On this episode of OpenAgenda.wtf, Tracey and Lynne unpack three major stories shaping Colorado and the national conversation around AI, elections, and justice.
Palantir’s Sudden Exit from Colorado
Palantir — the data‑analysis giant founded by Peter Thiel and known for its work with AI, federal agencies, and controversial contracts — has officially left Colorado for Florida. The company employs around 4,000 people in Denver, yet no WARN notice has been filed, leaving workers and state officials in the dark.
Why leave?
The transcript highlights several possibilities:
• Colorado’s new Consumer AI Protection Act, which requires extensive documentation, bias monitoring, and transparency
• Protests over Palantir’s contracts with ICE and the Israeli Defense Forces
• High state taxes
• Environmental instability (fires, drought, power shutoffs)
The new AI law, effective February 1, may have been the final straw. As Tracey notes, even small businesses using chatbots or analytics tools could face heavy compliance burdens.
The SAVE Act: Passed by the House, Stalled in the Senate
The SAVE Act — requiring photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register — passed the House with strong support. Polling shows overwhelming approval across racial and political groups. Yet the bill sits untouched in the Senate.
Senator John Thune has signaled he won’t bring it to the floor, despite:
• 82% of Hispanics supporting voter ID
• 76% of Black voters supporting it
• 85% of White voters supporting it
• 77% of Asian Americans supporting it
The question Tracey and Lynne raise is simple: If nearly everyone supports it, why is it being blocked?
The Tina Peters Update That Broke Our Hearts
The most emotional part of the episode centers on new reports about Tina Peters’ incarceration conditions.
According to the clip shared:
• She has been kept in solitary under 24/7 fluorescent lighting
• She slept on a 1‑inch mattress for months
• Medical requests were ignored
• Injuries from an assault were not documented
• Inmates are punished for showing support
• She continues to receive violent threats
Tina Peters is described as a nonviolent 70‑year‑old woman who has been pardoned by President Trump and should not be in danger.
OpenAgenda.wtf message is clear: Pay attention. Speak up. Don’t let this happen in silence.
