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Republican candidates for Congress raise concerns about state GOP leadership
Students from Highlands Ranch area to make Broadway debut BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
publican Party for an email sent from the state party that claimed people in the LGBTQ community are “evil” and “godless groomers.” At a June 5 election forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Colorado, radio host Deborah Flora, state Rep. Mike Lynch, former state Sen.
Nine students are headed to New York to make their Broadway debut on one of the oldest stages: the historic New Amsterdam Theatre. “Performing on Broadway, that’s been a dream of mine since I was young,” said Bri Felker, a 16-yearold performer. “I can finally slap it off the bucket list.” Between the ages of 10 and 18, the other eight students are also excited to have the experience. They will perform a high-energy number to “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from the musical “Hairspray” on June 17 as part of the annual Arts For Autism Broadway Cabaret Production. Each year, seven student organizations in the nation get invited to perform in the production, which raises awareness and funds for organizations that support or give opportunities to students on the autism spectrum, or who have special needs, to be able to have a community and an outlet to express themselves.
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Dave Williams speaks during a Colorado GOP state central meeting on March 11, 2023, in Loveland where he was elected chairman of the party. Several prominent Republicans question Williams’ leadership and want him to resign as party chair. COURTESY OLIVIA SUN FOR COLORADO SUN VIA REPORT FOR AMERICA BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Five of the six Republican candidates running for Congress in Colorado’s 4th District are disavowing their state party’s leadership, citing its recent anti-LGBTQ messaging and concerns over campaign impropriety. The conservatives, who are on
the primary ballot this month, have called into question Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams and are advocating for new leadership. Only U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who received the endorsement of the party, declined to comment on Williams’ messaging. Williams has sparked criticism inside and outside of the Colorado Re-
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