobbying after office, and pass publicly financed elections to put the power back in the hands of the people.
Corrupt Trump is paying back his billionaire campaign donors with government contracts, dropped lawsuits, and a dismantling of watchdog agencies that work to hold their businesses to account for wrongdoing.
Every move he makes is to enrich himself and his billionaire buddies.
Every move he makes is to enrich himself and his billionaire buddies.
August 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's not enough to take back power in '26/'28. We have to clean house on all the corruption that got us here in the first place.
I'm running to ban stock trading, ban lobbying after office, and pass publicly financed elections to put the power back in the hands of the people.
I'm running to ban stock trading, ban lobbying after office, and pass publicly financed elections to put the power back in the hands of the people.
This famine is man-made by Israel’s weaponized starvation of the Palestinian people.
This is a genocide funded by our tax dollars. It’s not too late to save lives. Call your reps, tell them all the AIPAC money in the world won’t save them in the primaries if they don’t end this.
This is a genocide funded by our tax dollars. It’s not too late to save lives. Call your reps, tell them all the AIPAC money in the world won’t save them in the primaries if they don’t end this.
August 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This famine is man-made by Israel’s weaponized starvation of the Palestinian people.
This is a genocide funded by our tax dollars. It’s not too late to save lives. Call your reps, tell them all the AIPAC money in the world won’t save them in the primaries if they don’t end this.
This is a genocide funded by our tax dollars. It’s not too late to save lives. Call your reps, tell them all the AIPAC money in the world won’t save them in the primaries if they don’t end this.
I’m on Substack! Check out the first post, “What Hope Demands of Us” and subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/melatkir...
August 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I’m on Substack! Check out the first post, “What Hope Demands of Us” and subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/melatkir...