“Our Democratic values are not up for debate,” said State Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver), adding that reproductive choice is an essential part of the party’s platform. “We and our voters know that access to an abortion is not just a women’s issue. It’s an economic issue, a health care issue, a queer issue, and so much more.” “If you don’t stand for those things, you are not a Democrat,” said Herod. “Show me your party registration.” NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado’s Karen Middleton p

This past weekend, a strange political convention came to town. Democrats for Life of America (DFLA), an anti-choice organization claiming to be the “pro-life voice and wing” of the Democratic Party, hosted its inaugural conference in Denver ahead of the 2018 elections. Representative Jovan Melton, Representative Leslie Herod, and Senator Rhonda Fields joined ProgressNow Colorado, NARAL, and Compassion & Choices to call them out. Read full article #abortionrights #immigrantri