Letters to the editor: Colorado will not stand for policies that hurt working families

The recent passage of the Republican spending bill is a reminder of just how skewed Washington’s priorities have become. This budget, which cuts deeply into health care, food assistance, and public programs while extending enormous tax breaks for the rich, is a direct attack on hardworking Americans.

Colorado will not stand for policies that hurt working families The recent passage of the Republican spending bill is a reminder of just how skewed Washington’s priorities have become. This budget, which cuts deeply into health care, food assistance, and public programs while extending enormous tax breaks for the rich, is a direct attack on hardworking Americans. At a time when economic uncertainty continues to weigh on everyday Americans, I’m grateful that Colorado Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet voted against this reckless proposal.

Even though the bill passed, their opposition sent a clear message: Colorado will not stand for policies that hurt working families to benefit the wealthiest few. Under this budget, 62% of the cuts come from programs that help low- and middle-income Americans. Medicaid, education and nutrition programs will take the hardest hits, even as billionaires continue to reap tax breaks.

It’s an unacceptable tradeoff, and I’m grateful our senators refused to support it. While this is a setback, it’s not the end of the fight. We need leaders who will stand up for working families when it matters most — not ones like Senator Schumer who will capitulate to Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

I hope Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet continue pushing for policies that put working Coloradans first, and I urge all voters to remember this moment when it’s time to elect leaders who truly stand for us. Charlotte Par, Boulder.