What We Stand For

 

 

Sanctity of Life

Human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. We oppose abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty and any attacks on innocent human life.

 

 

 

Social Justice

We call for societal structures that uphold the equal value and dignity of each person, regardless of any personal characteristics.

 

 

 

Community-Oriented Society

Humans are created to live in communities, and the proper organization of communities will lead to flourishing societies.

 

 

Care for the Environment

Both government and civil society must protect natural resources, now and for future generations.

 

 

 

Economic Security

Workers' rights and a family wage must be ensured for all.

 

 

 

Centrality of the Family

Natural marriage and the family are the central institutions of society and must be supported and strengthened.

 

Colorado ASP Leadership Team

Ian Rutherford - Chairman of the Colorado ASP
Grant Davis - Vice Chair
Kevin McGouldrick - Secretary
John Farr - State Committee
Social Media 

A Message from the Chairperson

  • CO Lawmakers are proposing a law to regulate social media for children. Bill HB25-1287 requires social media companies to create tools for parents and children to regulate social media usage. 

  • SB25-183, the horribly named "Coverage for pregnancy related services" bill, will officially add state payments for abortion to the state health insurance plans. It's another sad day in Colorado as the state moves even farther from the ASP platform "We recognize that the inalienable right to life, from conception until natural death, must be formally acknowledged by all levels of government."

  • An attempt to provide some regulation for abortion clinics was voted down by the state legislature even after an 18-year-old girl was killed by the Fort Collins Planned Parenthood last month. There have been at least three ambulance calls by the Fort Collins Planned Parenthood in the last two months. Abortion facilities are less regulated than food trucks in Colorado.

  • Republicans tried to make government more transparent but were blocked in the legislature. Last year the legislature created a loop hole in what constituted a public meeting that the bill was trying to close. A lack of government transparency is a huge issue, even at the local level. I've been trying to get a list of backlogged infrastructure projects in Loveland. The CFO has said twice now that no such list can be provided. I had to file a CORA request this week. Hopefully I'll get an answer that isn't too expensive.

  • Thanks to HB25-1040 Nuclear Energy is now considered a "clean" energy source in Colorado! This is a big deal and in line with our party's stance: "We call for the transition to cooperative ownership of new, sustainable energy sources, with government infrastructure support for those that require it, such as nuclear."