ADL supports Colorado House Bill 1080, which would reinstate Colorado’s longstanding ban forbidding religious organizations from discriminating based on faith when hiring employees to work for government-funded social service programs. Even though this was the law in Colorado until 2007, the bill is meeting strong resistance from religious groups. NEWS Would Law Handcuff Faith-Based Charities? No, It Only Assures Fairness
Rocky Mountain News Imagine you are a social worker who has 10 years of experience counseling young offenders. Looking for a new challenge, you apply for a job opening in a state-funded program run by a local church. At your interview, you are prepared to answer questions about your counseling experience, your approach to clients and your interest in this
Background: Last year, SB 07-025 was amended on 3rd Reading to clarify that religious organizations are generally permitted to discriminate in employment on religious grounds. The amendment did not, however, continue Colorado’s historical commitment to ensuring that government funds not be used for religious discrimination. HB 08-1080 is intended to reestablish that commitment. Why HB 1080 is needed: H.B. 1080
By: Jim DeFina ADL Board member, National Executive Committee member, National Development Chair and former Mountain States Board Chair Barry Curtiss-Lusher received ADL’s Distinguished Community Service Award for his commitment to human rights and dignity, and his dedicated service to his community, state and nation from Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. A congratulatory video from ADL’s National Director Abraham H.
It is with great sadness that ADL mourns the passing of U.S. District Court Judge Phillip S. Figa after his battle against cancer. Judge Figa was a former ADL Regional Board Chair, community leader, father and husband. He will posthumously receive ADL’s Distinguished Community Service Award at ADL’s 2008 Civil Rights Award Luncheon on February 4, 2008. Read some of
