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Truth, Justice, and the American Way

Truth, Justice, and the American Way

Mar 18 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Colleen Enos In the United States of America, we cherish our freedoms. We have the freedom to protect our families,...

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Flooding the Zone

Flooding the Zone

Feb 18 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update, Parental Rights

by Colleen Enos The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of bills and hearings. Sadly, the Colorado State Senate...

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Legislative Alert: Call & Testify Against SB26-018

Legislative Alert: Call & Testify Against SB26-018

Feb 16 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Alert

by Colleen Enos There is an unconstitutional attack on Parental Rights with SB26-018! The bill SB26-018, Legal...

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Colorado’s School Immunizations Update, December 2025: No Change for Homeschool Families

Colorado’s School Immunizations Update, December 2025: No Change for Homeschool Families

Dec 22 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Colleen Enos Some homeschool families may be concerned about the Colorado Department of Public Health &...

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Colorado Families Speak

Colorado Families Speak

Nov 19 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Colleen Enos The Government Shutdown in our nation is now over as of last Wednesday, November 12. Our military, TSA...

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Jun 18 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update, Parental Rights

The CHEC 2025 Homeschool Freedom End-of-the-Session Report reviews a sampling of bills from the legislative session. Targeted focus was clearly placed on attacking parental rights, curtailing free speech, and undermining religious liberty.

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Colorado Goes Woke

Colorado Goes Woke

May 14 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

“Woke” does not begin to describe the ideological beliefs of the majority in the Colorado legislature. They have become bold in their desire to reorder our lives in accordance with two basic ideological beliefs.

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No Parental Rights, No Embryos, and No Health Care

No Parental Rights, No Embryos, and No Health Care

Apr 30 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update, Parental Rights

by Colleen Enos (CHEC Director of Government Relations) The majority in the Colorado General Assembly seems to...

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Hidden Government, Hate Groups, and Compelled Payment

Hidden Government, Hate Groups, and Compelled Payment

Apr 16 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Colleen Enos (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Transparency is not really our current General Assembly’s...

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Abortions, Schools, and Guns, Guns, Guns

Abortions, Schools, and Guns, Guns, Guns

Apr 2 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Colleen Enos (CHEC Director of Government Relations) While continuing to grapple with Colorado’s $1.2 billion...

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Anti-Parent, Pro-Abortion Colorado

Anti-Parent, Pro-Abortion Colorado

Mar 19 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Colleen Enos (CHEC Director of Government Relations) While Colorado continues to grapple with an increasing...

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A Battle Over Budget and Parental Rights

A Battle Over Budget and Parental Rights

Jan 22 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update, Parental Rights

by Colleen Enos (CHEC Director of Government Relations) As the 2025 legislative session was gaveled in, the newly...

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Storm Brewing on the Horizon

Storm Brewing on the Horizon

Nov 20 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Homeschool Rights, Legislative Update

by Carolyn Martin Unalienable Rights The founders of our country believed in the existence of self-evident truths that...

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What are the Implications of School Choice for Christian Homeschoolers?

What are the Implications of School Choice for Christian Homeschoolers?

Nov 6 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Homeschool Rights, Parental Rights

by Yvonne Strachan ** School Choice! ** It tantalizes us with promises of solving all our educational dilemmas. But...

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Warning Signs & Flashpoints

Warning Signs & Flashpoints

Jul 17 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Homeschool Rights, Legislative Update, Parental Rights

by Carolyn Martin The final blow happens in the blink of an eye, but the events leading up to it are clear warnings of...

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4 Important Reasons to Say “NO!” to School Choice

4 Important Reasons to Say “NO!” to School Choice

Jul 10 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Homeschool Rights, Parental Rights

by Yvonne Strachan I used to wonder why anyone would oppose school choice. Everyone should be aware of alternative...

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Legislative Update for April 17, 2024

Legislative Update for April 17, 2024

Apr 17 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Homeschool Rights, Legislative Update

By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Right to An Education? There has been an international push...

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Legislative Update for February 7, 2024

Legislative Update for February 7, 2024

Feb 7 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Keeping Secrets A controversy arose this fall in the...

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God or Space Aliens?

God or Space Aliens?

May 31 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Homeschool Rights, Parental Rights

By Ashley Vaughan “Where do our rights come from?” Scanning the audience, Mike Winther, founder of Institute for...

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Legislative Update for April 10, 2023

Legislative Update for April 10, 2023

Apr 10 | Blog, Homeschool Freedom, Legislative Update

by Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Are Parents Barriers? The United States remains the only...

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