Of the People

Episode 2: “I put my body on the line.”


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On today’s episode, Alejandra talks with Kalyn Heffernan, AKA Wheelchair Sports Camp, one of the disability rights activists who staged a 60 hour sit-in at Senator Cory Gardner’s office during the healthcare repeal fight. Kalyn and 8 other activists were arrested and spent 30 hours in jail. She shares her personal story in the battle to save healthcare. Also, John discusses a recent victory for free speech and the right to a jury trial in Durango and our Call to Action: DACA and 17,000 young Colorado recipients are under immediate threat.
Call to Action:
To find your Colorado legislator use this link: http://leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
For more on Wheelchair Sports Camp visit their website: https://wheelchairsportscamp.co/
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Of the PeopleBy ACLU of Colorado