{"id":168,"date":"2023-07-31T21:46:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T21:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devjourneyinstitute.com\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:44:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T15:44:01","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/about\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-168\" data-postid=\"168\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-168 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"gstd552\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_gstd552 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_bottom  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_l7iw552 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wl0b2   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">INTERVIEWS<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_z38x360 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_0i31360 first\">\n                    <!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_qelr527 \" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <h3 class=\"module-title\">CLICK A YEAR TO SEE INTERVIEWS WITH SENATOR MICHAELSON JENET<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion separate rounded blue\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-0-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2025<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-0-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_6hr3535\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_r6b3535 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_6xof14   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet shares her priorities for the 2025 session. January 9, 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2025\/01\/09\/entrevista-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2025\/01\/09\/entrevista-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-1\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-1-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2024<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-1-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_wgdk204\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_zi4y204 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9qkj204   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado bill to make free youth therapy permanent moves forward. January 24, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/colorado\/2024\/01\/24\/colorado-bill-to-make-free-youth-therapy-permanent-moves-forward\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/colorado\/2024\/01\/24\/colorado-bill-to-make-free-youth-therapy-permanent-moves-forward\/<\/a><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br><\/span><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Trio of Michaelson Jenet Bills to Improve Access to Health Care Clear Committee. Febuary 23, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.co\/newsroom\/trio-of-michaelson-jenet-bills-to-improve-access-to-health-care-clear-committee\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.senatedems.co\/newsroom\/trio-of-michaelson-jenet-bills-to-improve-access-to-health-care-clear-committee&nbsp;<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">An amendment to hold predators accountable. February 23, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a class=\"themify_lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/an-amendment-to-hold-predators-accountable-opinion\/article_4895b74e-d1fa-11ee-8706-130a2fb722a0.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/an-amendment-to-hold-predators-accountable-opinion\/article_4895b74e-d1fa-11ee-8706-130a2fb722a0.html<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado can take bold step to block pollution with critical anti-incineration bill. February 28, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a class=\"themify_lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/environmentamerica.org\/colorado\/media-center\/colorado-can-take-bold-step-to-block-pollution-with-critical-anti-incineration-bill\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/environmentamerica.org\/colorado\/media-center\/colorado-can-take-bold-step-to-block-pollution-with-critical-anti-incineration-bill\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><strong>Q&amp;A With Dafna Michaelson Jenet First year senator on faith, children, writing and mental health. March 4, 2024.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/q-and-a\/q-a-with-dafna-michaelson-jenet-first-year-senator-on-faith-children-writing-and-mental\/article_02bc5b2e-d722-11ee-a0aa-87aa00e01b52.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/q-and-a\/q-a-with-dafna-michaelson-jenet-first-year-senator-on-faith-children-writing-and-mental\/article_02bc5b2e-d722-11ee-a0aa-87aa00e01b52.html<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado bill would require insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs like Wegovy. March 7, 2024.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-bill-insurers-medicaid-cover-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-bill-insurers-medicaid-cover-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">New immigrants could apply for driver\u2019s licenses immediately under Colorado proposal. April 2, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/04\/02\/new-immigrants-could-apply-for-drivers-licenses-under-colorado-proposal\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/04\/02\/new-immigrants-could-apply-for-drivers-licenses-under-colorado-proposal\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Bill passes Colorado Senate aimed at having NARCAN on school buses, training students and bus drivers how to use it. April 2, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2024\/04\/02\/bill-passes-colorado-senate-aimed-having-narcan-school-buses-training-students-bus-drivers-how-use-it\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2024\/04\/02\/bill-passes-colorado-senate-aimed-having-narcan-school-buses-training-students-bus-drivers-how-use-it\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Lawsuit claims Colorado lawmakers suppressed free speech on transgender name change bill. April 7, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/lawsuit-claims-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/lawsuit-claims-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado legislators push obesity prevention bill, governor\u2019s approval is uncertain. April 12, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/health-care\/colorado-legislators-push-obesity-prevention-bill-governors-approval-is-uncertain\/article_85097f54-f83c-11ee-a286-670fab7c3a3f.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/health-care\/colorado-legislators-push-obesity-prevention-bill-governors-approval-is-uncertain\/article_85097f54-f83c-11ee-a286-670fab7c3a3f.html<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Medicaid, many private insurers could soon be forced to cover new anti-obesity drugs. April 29, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/tsscolorado.com\/medicaid-many-private-insurers-could-soon-be-forced-to-cover-new-anti-obesity-drugs\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/tsscolorado.com\/medicaid-many-private-insurers-could-soon-be-forced-to-cover-new-anti-obesity-drugs\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Gov. Jared Polis accused of &#8220;extreme effort&#8221; to defeat Colorado bill requiring age verification on social media. May 3, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/governor-jared-polis-accused-extreme-effort-defeat-bill-requiring-age-verification-social-media\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/governor-jared-polis-accused-extreme-effort-defeat-bill-requiring-age-verification-social-media\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado makes I Matter program permanent, offering free therapy sessions for youth. June 5, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/governor\/colorado-continues-i-matter-program\/article_4eeb569c-22b0-11ef-a985-2bdc8763e3cb.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/governor\/colorado-continues-i-matter-program\/article_4eeb569c-22b0-11ef-a985-2bdc8763e3cb.html<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet discusses life after October 7. July 1, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Legislation needed to better treat Coloradans&#8217; obesity, prediabetes | OPINION. July 3, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/legislation-needed-to-better-treat-coloradans-obesity-prediabetes-opinion\/article_e3b1f9cc-38fc-11ef-b14b-57f502f89fdd.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/legislation-needed-to-better-treat-coloradans-obesity-prediabetes-opinion\/article_e3b1f9cc-38fc-11ef-b14b-57f502f89fdd.html<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">She Traveled to All 50 States- This is What She Learned About Business. July 22, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/she-traveled-to-all-50-states-this-is-what-she-learned-about-business\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/she-traveled-to-all-50-states-this-is-what-she-learned-about-business\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado Will Soon Expand Insurance Coverage for Abortion. July 26, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado State Senate District 21 candidate profile: Dafna Michaelson Jenet. October 4, 2024.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2024\/10\/04\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-profile-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2024\/10\/04\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-profile-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Michaelson Jenet vs Alfred. October 9, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/voter-guide\/senate-district-21-michaelson-jenet-vs-alfred\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/voter-guide\/senate-district-21-michaelson-jenet-vs-alfred\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado State Senate District 21 candidate Q&amp;A. October 11, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/10\/11\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-questionnaire\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/10\/11\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-questionnaire\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dems win Aurora legislative seats \u2014 except one. November 5, 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/0trending\/dems-appear-to-keep-hold-on-to-aurora-legislative-seats-but-one\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/0trending\/dems-appear-to-keep-hold-on-to-aurora-legislative-seats-but-one\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">James Coleman, a Denver Democrat, will be next Colorado Senate president. Nov. 8 2024.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">(regarding 2025 session leadership)<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/james-coleman-a-denver-democrat-will-be-next-colorado-senate-president\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/james-coleman-a-denver-democrat-will-be-next-colorado-senate-president\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u2018We will show the country why Colorado is special\u2019 \u2014 Senate Democrats pick new leader as legislature looks toward a year of belt tightening. November 8, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/08\/colorado-state-democrats-pick-new-senate-president-james-coleman\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/08\/colorado-state-democrats-pick-new-senate-president-james-coleman\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">A Colorado budget crisis years in the making. November 15, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2024\/11\/15\/a-colorado-budget-crisis-years-in-the-making\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2024\/11\/15\/a-colorado-budget-crisis-years-in-the-making\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Lawsuit challenges Colorado\u2019s conversion therapy ban, saying it violates free speech. December 20, 2024.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/12\/20\/lawsuit-colorados-conversion-therapy-ban-free-speech\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/12\/20\/lawsuit-colorados-conversion-therapy-ban-free-speech\/<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-2\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-2-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2023<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-2-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_ghx9423\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_pbp4423 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bnra423   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">&#8220;Stop stigmatizing&#8221;: Colorado lawmaker stands tall after facing backlash for sharing mental illness. February 28, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-lawmaker-facing-backlash-sharing-mental-illness\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-lawmaker-facing-backlash-sharing-mental-illness\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Modern Marias: Dafna Michaelson Jenet. March 14, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariadroste.org\/communications\/modern-marias-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.mariadroste.org\/communications\/modern-marias-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">New state department tasked with fixing mental health care in Colorado mired in turmoil. May 13, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/gazette.com\/premium\/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-roiled-by-turmoil\/article_46a2647a-f0f8-11ed-81cc-6fdcdfa0ef05.html#\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/gazette.com\/premium\/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-roiled-by-turmoil\/article_46a2647a-f0f8-11ed-81cc-6fdcdfa0ef05.html#<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">At Sobibor, a filmmaker unearths Nazi Germany\u2019s attempts to cover up its crimes. May 16, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/at-sobibor-a-filmmaker-unearths-nazi-germanys-attempts-to-cover-up-its-crimes\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/at-sobibor-a-filmmaker-unearths-nazi-germanys-attempts-to-cover-up-its-crimes\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">4 Colorado House members file to run for Senate. May 19, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/elections\/house-senate-candidates\/article_160f209a-f65d-11ed-93c3-8b892a65667d.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/elections\/house-senate-candidates\/article_160f209a-f65d-11ed-93c3-8b892a65667d.html<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado students could receive annual mental health screenings under Democratic bill. March 20, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-students-could-receive-annual-mental-health-screenings-under-democratic-bill\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"500%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-students-could-receive-annual-mental-health-screenings-under-democratic-bill\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Rep. Jenet: Renewed interest in student mental health bill since East High School shooting. March 30, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/rep-jenet-renewed-interest-student-231308829.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABtnst8o-qYlk00B7VJZnRav_XhUW0cIJozU3oYzbreLfpdKdmjgMSTnsjSeSC734yQuYtSyu96hxNFTzY6tscQ7enSdo4jJzdFhh38hX8ktPC7Y7rvtgHsSFQokRCMKxFGqfbjnViwFybJSAHXtFlkcAUpxeSVdC-UF2jlGwOH4\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/rep-jenet-renewed-interest-student-231308829.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABtnst8o-qYlk00B7VJZnRav_XhUW0cIJozU3oYzbreLfpdKdmjgMSTnsjSeSC734yQuYtSyu96hxNFTzY6tscQ7enSdo4jJzdFhh38hX8ktPC7Y7rvtgHsSFQokRCMKxFGqfbjnViwFybJSAHXtFlkcAUpxeSVdC-UF2jlGwOH4<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Radon Disclosure Bill into Law. June 13, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/utahradonservices.com\/colorado-governor-jared-polis-signs-radon-disclosure-bill-into-law\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/utahradonservices.com\/colorado-governor-jared-polis-signs-radon-disclosure-bill-into-law\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">No. 2 Democrat in Colorado Senate is stepping down to join new Denver mayor\u2019s administration. August 4, 2023.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/08\/04\/dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/08\/04\/dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">No. 2 Colorado Senate Democrat stepping down to take role in Denver mayor\u2019s administration. August 4, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/no-2-colorado-senate-democrat-stepping-down-to-take-role-in-denver-mayors-administration\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/no-2-colorado-senate-democrat-stepping-down-to-take-role-in-denver-mayors-administration\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">CO lawmakers aim to amend constitution, give child sex assault survivors ability to sue retrospectively. August 21, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/co-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-constitution-give-child-sex-assault-survivors-ability-to-sue-retrospectively\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/co-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-constitution-give-child-sex-assault-survivors-ability-to-sue-retrospectively<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to succeed Dominick Moreno in Colorado Senate. August 31, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-succeeds-dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/article_b6a985c4-4840-11ee-b3c1-37a6319509ce.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-succeeds-dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/article_b6a985c4-4840-11ee-b3c1-37a6319509ce.html<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet selected for open Colorado Senate seat. August 31, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-selected-for-open-senate-seat\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-selected-for-open-senate-seat\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to replace state Sen. Dominick Moreno. August 31, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-to-replace-sen-dominick-moreno\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-to-replace-sen-dominick-moreno\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to replace Dominick Moreno in Colorado Senate. September 1, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-picked-to-replace-dominick-moreno-in-colorado-senate\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-picked-to-replace-dominick-moreno-in-colorado-senate\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Former head of Colorado Behavioral Health Administration alleges she was fired due to racial discrimination. September 21, 2023.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/09\/21\/morgan-medlock-eeoc-complaint-colorado-behavioral-health-administration\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/09\/21\/morgan-medlock-eeoc-complaint-colorado-behavioral-health-administration\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Adams County Democrats pick Manny Rutinel for House vacancy. October 2, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/tonty-manny-rutinel-democrats-house-district-32-election\/article_4b497566-6152-11ee-b8ab-7730088790ec.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/tonty-manny-rutinel-democrats-house-district-32-election\/article_4b497566-6152-11ee-b8ab-7730088790ec.html<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado Democrats pick Manny Rutinel to take vacant seat in Legislature. October 2, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-democrats-manny-rutinel-vacancy-legislature\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-democrats-manny-rutinel-vacancy-legislature\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Environmentalist wins Colorado House appointment to represent Adams County. October 3, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/10\/03\/manny-rutinel-colorado-house-vacancy-committee\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/10\/03\/manny-rutinel-colorado-house-vacancy-committee\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Video of Colorado lawmaker refusing to condemn Hamas atrocities in Israel goes viral. October 11, 2023.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/video-colorado-lawmaker-refusing-condemn-hamas\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/video-colorado-lawmaker-refusing-condemn-hamas\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Israel conflict hits home for Colorado legislators on both sides. October 11, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/legislators-war-reactions\/article_3ebdb912-67a9-11ee-af94-778e2e7dda2c.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/legislators-war-reactions\/article_3ebdb912-67a9-11ee-af94-778e2e7dda2c.html<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">One answer to the youth mental health crisis? Asking Colorado students how they\u2019re feeling. October 18, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunc.org\/news\/2023-10-18\/one-answer-to-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-asking-colorado-students-how-theyre-feeling\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.kunc.org\/news\/2023-10-18\/one-answer-to-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-asking-colorado-students-how-theyre-feeling<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado lawmakers with deep ties to Israel and Gaza share thoughts on war. October 21, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/colorado-lawmakers-with-deep-ties-to-israel-and-gaza-share-thoughts-on-war\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/colorado-lawmakers-with-deep-ties-to-israel-and-gaza-share-thoughts-on-war<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Clip: CO State Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet on requiring insurance coverage for annual mental health wellness exams | Every Mind Matters. November 2, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/clip-co-state-senator-dafna-michaelson-jenet-on-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-annual-mental-health-wellness-exams-every-mind-matters\/9138144\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/clip-co-state-senator-dafna-michaelson-jenet-on-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-annual-mental-health-wellness-exams-every-mind-matters\/9138144\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Prominent Colorado lawmaker calls Israel war &#8220;genocide&#8221;. November,15, 2023.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/11\/15\/colorado-lawmaker-iman-jodeh-israel-palestine-gaza-genocide\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/11\/15\/colorado-lawmaker-iman-jodeh-israel-palestine-gaza-genocide<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado Jewish Democrats call for an end to &#8220;dangerous&#8221; rhetoric as Israel-Hamas War divides the party. November 29, 2023.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-jewish-democrats-call-end-dangerous-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-divides-party\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-jewish-democrats-call-end-dangerous-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-divides-party\/<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-3\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-3-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2022<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-3-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_ufum139\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_o0y5139 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5a8d139   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado State House District 32 candidate Q&amp;A. October 14, 2022.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/14\/colorado-state-house-district-32-candidate-questionnaire-2022\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/14\/colorado-state-house-district-32-candidate-questionnaire-2022\/<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-4\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-4-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2021<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-4-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_oob7896\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_ufb9896 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_tlis896   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Anatomy of a TED talk. May 19, 2021.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/red.msudenver.edu\/2021\/anatomy-of-a-ted-talk\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/red.msudenver.edu\/2021\/anatomy-of-a-ted-talk\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Young Coloradans can now receive three mental health counseling sessions for free. October 28, 2021.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/ 2022\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/ 2022\">2022<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-5\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-5-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2020<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-5-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_5oor987\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_l9np987 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_itfv987   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Legislator US rabbi in Illinois loses Democratic primary bid. March 18, 2020.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/legislator-us-rabbi-in-illinois-loses-democratic-primary-bid\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/legislator-us-rabbi-in-illinois-loses-democratic-primary-bid\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">State lawmaker says she has tested positive for coronavirus. March 19, 2020.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_9fb30884-6a10-11ea-b10d-178029859b75.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_9fb30884-6a10-11ea-b10d-178029859b75.html<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus, but it\u2019s not COVID-19. March 19, 2020.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/19\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-positive-colorado-coronavirus\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/19\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-positive-colorado-coronavirus\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">I want to thank the donors who changed my life, and Colorado law. July 21, 2020. **OP-ED**<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/forward.com\/community\/451247\/i-want-to-thank-the-donors-who-changed-my-life-and-colorado-law\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/forward.com\/community\/451247\/i-want-to-thank-the-donors-who-changed-my-life-and-colorado-law\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">VOTER GUIDE 2020 | Colorado House District 30: Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Kerrie Gutierrez. October 12, 2020.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/voter-guide-2020-colorado-house-district-30-dafna-michaelson-jenet-and-kerrie-gutierrez\/article_24115234-08d1-11eb-ba3f-a3712523f8c5.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/voter-guide-2020-colorado-house-district-30-dafna-michaelson-jenet-and-kerrie-gutierrez\/article_24115234-08d1-11eb-ba3f-a3712523f8c5.html<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Voices of Colorado youth, amplified by activism and opportunity, find receptive ears with lawmakers. December 10, 2020. **UPDATED OCTOBER 6, 2022**<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/12\/10\/colorado-youth-voices-politics\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/12\/10\/colorado-youth-voices-politics\/<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-6\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-6-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2019<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-6-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_68d2951\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_giv8951 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_b9i6951   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dafna Jenet and Yehiel Kalish: A Jewish brother and sister making political history. January 24, 2019.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2019\/01\/24\/politics\/how-a-jewish-brother-and-sister-both-wound-up-becoming-state-lawmakers\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2019\/01\/24\/politics\/how-a-jewish-brother-and-sister-both-wound-up-becoming-state-lawmakers<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado Republican State Rep. Kimmi Lewis dies after breast-cancer battle. December 6, 2019.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/colorado-republican-state-rep-kimmi-lewis-dies-after-breast-cancer-battle\/article_c4765592-1851-11ea-94ed-3b003f9a17be.html\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/colorado-republican-state-rep-kimmi-lewis-dies-after-breast-cancer-battle\/article_c4765592-1851-11ea-94ed-3b003f9a17be.html<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-7\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-7-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2018<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-7-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_awe595\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_8s8t95 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_s9qm95   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Colorado lawmaker speaks about abortion experience in video launching national reproductive rights coalition. January 17, 2018.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradotimesrecorder.com\/2018\/01\/colorado-lawmaker-abortion-experience-video\/7319\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradotimesrecorder.com\/2018\/01\/colorado-lawmaker-abortion-experience-video\/7319\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Women quietly emerging from the political shadows in Colorado. June 22, 2018.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/22\/women-quietly-emerging-from-the-political-shadows-in-colorado\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/22\/women-quietly-emerging-from-the-political-shadows-in-colorado\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">How Judaism and a yearlong trip around the country inspired a Colorado woman to run for office. August 9, 2018.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2018\/08\/09\/politics\/judaism-yearlong-trip-around-country-inspired-colorado-woman-run-office\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2018\/08\/09\/politics\/judaism-yearlong-trip-around-country-inspired-colorado-woman-run-office<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Judaism and a yearlong road trip inspired this Colorado woman to run for office. August 11, 2018.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/judaism-and-a-yearlong-road-trip-inspired-this-colorado-woman-to-run-for-office\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/judaism-and-a-yearlong-road-trip-inspired-this-colorado-woman-to-run-for-office\/<\/a><\/div><div><br><\/div><div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Dafna Michaelson Jenet, candidate for House District 30. October 9, 2018.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2018\/10\/09\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-candidate-for-house-district-30\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2018\/10\/09\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-candidate-for-house-district-30\/<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-8\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-8-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2016<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-8-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_8uo2122\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_1uu6122 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_74zw122   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">An Inside Look at Running for State Office. September 22, 2016.&nbsp;<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwi.org\/articles\/an-inside-look-at-running-for-state-office\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jwi.org\/articles\/an-inside-look-at-running-for-state-office<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-qelr527-9\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-qelr527-9-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-down\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-down\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-angle-up\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-angle-up\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">2015<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-qelr527-9-content\" data-id=\"acc-qelr527-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_subrow themify_builder_sub_row tf_w col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tb_585o139\">\n                <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column sub_column tb_n5lf139 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_i1cw139   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">15 Minutes With\u2026International Book Award Winner Dafna Michaelson Jenet. July 10, 2015.<\/span><\/div><div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.5280.com\/15-minutes-withinternational-book-award-winner-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" class=\"themify_lightbox\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.5280.com\/15-minutes-withinternational-book-award-winner-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INTERVIEWS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":58,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-168","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">INTERVIEWS<\/h1>\n<h3>CLICK A YEAR TO SEE INTERVIEWS WITH SENATOR MICHAELSON JENET<\/h3><ul><li><h4>2025<\/h4>Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet shares her priorities for the 2025 session. January 9, 2025 <p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2025\/01\/09\/entrevista-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2025\/01\/09\/entrevista-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><h4>2024<\/h4>Colorado bill to make free youth therapy permanent moves forward. January 24, 2024.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/colorado\/2024\/01\/24\/colorado-bill-to-make-free-youth-therapy-permanent-moves-forward\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/colorado\/2024\/01\/24\/colorado-bill-to-make-free-youth-therapy-permanent-moves-forward\/<\/a><br>Trio of Michaelson Jenet Bills to Improve Access to Health Care Clear Committee. Febuary 23, 2024.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.co\/newsroom\/trio-of-michaelson-jenet-bills-to-improve-access-to-health-care-clear-committee\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.senatedems.co\/newsroom\/trio-of-michaelson-jenet-bills-to-improve-access-to-health-care-clear-committee&nbsp;<\/a><br> An amendment to hold predators accountable. February 23, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/an-amendment-to-hold-predators-accountable-opinion\/article_4895b74e-d1fa-11ee-8706-130a2fb722a0.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/an-amendment-to-hold-predators-accountable-opinion\/article_4895b74e-d1fa-11ee-8706-130a2fb722a0.html<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado can take bold step to block pollution with critical anti-incineration bill. February 28, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/environmentamerica.org\/colorado\/media-center\/colorado-can-take-bold-step-to-block-pollution-with-critical-anti-incineration-bill\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/environmentamerica.org\/colorado\/media-center\/colorado-can-take-bold-step-to-block-pollution-with-critical-anti-incineration-bill\/<\/a> &nbsp; <strong>Q&amp;A With Dafna Michaelson Jenet First year senator on faith, children, writing and mental health. March 4, 2024.&nbsp;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/q-and-a\/q-a-with-dafna-michaelson-jenet-first-year-senator-on-faith-children-writing-and-mental\/article_02bc5b2e-d722-11ee-a0aa-87aa00e01b52.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/q-and-a\/q-a-with-dafna-michaelson-jenet-first-year-senator-on-faith-children-writing-and-mental\/article_02bc5b2e-d722-11ee-a0aa-87aa00e01b52.html<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado bill would require insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs like Wegovy. March 7, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-bill-insurers-medicaid-cover-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-bill-insurers-medicaid-cover-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy\/<\/a> &nbsp; New immigrants could apply for driver\u2019s licenses immediately under Colorado proposal. April 2, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/04\/02\/new-immigrants-could-apply-for-drivers-licenses-under-colorado-proposal\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/04\/02\/new-immigrants-could-apply-for-drivers-licenses-under-colorado-proposal\/<\/a> &nbsp; Bill passes Colorado Senate aimed at having NARCAN on school buses, training students and bus drivers how to use it. April 2, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2024\/04\/02\/bill-passes-colorado-senate-aimed-having-narcan-school-buses-training-students-bus-drivers-how-use-it\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2024\/04\/02\/bill-passes-colorado-senate-aimed-having-narcan-school-buses-training-students-bus-drivers-how-use-it\/<\/a> &nbsp; Lawsuit claims Colorado lawmakers suppressed free speech on transgender name change bill. April 7, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/lawsuit-claims-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/lawsuit-claims-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado legislators push obesity prevention bill, governor\u2019s approval is uncertain. April 12, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/health-care\/colorado-legislators-push-obesity-prevention-bill-governors-approval-is-uncertain\/article_85097f54-f83c-11ee-a286-670fab7c3a3f.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/health-care\/colorado-legislators-push-obesity-prevention-bill-governors-approval-is-uncertain\/article_85097f54-f83c-11ee-a286-670fab7c3a3f.html<\/a> &nbsp; Medicaid, many private insurers could soon be forced to cover new anti-obesity drugs. April 29, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/tsscolorado.com\/medicaid-many-private-insurers-could-soon-be-forced-to-cover-new-anti-obesity-drugs\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/tsscolorado.com\/medicaid-many-private-insurers-could-soon-be-forced-to-cover-new-anti-obesity-drugs\/<\/a> &nbsp; Gov. Jared Polis accused of \"extreme effort\" to defeat Colorado bill requiring age verification on social media. May 3, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/governor-jared-polis-accused-extreme-effort-defeat-bill-requiring-age-verification-social-media\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/governor-jared-polis-accused-extreme-effort-defeat-bill-requiring-age-verification-social-media\/<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado makes I Matter program permanent, offering free therapy sessions for youth. June 5, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/governor\/colorado-continues-i-matter-program\/article_4eeb569c-22b0-11ef-a985-2bdc8763e3cb.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/governor\/colorado-continues-i-matter-program\/article_4eeb569c-22b0-11ef-a985-2bdc8763e3cb.html<\/a> &nbsp; Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet discusses life after October 7. July 1, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/\">&nbsp;<\/a> Legislation needed to better treat Coloradans' obesity, prediabetes | OPINION. July 3, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/legislation-needed-to-better-treat-coloradans-obesity-prediabetes-opinion\/article_e3b1f9cc-38fc-11ef-b14b-57f502f89fdd.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/legislation-needed-to-better-treat-coloradans-obesity-prediabetes-opinion\/article_e3b1f9cc-38fc-11ef-b14b-57f502f89fdd.html<\/a> &nbsp; She Traveled to All 50 States- This is What She Learned About Business. July 22, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/she-traveled-to-all-50-states-this-is-what-she-learned-about-business\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/she-traveled-to-all-50-states-this-is-what-she-learned-about-business\/<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado Will Soon Expand Insurance Coverage for Abortion. July 26, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969\">&nbsp;<\/a> Colorado State Senate District 21 candidate profile: Dafna Michaelson Jenet. October 4, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2024\/10\/04\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-profile-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2024\/10\/04\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-profile-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a> &nbsp; STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Michaelson Jenet vs Alfred. October 9, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/voter-guide\/senate-district-21-michaelson-jenet-vs-alfred\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/voter-guide\/senate-district-21-michaelson-jenet-vs-alfred\/<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado State Senate District 21 candidate Q&amp;A. October 11, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/10\/11\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-questionnaire\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/10\/11\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-questionnaire\/<\/a> &nbsp; Dems win Aurora legislative seats \u2014 except one. November 5, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/0trending\/dems-appear-to-keep-hold-on-to-aurora-legislative-seats-but-one\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/0trending\/dems-appear-to-keep-hold-on-to-aurora-legislative-seats-but-one\/<\/a> &nbsp; James Coleman, a Denver Democrat, will be next Colorado Senate president. Nov. 8 2024. (regarding 2025 session leadership) <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/james-coleman-a-denver-democrat-will-be-next-colorado-senate-president\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/james-coleman-a-denver-democrat-will-be-next-colorado-senate-president\/<\/a> &nbsp; \u2018We will show the country why Colorado is special\u2019 \u2014 Senate Democrats pick new leader as legislature looks toward a year of belt tightening. November 8, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/08\/colorado-state-democrats-pick-new-senate-president-james-coleman\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/08\/colorado-state-democrats-pick-new-senate-president-james-coleman\/<\/a> &nbsp; A Colorado budget crisis years in the making. November 15, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2024\/11\/15\/a-colorado-budget-crisis-years-in-the-making\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2024\/11\/15\/a-colorado-budget-crisis-years-in-the-making\/<\/a> &nbsp; Lawsuit challenges Colorado\u2019s conversion therapy ban, saying it violates free speech. December 20, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/12\/20\/lawsuit-colorados-conversion-therapy-ban-free-speech\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/12\/20\/lawsuit-colorados-conversion-therapy-ban-free-speech\/<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2023<\/h4>\"Stop stigmatizing\": Colorado lawmaker stands tall after facing backlash for sharing mental illness. February 28, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-lawmaker-facing-backlash-sharing-mental-illness\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-lawmaker-facing-backlash-sharing-mental-illness\/<\/a><br>Modern Marias: Dafna Michaelson Jenet. March 14, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariadroste.org\/communications\/modern-marias-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.mariadroste.org\/communications\/modern-marias-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><br>New state department tasked with fixing mental health care in Colorado mired in turmoil. May 13, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gazette.com\/premium\/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-roiled-by-turmoil\/article_46a2647a-f0f8-11ed-81cc-6fdcdfa0ef05.html#\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/gazette.com\/premium\/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-roiled-by-turmoil\/article_46a2647a-f0f8-11ed-81cc-6fdcdfa0ef05.html#<\/a><br>At Sobibor, a filmmaker unearths Nazi Germany\u2019s attempts to cover up its crimes. May 16, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/at-sobibor-a-filmmaker-unearths-nazi-germanys-attempts-to-cover-up-its-crimes\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/at-sobibor-a-filmmaker-unearths-nazi-germanys-attempts-to-cover-up-its-crimes\/<\/a><br>4 Colorado House members file to run for Senate. May 19, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/elections\/house-senate-candidates\/article_160f209a-f65d-11ed-93c3-8b892a65667d.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/elections\/house-senate-candidates\/article_160f209a-f65d-11ed-93c3-8b892a65667d.html<\/a><br>Colorado students could receive annual mental health screenings under Democratic bill. March 20, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-students-could-receive-annual-mental-health-screenings-under-democratic-bill\/\" data-zoom-config=\"500%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-students-could-receive-annual-mental-health-screenings-under-democratic-bill\/<\/a><br>Rep. Jenet: Renewed interest in student mental health bill since East High School shooting. March 30, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/rep-jenet-renewed-interest-student-231308829.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABtnst8o-qYlk00B7VJZnRav_XhUW0cIJozU3oYzbreLfpdKdmjgMSTnsjSeSC734yQuYtSyu96hxNFTzY6tscQ7enSdo4jJzdFhh38hX8ktPC7Y7rvtgHsSFQokRCMKxFGqfbjnViwFybJSAHXtFlkcAUpxeSVdC-UF2jlGwOH4\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/rep-jenet-renewed-interest-student-231308829.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABtnst8o-qYlk00B7VJZnRav_XhUW0cIJozU3oYzbreLfpdKdmjgMSTnsjSeSC734yQuYtSyu96hxNFTzY6tscQ7enSdo4jJzdFhh38hX8ktPC7Y7rvtgHsSFQokRCMKxFGqfbjnViwFybJSAHXtFlkcAUpxeSVdC-UF2jlGwOH4<\/a><br>Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Radon Disclosure Bill into Law. June 13, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/utahradonservices.com\/colorado-governor-jared-polis-signs-radon-disclosure-bill-into-law\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/utahradonservices.com\/colorado-governor-jared-polis-signs-radon-disclosure-bill-into-law\/<\/a><br>No. 2 Democrat in Colorado Senate is stepping down to join new Denver mayor\u2019s administration. August 4, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/08\/04\/dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/08\/04\/dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/<\/a><br>No. 2 Colorado Senate Democrat stepping down to take role in Denver mayor\u2019s administration. August 4, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/no-2-colorado-senate-democrat-stepping-down-to-take-role-in-denver-mayors-administration\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/no-2-colorado-senate-democrat-stepping-down-to-take-role-in-denver-mayors-administration\/<\/a><br>CO lawmakers aim to amend constitution, give child sex assault survivors ability to sue retrospectively. August 21, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/co-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-constitution-give-child-sex-assault-survivors-ability-to-sue-retrospectively\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/co-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-constitution-give-child-sex-assault-survivors-ability-to-sue-retrospectively<\/a><br>Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to succeed Dominick Moreno in Colorado Senate. August 31, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-succeeds-dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/article_b6a985c4-4840-11ee-b3c1-37a6319509ce.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-succeeds-dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/article_b6a985c4-4840-11ee-b3c1-37a6319509ce.html<\/a><br>State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet selected for open Colorado Senate seat. August 31, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-selected-for-open-senate-seat\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-selected-for-open-senate-seat\/<\/a><br>State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to replace state Sen. Dominick Moreno. August 31, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-to-replace-sen-dominick-moreno\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-to-replace-sen-dominick-moreno\/<\/a><br>Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to replace Dominick Moreno in Colorado Senate. September 1, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-picked-to-replace-dominick-moreno-in-colorado-senate\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-picked-to-replace-dominick-moreno-in-colorado-senate\/<\/a><br>Former head of Colorado Behavioral Health Administration alleges she was fired due to racial discrimination. September 21, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/09\/21\/morgan-medlock-eeoc-complaint-colorado-behavioral-health-administration\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/09\/21\/morgan-medlock-eeoc-complaint-colorado-behavioral-health-administration\/<\/a><br>Adams County Democrats pick Manny Rutinel for House vacancy. October 2, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/tonty-manny-rutinel-democrats-house-district-32-election\/article_4b497566-6152-11ee-b8ab-7730088790ec.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/tonty-manny-rutinel-democrats-house-district-32-election\/article_4b497566-6152-11ee-b8ab-7730088790ec.html<\/a><br>Colorado Democrats pick Manny Rutinel to take vacant seat in Legislature. October 2, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-democrats-manny-rutinel-vacancy-legislature\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-democrats-manny-rutinel-vacancy-legislature\/<\/a><br>Environmentalist wins Colorado House appointment to represent Adams County. October 3, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/10\/03\/manny-rutinel-colorado-house-vacancy-committee\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/10\/03\/manny-rutinel-colorado-house-vacancy-committee\/<\/a><br>Video of Colorado lawmaker refusing to condemn Hamas atrocities in Israel goes viral. October 11, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/video-colorado-lawmaker-refusing-condemn-hamas\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/video-colorado-lawmaker-refusing-condemn-hamas\/<\/a><br>Israel conflict hits home for Colorado legislators on both sides. October 11, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/legislators-war-reactions\/article_3ebdb912-67a9-11ee-af94-778e2e7dda2c.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/legislators-war-reactions\/article_3ebdb912-67a9-11ee-af94-778e2e7dda2c.html<\/a><br>One answer to the youth mental health crisis? Asking Colorado students how they\u2019re feeling. October 18, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunc.org\/news\/2023-10-18\/one-answer-to-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-asking-colorado-students-how-theyre-feeling\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.kunc.org\/news\/2023-10-18\/one-answer-to-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-asking-colorado-students-how-theyre-feeling<\/a><br>Colorado lawmakers with deep ties to Israel and Gaza share thoughts on war. October 21, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/colorado-lawmakers-with-deep-ties-to-israel-and-gaza-share-thoughts-on-war\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/colorado-lawmakers-with-deep-ties-to-israel-and-gaza-share-thoughts-on-war<\/a><br>Clip: CO State Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet on requiring insurance coverage for annual mental health wellness exams | Every Mind Matters. November 2, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/clip-co-state-senator-dafna-michaelson-jenet-on-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-annual-mental-health-wellness-exams-every-mind-matters\/9138144\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/clip-co-state-senator-dafna-michaelson-jenet-on-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-annual-mental-health-wellness-exams-every-mind-matters\/9138144\/<\/a><br>Prominent Colorado lawmaker calls Israel war \"genocide\". November,15, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/11\/15\/colorado-lawmaker-iman-jodeh-israel-palestine-gaza-genocide\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/11\/15\/colorado-lawmaker-iman-jodeh-israel-palestine-gaza-genocide<\/a><br>Colorado Jewish Democrats call for an end to \"dangerous\" rhetoric as Israel-Hamas War divides the party. November 29, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-jewish-democrats-call-end-dangerous-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-divides-party\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-jewish-democrats-call-end-dangerous-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-divides-party\/<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2022<\/h4>Colorado State House District 32 candidate Q&amp;A. October 14, 2022.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/14\/colorado-state-house-district-32-candidate-questionnaire-2022\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/14\/colorado-state-house-district-32-candidate-questionnaire-2022\/<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2021<\/h4>Anatomy of a TED talk. May 19, 2021.<a href=\"https:\/\/red.msudenver.edu\/2021\/anatomy-of-a-ted-talk\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/red.msudenver.edu\/2021\/anatomy-of-a-ted-talk\/<\/a><br>Young Coloradans can now receive three mental health counseling sessions for free. October 28, 2021.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/ 2022\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/ 2022\">2022<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2020<\/h4>Legislator US rabbi in Illinois loses Democratic primary bid. March 18, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/legislator-us-rabbi-in-illinois-loses-democratic-primary-bid\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/legislator-us-rabbi-in-illinois-loses-democratic-primary-bid\/<\/a><br>State lawmaker says she has tested positive for coronavirus. March 19, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_9fb30884-6a10-11ea-b10d-178029859b75.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_9fb30884-6a10-11ea-b10d-178029859b75.html<\/a><br>Colorado lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus, but it\u2019s not COVID-19. March 19, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/19\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-positive-colorado-coronavirus\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/19\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-positive-colorado-coronavirus\/<\/a><br>I want to thank the donors who changed my life, and Colorado law. July 21, 2020. **OP-ED**<a href=\"https:\/\/forward.com\/community\/451247\/i-want-to-thank-the-donors-who-changed-my-life-and-colorado-law\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/forward.com\/community\/451247\/i-want-to-thank-the-donors-who-changed-my-life-and-colorado-law\/<\/a><br>VOTER GUIDE 2020 | Colorado House District 30: Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Kerrie Gutierrez. October 12, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/voter-guide-2020-colorado-house-district-30-dafna-michaelson-jenet-and-kerrie-gutierrez\/article_24115234-08d1-11eb-ba3f-a3712523f8c5.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/voter-guide-2020-colorado-house-district-30-dafna-michaelson-jenet-and-kerrie-gutierrez\/article_24115234-08d1-11eb-ba3f-a3712523f8c5.html<\/a><br>Voices of Colorado youth, amplified by activism and opportunity, find receptive ears with lawmakers. December 10, 2020. **UPDATED OCTOBER 6, 2022**<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/12\/10\/colorado-youth-voices-politics\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/12\/10\/colorado-youth-voices-politics\/<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2019<\/h4>Dafna Jenet and Yehiel Kalish: A Jewish brother and sister making political history. January 24, 2019.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2019\/01\/24\/politics\/how-a-jewish-brother-and-sister-both-wound-up-becoming-state-lawmakers\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2019\/01\/24\/politics\/how-a-jewish-brother-and-sister-both-wound-up-becoming-state-lawmakers<\/a><br>Colorado Republican State Rep. Kimmi Lewis dies after breast-cancer battle. December 6, 2019.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/colorado-republican-state-rep-kimmi-lewis-dies-after-breast-cancer-battle\/article_c4765592-1851-11ea-94ed-3b003f9a17be.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/colorado-republican-state-rep-kimmi-lewis-dies-after-breast-cancer-battle\/article_c4765592-1851-11ea-94ed-3b003f9a17be.html<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2018<\/h4>Colorado lawmaker speaks about abortion experience in video launching national reproductive rights coalition. January 17, 2018. <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradotimesrecorder.com\/2018\/01\/colorado-lawmaker-abortion-experience-video\/7319\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradotimesrecorder.com\/2018\/01\/colorado-lawmaker-abortion-experience-video\/7319\/<\/a><br>Women quietly emerging from the political shadows in Colorado. June 22, 2018.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/22\/women-quietly-emerging-from-the-political-shadows-in-colorado\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/22\/women-quietly-emerging-from-the-political-shadows-in-colorado\/<\/a><br>How Judaism and a yearlong trip around the country inspired a Colorado woman to run for office. August 9, 2018. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2018\/08\/09\/politics\/judaism-yearlong-trip-around-country-inspired-colorado-woman-run-office\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2018\/08\/09\/politics\/judaism-yearlong-trip-around-country-inspired-colorado-woman-run-office<\/a><br>Judaism and a yearlong road trip inspired this Colorado woman to run for office. August 11, 2018.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/judaism-and-a-yearlong-road-trip-inspired-this-colorado-woman-to-run-for-office\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/judaism-and-a-yearlong-road-trip-inspired-this-colorado-woman-to-run-for-office\/<\/a><br>Dafna Michaelson Jenet, candidate for House District 30. October 9, 2018.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2018\/10\/09\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-candidate-for-house-district-30\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2018\/10\/09\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-candidate-for-house-district-30\/<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2016<\/h4>An Inside Look at Running for State Office. September 22, 2016.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwi.org\/articles\/an-inside-look-at-running-for-state-office\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jwi.org\/articles\/an-inside-look-at-running-for-state-office<\/a><\/li><li><h4>2015<\/h4>15 Minutes With\u2026International Book Award Winner Dafna Michaelson Jenet. July 10, 2015.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.5280.com\/15-minutes-withinternational-book-award-winner-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.5280.com\/15-minutes-withinternational-book-award-winner-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\nSenator Dafna Michaelson Jenet shares her priorities for the 2025 session. January 9, 2025 <p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2025\/01\/09\/entrevista-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2025\/01\/09\/entrevista-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><\/p>\nColorado bill to make free youth therapy permanent moves forward. January 24, 2024.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/colorado\/2024\/01\/24\/colorado-bill-to-make-free-youth-therapy-permanent-moves-forward\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.chalkbeat.org\/colorado\/2024\/01\/24\/colorado-bill-to-make-free-youth-therapy-permanent-moves-forward\/<\/a><br>Trio of Michaelson Jenet Bills to Improve Access to Health Care Clear Committee. Febuary 23, 2024.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.co\/newsroom\/trio-of-michaelson-jenet-bills-to-improve-access-to-health-care-clear-committee\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.senatedems.co\/newsroom\/trio-of-michaelson-jenet-bills-to-improve-access-to-health-care-clear-committee&nbsp;<\/a><br> An amendment to hold predators accountable. February 23, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/an-amendment-to-hold-predators-accountable-opinion\/article_4895b74e-d1fa-11ee-8706-130a2fb722a0.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/an-amendment-to-hold-predators-accountable-opinion\/article_4895b74e-d1fa-11ee-8706-130a2fb722a0.html<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado can take bold step to block pollution with critical anti-incineration bill. February 28, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/environmentamerica.org\/colorado\/media-center\/colorado-can-take-bold-step-to-block-pollution-with-critical-anti-incineration-bill\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/environmentamerica.org\/colorado\/media-center\/colorado-can-take-bold-step-to-block-pollution-with-critical-anti-incineration-bill\/<\/a> &nbsp; <strong>Q&amp;A With Dafna Michaelson Jenet First year senator on faith, children, writing and mental health. March 4, 2024.&nbsp;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/q-and-a\/q-a-with-dafna-michaelson-jenet-first-year-senator-on-faith-children-writing-and-mental\/article_02bc5b2e-d722-11ee-a0aa-87aa00e01b52.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/q-and-a\/q-a-with-dafna-michaelson-jenet-first-year-senator-on-faith-children-writing-and-mental\/article_02bc5b2e-d722-11ee-a0aa-87aa00e01b52.html<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado bill would require insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs like Wegovy. March 7, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-bill-insurers-medicaid-cover-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-bill-insurers-medicaid-cover-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy\/<\/a> &nbsp; New immigrants could apply for driver\u2019s licenses immediately under Colorado proposal. April 2, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/04\/02\/new-immigrants-could-apply-for-drivers-licenses-under-colorado-proposal\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/04\/02\/new-immigrants-could-apply-for-drivers-licenses-under-colorado-proposal\/<\/a> &nbsp; Bill passes Colorado Senate aimed at having NARCAN on school buses, training students and bus drivers how to use it. April 2, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2024\/04\/02\/bill-passes-colorado-senate-aimed-having-narcan-school-buses-training-students-bus-drivers-how-use-it\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.kktv.com\/2024\/04\/02\/bill-passes-colorado-senate-aimed-having-narcan-school-buses-training-students-bus-drivers-how-use-it\/<\/a> &nbsp; Lawsuit claims Colorado lawmakers suppressed free speech on transgender name change bill. April 7, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/lawsuit-claims-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/lawsuit-claims-colorado-lawmakers-suppressed-free-speech-on-transgender-name-change-bill<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado legislators push obesity prevention bill, governor\u2019s approval is uncertain. April 12, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/health-care\/colorado-legislators-push-obesity-prevention-bill-governors-approval-is-uncertain\/article_85097f54-f83c-11ee-a286-670fab7c3a3f.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/health-care\/colorado-legislators-push-obesity-prevention-bill-governors-approval-is-uncertain\/article_85097f54-f83c-11ee-a286-670fab7c3a3f.html<\/a> &nbsp; Medicaid, many private insurers could soon be forced to cover new anti-obesity drugs. April 29, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/tsscolorado.com\/medicaid-many-private-insurers-could-soon-be-forced-to-cover-new-anti-obesity-drugs\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/tsscolorado.com\/medicaid-many-private-insurers-could-soon-be-forced-to-cover-new-anti-obesity-drugs\/<\/a> &nbsp; Gov. Jared Polis accused of \"extreme effort\" to defeat Colorado bill requiring age verification on social media. May 3, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/governor-jared-polis-accused-extreme-effort-defeat-bill-requiring-age-verification-social-media\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/governor-jared-polis-accused-extreme-effort-defeat-bill-requiring-age-verification-social-media\/<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado makes I Matter program permanent, offering free therapy sessions for youth. June 5, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/governor\/colorado-continues-i-matter-program\/article_4eeb569c-22b0-11ef-a985-2bdc8763e3cb.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/governor\/colorado-continues-i-matter-program\/article_4eeb569c-22b0-11ef-a985-2bdc8763e3cb.html<\/a> &nbsp; Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet discusses life after October 7. July 1, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishcolorado.org\/sen-dafna-michaelson-jenet-discusses-life-after-october-7\/\">&nbsp;<\/a> Legislation needed to better treat Coloradans' obesity, prediabetes | OPINION. July 3, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/legislation-needed-to-better-treat-coloradans-obesity-prediabetes-opinion\/article_e3b1f9cc-38fc-11ef-b14b-57f502f89fdd.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/opinion\/legislation-needed-to-better-treat-coloradans-obesity-prediabetes-opinion\/article_e3b1f9cc-38fc-11ef-b14b-57f502f89fdd.html<\/a> &nbsp; She Traveled to All 50 States- This is What She Learned About Business. July 22, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/she-traveled-to-all-50-states-this-is-what-she-learned-about-business\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/she-traveled-to-all-50-states-this-is-what-she-learned-about-business\/<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado Will Soon Expand Insurance Coverage for Abortion. July 26, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westword.com\/news\/colorado-will-soon-expand-abortion-insurance-coverage-21462969\">&nbsp;<\/a> Colorado State Senate District 21 candidate profile: Dafna Michaelson Jenet. October 4, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2024\/10\/04\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-profile-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2024\/10\/04\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-profile-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a> &nbsp; STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Michaelson Jenet vs Alfred. October 9, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/voter-guide\/senate-district-21-michaelson-jenet-vs-alfred\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/voter-guide\/senate-district-21-michaelson-jenet-vs-alfred\/<\/a> &nbsp; Colorado State Senate District 21 candidate Q&amp;A. October 11, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/10\/11\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-questionnaire\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/10\/11\/colorado-state-senate-district-21-candidate-questionnaire\/<\/a> &nbsp; Dems win Aurora legislative seats \u2014 except one. November 5, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/0trending\/dems-appear-to-keep-hold-on-to-aurora-legislative-seats-but-one\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/sentinelcolorado.com\/0trending\/dems-appear-to-keep-hold-on-to-aurora-legislative-seats-but-one\/<\/a> &nbsp; James Coleman, a Denver Democrat, will be next Colorado Senate president. Nov. 8 2024. (regarding 2025 session leadership) <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/james-coleman-a-denver-democrat-will-be-next-colorado-senate-president\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/james-coleman-a-denver-democrat-will-be-next-colorado-senate-president\/<\/a> &nbsp; \u2018We will show the country why Colorado is special\u2019 \u2014 Senate Democrats pick new leader as legislature looks toward a year of belt tightening. November 8, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/08\/colorado-state-democrats-pick-new-senate-president-james-coleman\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/08\/colorado-state-democrats-pick-new-senate-president-james-coleman\/<\/a> &nbsp; A Colorado budget crisis years in the making. November 15, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2024\/11\/15\/a-colorado-budget-crisis-years-in-the-making\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2024\/11\/15\/a-colorado-budget-crisis-years-in-the-making\/<\/a> &nbsp; Lawsuit challenges Colorado\u2019s conversion therapy ban, saying it violates free speech. December 20, 2024.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/12\/20\/lawsuit-colorados-conversion-therapy-ban-free-speech\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/12\/20\/lawsuit-colorados-conversion-therapy-ban-free-speech\/<\/a>\n\"Stop stigmatizing\": Colorado lawmaker stands tall after facing backlash for sharing mental illness. February 28, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-lawmaker-facing-backlash-sharing-mental-illness\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-lawmaker-facing-backlash-sharing-mental-illness\/<\/a><br>Modern Marias: Dafna Michaelson Jenet. March 14, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mariadroste.org\/communications\/modern-marias-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.mariadroste.org\/communications\/modern-marias-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a><br>New state department tasked with fixing mental health care in Colorado mired in turmoil. May 13, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gazette.com\/premium\/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-roiled-by-turmoil\/article_46a2647a-f0f8-11ed-81cc-6fdcdfa0ef05.html#\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/gazette.com\/premium\/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-roiled-by-turmoil\/article_46a2647a-f0f8-11ed-81cc-6fdcdfa0ef05.html#<\/a><br>At Sobibor, a filmmaker unearths Nazi Germany\u2019s attempts to cover up its crimes. May 16, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/at-sobibor-a-filmmaker-unearths-nazi-germanys-attempts-to-cover-up-its-crimes\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/at-sobibor-a-filmmaker-unearths-nazi-germanys-attempts-to-cover-up-its-crimes\/<\/a><br>4 Colorado House members file to run for Senate. May 19, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/elections\/house-senate-candidates\/article_160f209a-f65d-11ed-93c3-8b892a65667d.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/elections\/house-senate-candidates\/article_160f209a-f65d-11ed-93c3-8b892a65667d.html<\/a><br>Colorado students could receive annual mental health screenings under Democratic bill. March 20, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-students-could-receive-annual-mental-health-screenings-under-democratic-bill\/\" data-zoom-config=\"500%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-students-could-receive-annual-mental-health-screenings-under-democratic-bill\/<\/a><br>Rep. Jenet: Renewed interest in student mental health bill since East High School shooting. March 30, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/rep-jenet-renewed-interest-student-231308829.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABtnst8o-qYlk00B7VJZnRav_XhUW0cIJozU3oYzbreLfpdKdmjgMSTnsjSeSC734yQuYtSyu96hxNFTzY6tscQ7enSdo4jJzdFhh38hX8ktPC7Y7rvtgHsSFQokRCMKxFGqfbjnViwFybJSAHXtFlkcAUpxeSVdC-UF2jlGwOH4\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/rep-jenet-renewed-interest-student-231308829.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABtnst8o-qYlk00B7VJZnRav_XhUW0cIJozU3oYzbreLfpdKdmjgMSTnsjSeSC734yQuYtSyu96hxNFTzY6tscQ7enSdo4jJzdFhh38hX8ktPC7Y7rvtgHsSFQokRCMKxFGqfbjnViwFybJSAHXtFlkcAUpxeSVdC-UF2jlGwOH4<\/a><br>Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Radon Disclosure Bill into Law. June 13, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/utahradonservices.com\/colorado-governor-jared-polis-signs-radon-disclosure-bill-into-law\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/utahradonservices.com\/colorado-governor-jared-polis-signs-radon-disclosure-bill-into-law\/<\/a><br>No. 2 Democrat in Colorado Senate is stepping down to join new Denver mayor\u2019s administration. August 4, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/08\/04\/dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2023\/08\/04\/dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/<\/a><br>No. 2 Colorado Senate Democrat stepping down to take role in Denver mayor\u2019s administration. August 4, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/no-2-colorado-senate-democrat-stepping-down-to-take-role-in-denver-mayors-administration\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/no-2-colorado-senate-democrat-stepping-down-to-take-role-in-denver-mayors-administration\/<\/a><br>CO lawmakers aim to amend constitution, give child sex assault survivors ability to sue retrospectively. August 21, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/co-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-constitution-give-child-sex-assault-survivors-ability-to-sue-retrospectively\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/co-lawmakers-aim-to-amend-constitution-give-child-sex-assault-survivors-ability-to-sue-retrospectively<\/a><br>Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to succeed Dominick Moreno in Colorado Senate. August 31, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-succeeds-dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/article_b6a985c4-4840-11ee-b3c1-37a6319509ce.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-succeeds-dominick-moreno-colorado-senate\/article_b6a985c4-4840-11ee-b3c1-37a6319509ce.html<\/a><br>State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet selected for open Colorado Senate seat. August 31, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-selected-for-open-senate-seat\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-selected-for-open-senate-seat\/<\/a><br>State Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to replace state Sen. Dominick Moreno. August 31, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-to-replace-sen-dominick-moreno\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/08\/31\/state-rep-dafna-michaelson-jenet-to-replace-sen-dominick-moreno\/<\/a><br>Dafna Michaelson Jenet picked to replace Dominick Moreno in Colorado Senate. September 1, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-picked-to-replace-dominick-moreno-in-colorado-senate\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-picked-to-replace-dominick-moreno-in-colorado-senate\/<\/a><br>Former head of Colorado Behavioral Health Administration alleges she was fired due to racial discrimination. September 21, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/09\/21\/morgan-medlock-eeoc-complaint-colorado-behavioral-health-administration\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/09\/21\/morgan-medlock-eeoc-complaint-colorado-behavioral-health-administration\/<\/a><br>Adams County Democrats pick Manny Rutinel for House vacancy. October 2, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/tonty-manny-rutinel-democrats-house-district-32-election\/article_4b497566-6152-11ee-b8ab-7730088790ec.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/tonty-manny-rutinel-democrats-house-district-32-election\/article_4b497566-6152-11ee-b8ab-7730088790ec.html<\/a><br>Colorado Democrats pick Manny Rutinel to take vacant seat in Legislature. October 2, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-democrats-manny-rutinel-vacancy-legislature\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradonewsline.com\/briefs\/colorado-democrats-manny-rutinel-vacancy-legislature\/<\/a><br>Environmentalist wins Colorado House appointment to represent Adams County. October 3, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/10\/03\/manny-rutinel-colorado-house-vacancy-committee\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2023\/10\/03\/manny-rutinel-colorado-house-vacancy-committee\/<\/a><br>Video of Colorado lawmaker refusing to condemn Hamas atrocities in Israel goes viral. October 11, 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/video-colorado-lawmaker-refusing-condemn-hamas\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/video-colorado-lawmaker-refusing-condemn-hamas\/<\/a><br>Israel conflict hits home for Colorado legislators on both sides. October 11, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/legislators-war-reactions\/article_3ebdb912-67a9-11ee-af94-778e2e7dda2c.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/legislature\/legislators-war-reactions\/article_3ebdb912-67a9-11ee-af94-778e2e7dda2c.html<\/a><br>One answer to the youth mental health crisis? Asking Colorado students how they\u2019re feeling. October 18, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kunc.org\/news\/2023-10-18\/one-answer-to-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-asking-colorado-students-how-theyre-feeling\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.kunc.org\/news\/2023-10-18\/one-answer-to-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-asking-colorado-students-how-theyre-feeling<\/a><br>Colorado lawmakers with deep ties to Israel and Gaza share thoughts on war. October 21, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/colorado-lawmakers-with-deep-ties-to-israel-and-gaza-share-thoughts-on-war\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denver7.com\/news\/local-news\/colorado-lawmakers-with-deep-ties-to-israel-and-gaza-share-thoughts-on-war<\/a><br>Clip: CO State Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet on requiring insurance coverage for annual mental health wellness exams | Every Mind Matters. November 2, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/clip-co-state-senator-dafna-michaelson-jenet-on-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-annual-mental-health-wellness-exams-every-mind-matters\/9138144\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/thehill.com\/video\/clip-co-state-senator-dafna-michaelson-jenet-on-requiring-insurance-coverage-for-annual-mental-health-wellness-exams-every-mind-matters\/9138144\/<\/a><br>Prominent Colorado lawmaker calls Israel war \"genocide\". November,15, 2023.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/11\/15\/colorado-lawmaker-iman-jodeh-israel-palestine-gaza-genocide\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/11\/15\/colorado-lawmaker-iman-jodeh-israel-palestine-gaza-genocide<\/a><br>Colorado Jewish Democrats call for an end to \"dangerous\" rhetoric as Israel-Hamas War divides the party. November 29, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-jewish-democrats-call-end-dangerous-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-divides-party\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/colorado\/news\/colorado-jewish-democrats-call-end-dangerous-rhetoric-israel-hamas-war-divides-party\/<\/a>\nColorado State House District 32 candidate Q&amp;A. October 14, 2022.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/14\/colorado-state-house-district-32-candidate-questionnaire-2022\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2022\/10\/14\/colorado-state-house-district-32-candidate-questionnaire-2022\/<\/a>\nAnatomy of a TED talk. May 19, 2021.<a href=\"https:\/\/red.msudenver.edu\/2021\/anatomy-of-a-ted-talk\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/red.msudenver.edu\/2021\/anatomy-of-a-ted-talk\/<\/a><br>Young Coloradans can now receive three mental health counseling sessions for free. October 28, 2021.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/ 2022\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2021\/10\/28\/young-coloradans-can-now-receive-three-mental-health-counseling-sessions-for-free\/ 2022\">2022<\/a>\nLegislator US rabbi in Illinois loses Democratic primary bid. March 18, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/legislator-us-rabbi-in-illinois-loses-democratic-primary-bid\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/legislator-us-rabbi-in-illinois-loses-democratic-primary-bid\/<\/a><br>State lawmaker says she has tested positive for coronavirus. March 19, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_9fb30884-6a10-11ea-b10d-178029859b75.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/colorado\/article_9fb30884-6a10-11ea-b10d-178029859b75.html<\/a><br>Colorado lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus, but it\u2019s not COVID-19. March 19, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/19\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-positive-colorado-coronavirus\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/19\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-positive-colorado-coronavirus\/<\/a><br>I want to thank the donors who changed my life, and Colorado law. July 21, 2020. **OP-ED**<a href=\"https:\/\/forward.com\/community\/451247\/i-want-to-thank-the-donors-who-changed-my-life-and-colorado-law\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/forward.com\/community\/451247\/i-want-to-thank-the-donors-who-changed-my-life-and-colorado-law\/<\/a><br>VOTER GUIDE 2020 | Colorado House District 30: Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Kerrie Gutierrez. October 12, 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/voter-guide-2020-colorado-house-district-30-dafna-michaelson-jenet-and-kerrie-gutierrez\/article_24115234-08d1-11eb-ba3f-a3712523f8c5.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/voter-guide-2020-colorado-house-district-30-dafna-michaelson-jenet-and-kerrie-gutierrez\/article_24115234-08d1-11eb-ba3f-a3712523f8c5.html<\/a><br>Voices of Colorado youth, amplified by activism and opportunity, find receptive ears with lawmakers. December 10, 2020. **UPDATED OCTOBER 6, 2022**<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/12\/10\/colorado-youth-voices-politics\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/12\/10\/colorado-youth-voices-politics\/<\/a>\nDafna Jenet and Yehiel Kalish: A Jewish brother and sister making political history. January 24, 2019.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2019\/01\/24\/politics\/how-a-jewish-brother-and-sister-both-wound-up-becoming-state-lawmakers\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2019\/01\/24\/politics\/how-a-jewish-brother-and-sister-both-wound-up-becoming-state-lawmakers<\/a><br>Colorado Republican State Rep. Kimmi Lewis dies after breast-cancer battle. December 6, 2019.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/colorado-republican-state-rep-kimmi-lewis-dies-after-breast-cancer-battle\/article_c4765592-1851-11ea-94ed-3b003f9a17be.html\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.coloradopolitics.com\/news\/colorado-republican-state-rep-kimmi-lewis-dies-after-breast-cancer-battle\/article_c4765592-1851-11ea-94ed-3b003f9a17be.html<\/a>\nColorado lawmaker speaks about abortion experience in video launching national reproductive rights coalition. January 17, 2018. <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradotimesrecorder.com\/2018\/01\/colorado-lawmaker-abortion-experience-video\/7319\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradotimesrecorder.com\/2018\/01\/colorado-lawmaker-abortion-experience-video\/7319\/<\/a><br>Women quietly emerging from the political shadows in Colorado. June 22, 2018.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/22\/women-quietly-emerging-from-the-political-shadows-in-colorado\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/22\/women-quietly-emerging-from-the-political-shadows-in-colorado\/<\/a><br>How Judaism and a yearlong trip around the country inspired a Colorado woman to run for office. August 9, 2018. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2018\/08\/09\/politics\/judaism-yearlong-trip-around-country-inspired-colorado-woman-run-office\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2018\/08\/09\/politics\/judaism-yearlong-trip-around-country-inspired-colorado-woman-run-office<\/a><br>Judaism and a yearlong road trip inspired this Colorado woman to run for office. August 11, 2018.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/judaism-and-a-yearlong-road-trip-inspired-this-colorado-woman-to-run-for-office\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/judaism-and-a-yearlong-road-trip-inspired-this-colorado-woman-to-run-for-office\/<\/a><br>Dafna Michaelson Jenet, candidate for House District 30. October 9, 2018.<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2018\/10\/09\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-candidate-for-house-district-30\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/coloradocommunitymedia.com\/2018\/10\/09\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-candidate-for-house-district-30\/<\/a>\nAn Inside Look at Running for State Office. September 22, 2016.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwi.org\/articles\/an-inside-look-at-running-for-state-office\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.jwi.org\/articles\/an-inside-look-at-running-for-state-office<\/a>\n15 Minutes With\u2026International Book Award Winner Dafna Michaelson Jenet. July 10, 2015.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.5280.com\/15-minutes-withinternational-book-award-winner-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" data-zoom-config=\"60%|100%\">https:\/\/www.5280.com\/15-minutes-withinternational-book-award-winner-dafna-michaelson-jenet\/<\/a>\n<h2>Op-Ed<\/h2> <p>Here are Op-Ed articles written by Respresentative Dafna Michaelson Jenet<\/p> <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MG_0496-scaled-1-e1690840071179-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forward.com\/author\/dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Forward\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#0598b8\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-file-medical-alt\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-file-medical-alt\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/forward.com\/author\/dafna-michaelson-jenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Forward\">The Forward<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cI want to thank the donor who changed my life, and Colorado law\u201d<br>July 21, 2020<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/23\/affordable-care-act-insurance-cancer-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#058fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-bed\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-bed\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/03\/23\/affordable-care-act-insurance-cancer-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\">The Colorado Sun<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cOpinion: The ACA changed how we treat cancer-and it is all at risk because of our current leadership\u201d<br>March 23, 2020<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/05\/25\/opinion-colorado-house-democrats-return-to-the-capitol-with-a-message-to-the-gop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#058fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-users\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-users\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/05\/25\/opinion-colorado-house-democrats-return-to-the-capitol-with-a-message-to-the-gop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\">The Colorado Sun<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cOpinion: Colorado House Democrats return to the Capitol with a message to the GOP\u201d<br>May 25, 2020<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2019\/12\/08\/teen-suicide-prevention-mental-health-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#058fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-chart-line\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-chart-line\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2019\/12\/08\/teen-suicide-prevention-mental-health-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\">The Colorado Sun<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cOpinion: Teen suicide has become normalized in our state. This is a crisis.\u201d<br>December 8, 2019<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/04\/14\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-coronavirus-depression-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#058fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-heartbeat\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-heartbeat\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/coloradosun.com\/2020\/04\/14\/dafna-michaelson-jenet-coronavirus-depression-opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Colorado Sun\">The Colorado Sun<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cOpinion: Remember to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus\u201d<br>April 14, 2020<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/25\/we-must-work-together-to-prevent-suicide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Denver Post\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#058fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-handshake\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-handshake\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2018\/06\/25\/we-must-work-together-to-prevent-suicide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Denver Post\">The Denver Post<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cWe must work together to prevent suicide\u201d<br>June 25, 2018<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2017\/10\/06\/banning-late-term-abortions-is-cruel-i-know-because-ive-had-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Denver Post\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#0598b8\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-ambulance\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-ambulance\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2017\/10\/06\/banning-late-term-abortions-is-cruel-i-know-because-ive-had-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"The Denver Post\">The Denver Post<\/a> <\/h3> <p>Guest Commentary: \u201cBanning late-term abortions is cruel. I know because I\u2019ve had one.\u201d<br>October 6, 2017<br><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/goodmenproject.com\/featured-content\/remembering-elie-wiesel-the-man-the-legend-bbab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Good Men Project\"> <svg> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/> <circle r=\"calc(50% - 1.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#058fff\" stroke-width=\"2\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/> <\/svg> <em><svg xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-fas-star-of-david\" xlink:href=\"#tf-fas-star-of-david\"><\/use><\/svg><\/em> \n <\/a> <h3> <a href=\"https:\/\/goodmenproject.com\/featured-content\/remembering-elie-wiesel-the-man-the-legend-bbab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Good Men Project\">Good Men Project<\/a> <\/h3> <p>\u201cRemembering Elie Wiesel-The Man, The Legend\u201d<br>July 3, 2016\u00a0<\/p> <p>\u00a0<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168"}],"version-history":[{"count":100,"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":533,"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168\/revisions\/533"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/58"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dafnaforcolorado.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}