Of the People

ACLU of Colorado
Of the People

The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of our supporters. Our mission is to protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education and advocacy.

  1. Episode 14 - 2025 Legislative Session Pt. 2

    MAR 2

    Episode 14 - 2025 Legislative Session Pt. 2

    There's more key work happening at the state Capitol that the ACLU of Colorado and our partners are working on. Right now, there are bills making their way through the legislature that stand to fundamentally change: Local jailing practices and use of contempt of court. Student and youth privacy. How and how often children get sentenced to jail and prison. Fairness in the court system. And more. We're working with storytellers, stakeholders, lawmakers, and partner organizations across the state to enshrine critical civil rights protections for all Coloradans.

    23 min
  2. Episode 13 - 2025 Legislative Session Pt. 1

    JAN 23

    Episode 13 - 2025 Legislative Session Pt. 1

    In the latest episode of our podcast "Of the People," we discuss some of the new protections the ACLU of Colorado and its partners are working on during this year's legislative session. We're also talking about how the laws we help pass in Colorado can affect the rest of our country. It is a crucial time in our nation's history that Colorado acts as part of the firewall against the civil rights attacks that we expect, and are already seeing, coming from the new presidential administration. Learn more about COVRA: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-001

    20 min
  3. Episode 12 - Syringe Service Programs

    12/18/2024

    Episode 12 - Syringe Service Programs

    Read our recent blog post on harm reduction and our case in Pueblo: https://acluco.org/HarmReduction In this episode, one of our ACLU attorneys discusses a recent case we fought in Pueblo what that city attempted to prohibit syringe service programs from functioning. We also hear from one of the folks working in Pueblo whose organization's mission was disrupted by the prohibition. Harm reduction resources: Harm Reduction Action Center, https://www.harmreductionactioncenter.org Southern Colorado Harm Reduction Association, https://www.socoharmreduction.org

    19 min
  4. Episode 11 - Inequities in Colorado's Schools

    11/19/2024

    Episode 11 - Inequities in Colorado's Schools

    In this episode, we learn more about the inequities that students in Colorado are facing, and we talk to the founder of an organization that has taken it upon themselves to help. Learn more about The Lounge: https://www.thelounge2022.org

    17 min
  5. Episode 10 - Coloradans for Smart Justice

    10/23/2024

    Episode 10 - Coloradans for Smart Justice

    In this episode, we talk about two harmful propositions that are on your Colorado ballot this election. Props 128 and 130 are antithetical to fixing the criminal justice system in our state, and will divert funding from proven public safety resources in favor of police and prisons. We also hear the stories of two previously-incarcerated Coloradans whose journeys toward reform would have been seriously jeopardized if initiatives like these made it into our state laws.

    23 min
  6. Episode 9 - Voting from Jail

    09/09/2024

    Episode 9 - Voting from Jail

    In this episode, Kyle Giddings from Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) tells us about how his personal story of incarceration led to his work in advocacy. Kyle also talks to Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown about how jail-based voting works in Colorado. More information regarding voting with a conviction or from jail: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/VotingAndConviction.html Learn more about CCJRC: https://www.ccjrc.org

    35 min
  7. Episode 8 - 2024 Election in Colorado

    08/20/2024

    Episode 8 - 2024 Election in Colorado

    On today's episode, we speak with the experts about what to expect this election season in Colorado. Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Amanda Gonzalez, as well as the Executive Director of Colorado Common Cause, Aly Belknap talk us through the key details we need to know. You can find more resources for voting at https://govotecolorado.gov Get accurate, nonpartisan information about your voting rights: https://justvotecolorado.org Election protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) Credits: Producers - Jen Samano, Ivan Popov Audio Editor - Michael Ferry Digital designer - Pablo de la Rosa Santiago Script Editors - Erica Tinsley, Isabelle Rayburn

    29 min
  8. Episode 7 - Identity in Action

    07/08/2024

    Episode 7 - Identity in Action

    In this episode, we hear the stories of two ACLU of Colorado staff members. Julian and Anaya talk about their experience growing up trans, how their transitions affected their life, and how their identities fuel the passion for what they do.

    20 min
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    The ACLU of Colorado is the state’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. We’re a private institution funded exclusively by the generous donations of our supporters. Our mission is to protect, defend and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado through litigation, education and advocacy.

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      ACLU of Colorado
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      15
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