JP Barela
@jpbarela.bsky.social
Insurance Technologist
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#RankedChoiceVoting in Denver would "modernize our voting process, save millions in unnecessary runoff election costs, and improve the tone of our politics."
– Former Denver elections director @ambermcreynolds.bsky.social in @coloradosun.com 👇
– Former Denver elections director @ambermcreynolds.bsky.social in @coloradosun.com 👇
Opinion: Denver must rethink how it holds elections to become a stronger, more modern city government
Ranked choice voting, November elections and staggered city council terms would go a long way to making Denver a more representative, responsive government
coloradosun.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#RankedChoiceVoting in Denver would "modernize our voting process, save millions in unnecessary runoff election costs, and improve the tone of our politics."
– Former Denver elections director @ambermcreynolds.bsky.social in @coloradosun.com 👇
– Former Denver elections director @ambermcreynolds.bsky.social in @coloradosun.com 👇
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Colorado students: Are you interested in computer science and coding?
Participate in the nationwide Congressional App Challenge & submit your app by October 30th!
Can’t wait to see our students’ amazing coding skills in action! 💻
Learn more: crow.house.gov/services/con...
Participate in the nationwide Congressional App Challenge & submit your app by October 30th!
Can’t wait to see our students’ amazing coding skills in action! 💻
Learn more: crow.house.gov/services/con...
Congressional App Challenge
Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts the Congressional App Challenge.
crow.house.gov
September 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Colorado students: Are you interested in computer science and coding?
Participate in the nationwide Congressional App Challenge & submit your app by October 30th!
Can’t wait to see our students’ amazing coding skills in action! 💻
Learn more: crow.house.gov/services/con...
Participate in the nationwide Congressional App Challenge & submit your app by October 30th!
Can’t wait to see our students’ amazing coding skills in action! 💻
Learn more: crow.house.gov/services/con...
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Violence isn’t the answer.
September 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Violence isn’t the answer.
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👀 @andrew-yang.bsky.social explains in the @houstonchronicle.com how the Fair Representation Act ends gerrymandering once and for all.
Learn how the #FairRepAct would put voters back at the center of our democracy ⬇️
Learn how the #FairRepAct would put voters back at the center of our democracy ⬇️
Andrew Yang: Texas broke redistricting. Here's how to fix it.
We need a system that can't be rigged.
www.houstonchronicle.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
👀 @andrew-yang.bsky.social explains in the @houstonchronicle.com how the Fair Representation Act ends gerrymandering once and for all.
Learn how the #FairRepAct would put voters back at the center of our democracy ⬇️
Learn how the #FairRepAct would put voters back at the center of our democracy ⬇️
The CO DOI emergency regulation ensuring no cost sharing for COVID vaccines is quite clever. #ACA requires states to cover the cost of new mandates. However, no cost sharing is allowed on preventive care. The definition of preventive care isn’t supposed to be left to the states, though.
September 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The CO DOI emergency regulation ensuring no cost sharing for COVID vaccines is quite clever. #ACA requires states to cover the cost of new mandates. However, no cost sharing is allowed on preventive care. The definition of preventive care isn’t supposed to be left to the states, though.
Interested in learning more about the Colorado Forward Party? Listen to Chairman Dave Ryan and Mary Connell talk about the party.
open.spotify.com/episode/5T65...
#cofwd
open.spotify.com/episode/5T65...
#cofwd
09-04-25 Interview - Dave Ryan - The Forward Party is Offering Alternatives
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September 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Interested in learning more about the Colorado Forward Party? Listen to Chairman Dave Ryan and Mary Connell talk about the party.
open.spotify.com/episode/5T65...
#cofwd
open.spotify.com/episode/5T65...
#cofwd
Colorado Division of Insurance proposes emergency regulation requiring coverage of COVID vaccines without cost sharing, doi.colorado.gov/statutes-reg....
DRAFT Regulations and Bulletins for Informal Public Comment | DORA - Division of Insurance
doi.colorado.gov
September 4, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Colorado Division of Insurance proposes emergency regulation requiring coverage of COVID vaccines without cost sharing, doi.colorado.gov/statutes-reg....
Today is the last day to nominate yourself or others for the Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee.
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
Google Forms: Sign-in
Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).
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August 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today is the last day to nominate yourself or others for the Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee.
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
Two days away from the nomination deadline for the Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee,
2025 Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee Application Form
What is the Executive Committee? The Executive Committee ("EC") shall be a nine-member board of individuals tasked with leading the Colorado Forward Party ("Party"). The EC's roles and…
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August 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Two days away from the nomination deadline for the Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee,
One week away from the nomination deadline for the Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee.
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
Google Forms: Sign-in
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August 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM
One week away from the nomination deadline for the Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee.
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
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#cofwd
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The Fair Representation Act from @beyer.house.gov and @raskin.house.gov would put an end to the gerrymandering wars and make Congress work for the American people.
Learn more about the #FairRepAct 👇
Learn more about the #FairRepAct 👇
Fair Representation Act - FairVote
The Fair Representation Act is the bold solution that solves the problems of gerrymandering and uncompetitive elections for U.S. House.
fairvote.org
August 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Fair Representation Act from @beyer.house.gov and @raskin.house.gov would put an end to the gerrymandering wars and make Congress work for the American people.
Learn more about the #FairRepAct 👇
Learn more about the #FairRepAct 👇
Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee nominations are open until August 13th.
Elections at Colorado Forward Assembly on August 13
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
Elections at Colorado Forward Assembly on August 13
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
Google Forms: Sign-in
Access Google Forms with a personal Google account or Google Workspace account (for business use).
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July 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Colorado Forward Party Executive Committee nominations are open until August 13th.
Elections at Colorado Forward Assembly on August 13
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
Elections at Colorado Forward Assembly on August 13
docs.google.com/forms/d/12Et...
#cofwd
32% of Coloradans believe that politics is the biggest problem in the state. Insanity is expecting a different outcome from doing the same thing. If we want to change the politics we need election reform.
www.denverpost.com/2025/07/15/c...
#copolitics
www.denverpost.com/2025/07/15/c...
#copolitics
Coloradans say politics is state’s top problem — and they feel powerless to do anything about it
Last year, respondents listed the cost of living as the biggest challenge, followed by the cost of housing, government and politics, immigration and homelessness.
www.denverpost.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
32% of Coloradans believe that politics is the biggest problem in the state. Insanity is expecting a different outcome from doing the same thing. If we want to change the politics we need election reform.
www.denverpost.com/2025/07/15/c...
#copolitics
www.denverpost.com/2025/07/15/c...
#copolitics
Disappointed in the Colorado Division of Insurance releasing a political hit piece yesterday describing the anticipated changes from the recent budget bill.
doi.colorado.gov/news-release...
#copolitics
doi.colorado.gov/news-release...
#copolitics
Chaos from Congressional Republicans Leads to Average Premium Increases of Over 28% for 2026 | DORA - Division of Insurance
July 16, 2025 - Chaos from Congressional Republicans Leads to Average Premium Increases of Over 28% for 2026
doi.colorado.gov
July 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Disappointed in the Colorado Division of Insurance releasing a political hit piece yesterday describing the anticipated changes from the recent budget bill.
doi.colorado.gov/news-release...
#copolitics
doi.colorado.gov/news-release...
#copolitics
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Beyond the Goalposts: Community Voices on Denver's Women's Soccer Stadium Proposal July 17th hosted by Denver INC.
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July 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Beyond the Goalposts: Community Voices on Denver's Women's Soccer Stadium Proposal July 17th hosted by Denver INC.
mailchi.mp/denverinc/ma...
mailchi.mp/denverinc/ma...
Interested in the Colorado Forward Party? Join a virtual town hall tomorrow for more information. www.coloradoforwardparty.com/newcomer_tow... #cofwd
Newcomer Townhall (Statewide)
Colorado Forward Party
www.coloradoforwardparty.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Interested in the Colorado Forward Party? Join a virtual town hall tomorrow for more information. www.coloradoforwardparty.com/newcomer_tow... #cofwd
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Home rule is being pitched to voters in Douglas County with misleading claims by GOP commissioners. @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports for @nexton9news.bsky.social: www.9news.com/article/news...
www.9news.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Home rule is being pitched to voters in Douglas County with misleading claims by GOP commissioners. @marshallglasses.bsky.social reports for @nexton9news.bsky.social: www.9news.com/article/news...
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The results are in, Colorado!
Forward candidates won their races for Grand Junction and Colorado Springs city council, and we couldn't be more excited for those constituents. These are true leaders utterly determined to collaborate constructively on the best possible solutions for your communities!
Forward candidates won their races for Grand Junction and Colorado Springs city council, and we couldn't be more excited for those constituents. These are true leaders utterly determined to collaborate constructively on the best possible solutions for your communities!
April 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The results are in, Colorado!
Forward candidates won their races for Grand Junction and Colorado Springs city council, and we couldn't be more excited for those constituents. These are true leaders utterly determined to collaborate constructively on the best possible solutions for your communities!
Forward candidates won their races for Grand Junction and Colorado Springs city council, and we couldn't be more excited for those constituents. These are true leaders utterly determined to collaborate constructively on the best possible solutions for your communities!
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BIG NEWS: Until today, Sen. Dan Thatcher was a member of the Republican Party.
No longer. Just a short while ago, he became a member of the Forward Party!
Congratulations to him, to FWD-UT, and to democracy reformers everywhere!
More: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
No longer. Just a short while ago, he became a member of the Forward Party!
Congratulations to him, to FWD-UT, and to democracy reformers everywhere!
More: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Sen. Dan Thatcher is leaving Utah’s Republican Party to ‘break the deadlock’ in politics
Longtime Sen. Dan Thatcher is leaving the Utah GOP and is joining a third party to "break the deadlock" in politics.
www.sltrib.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
BIG NEWS: Until today, Sen. Dan Thatcher was a member of the Republican Party.
No longer. Just a short while ago, he became a member of the Forward Party!
Congratulations to him, to FWD-UT, and to democracy reformers everywhere!
More: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
No longer. Just a short while ago, he became a member of the Forward Party!
Congratulations to him, to FWD-UT, and to democracy reformers everywhere!
More: www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
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When you're the United States and Vladimir Putin's Kremlin says your foreign policy largely aligns with their vision... 😳
More: tinyurl.com/uuf88jtf
More: tinyurl.com/uuf88jtf
March 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When you're the United States and Vladimir Putin's Kremlin says your foreign policy largely aligns with their vision... 😳
More: tinyurl.com/uuf88jtf
More: tinyurl.com/uuf88jtf
24 hours away from a #cofoward and Rep. Bob Marshall virtual town hall on improving how we elect county commissioners. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3D8p8RJ
February 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
24 hours away from a #cofoward and Rep. Bob Marshall virtual town hall on improving how we elect county commissioners. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3D8p8RJ
Another week another election reform bill in the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs committee this time HB25-1089 requiring bipartisan election judges for mail in ballot signature verification.
#copolitics #coleg
#copolitics #coleg
February 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Another week another election reform bill in the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs committee this time HB25-1089 requiring bipartisan election judges for mail in ballot signature verification.
#copolitics #coleg
#copolitics #coleg
#CoForward will host a virtual town hall with Rep. Bob Marshall this Wednesday to discuss his bill, HB25-1265, reforming County Commissioner elections.
Sign up here: www.coloradoforwardparty.com/legislative_...
#coleg #copolitics
Sign up here: www.coloradoforwardparty.com/legislative_...
#coleg #copolitics
February 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
#CoForward will host a virtual town hall with Rep. Bob Marshall this Wednesday to discuss his bill, HB25-1265, reforming County Commissioner elections.
Sign up here: www.coloradoforwardparty.com/legislative_...
#coleg #copolitics
Sign up here: www.coloradoforwardparty.com/legislative_...
#coleg #copolitics