News & Commentary
Feb 09, 2018
Episode 14: The Right to Rest
Read “ICE’s modern-day reign of terror”: http://www.coloradoindependent.com/168497/guest-post-ices-modern-day-reign-of-terror
Call to Action:
To participate in Lobby Day go to: https://action.aclu.org/secure/co_LobbyDay2018
For more info on the DACA Phone Bank go to: https://go.peoplepower.org/event/action/12524?source=homepage&akid=
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Jan 25, 2018
Episode 13: Reproductive Justice in the Age of Trump
This week marked the second annual Women’s March and the 45th anniversary of Roe V. Wade. The ACLU of Colorado invited four women to discuss the state of reproductive rights and reproductive justice in the age of Trump. Also, ACLU of Colorado Public Policy Director Denise Maes discusses three bills in the Colorado legislature that threaten reproductive healthcare.
Call to Action: Take 60 seconds and call your Senator to demand a #DreamActNow ⟶
Jan 10, 2018
Episode 12: "What goes on under the dome."
On today’s episode, today is the first day of the Colorado state legislative session. The ACLU is always extremely active at the legislature and has some big plans for 2018. John sits down with Denise Maes, ACLU of Colorado Public Policy Director, to preview this year’s top priorities. Also, a news update from ACLU of Colorado staff attorney Arash Jahanian on the recent death of an Iranian man who was being held in custody at the Aurora Immigration Detention Center.
Call to Action: Make a call to prevent the deportation of 800,000 Dreamers and their families. http://bit.ly/dreamactnow
Dec 19, 2017
UPDATE: “We were turned away because of who we are.”
Call To Action: Congress has the power to reverse the FCC’s regulation dismantling net neutrality protections. Add your name now to protect our free, fair, and open internet. https://www.aclu.org/SaveNetNeutrality
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Dec 04, 2017
Douglas County School Board Votes to End Unconstitutional Voucher Program
DENVER - The Douglas County School Board voted Monday night to end the district’s controversial “Choice Scholarship” Program, which the Colorado Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional in June 2015. The ACLU of Colorado with other partners, including Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Taxpayers for Public Education, a Douglas County education advocacy group, challenged the voucher program in 2011, highlighting the Colorado Constitution’s “specific prohibition” on government funds going to schools that are controlled by churches or religious organizations. The Colorado Supreme Court agreed with the plaintiffs and struck down the program.
Dec 04, 2017
Episode 10: "Why I love the ACLU."
On today’s episode, we hear from three individuals on why the ACLU is important to them. We begin with John’s interview with Gwen Young, a former board member of the ACLU of Colorado and a long-time supporter. Alejandra sits down with Nathan Woodliff-Stanley, Executive Director of the ACLU of Colorado, and we hear from Emma, one of our youngest volunteers.
Call to Action: Colorado Gives Day is December 5th! www.coloradogives.org/ACLU-CO
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