Colorado House gives first approval to criminalizing cyberbullying
A bill that would make cyberbullying a crime in Colorado passed the state House of Representatives on Friday. The measure was named for Kiana Arellano, a Highlands Ranch teen who tried to kill herself...
View ArticleNew Youth Center Opens In Aurora With Help Of Rep. Rhonda Fields
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4/AP) – A new youth center has opened its doors in Aurora.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sunday evening at the Dayton Street Opportunity Center. Rep. Rhonda Fields, D-Aurora, is...
View ArticleColorado Lawmakers to Consider Sexual Assault Bill
Colorado lawmakers to consider sex assault bill based on Bill Cosby Bipartisan effort to remove statute of limitations By Joey Bunch The Denver Post State Rep. Rhonda Fields of Aurora speaks at the...
View ArticleColorado lawmakers push sexual assault bill inspired by Bill Cosby...
The widespread allegations of sexual assault against comedian Bill Cosby have inspired a push by Colorado lawmakers to make it easier for victims to pursue criminal charges against their rapists. Newly...
View ArticleUrban Spectrum’s Spotlight on Black Women in Politics
Black Women Vying to Shape Colorado’s Political Landscape January 25, 2016 The political season is here. Most of the media focus is on the national race for the presidency. More strident utterances and...
View ArticleRhonda Fields Wins at the Arapahoe County Assembly!
Rhonda Fields gets top of ballot for SD 29, Su Ryden also qualifies for primary “I am honored that SD-29 Democrats today showed such strong confidence in this grassroots campaign,” Fields said. By THE...
View ArticleBill to Lessen Charges for Sexting Teens
Check out Representative Fields’ interview on “Politics Unplugged” regarding her bill relating to teen sexting:...
View ArticleLegislation for the 2017 Session!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’ve been busy with the 2017 session so far, but I wanted to take some time and update everyone on what we’re working on. Some of our legislation includes designating...
View ArticleThe Historic Eight
Eight African American lawmakers (two in the senate and six in the house) were sworn in this legislative session – comprising the largest number of African Americans to ever serve in the Colorado...
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