Defense of Democracy Podcast
Friends. Allies. Americans. Folks taking small steps towards big change. The Defense of Democracy podcast tells their stories. Hosted by Karen Svoboda.
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After Roe: River Gassen’s Mission to Protect Women’s Health and Youth Safety in Colorado
In this episode Karen sits down with River Gassen and she discusses her motivations for running for office in Colorado, focusing on the impact of Roe v. Wade on women's health, her personal experiences with gun violence, and the need for better education and childcare systems. She emphasizes the importance of having more educators in politics and advocates for stricter gun legislation to protect youth. River also shares the challenges she faces in her campaign and expresses hope for positive change in her community.
Key Conversation Takeaways:
- River Gassen is motivated to run for office due to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- She believes more educators should represent the public in politics.
- Gassen has a background in education, teaching astronomy and solar energy labs.
- Gun violence has personally affected her and her community.
- She advocates for stricter gun laws, especially for teenagers.
- Gassen supports universal preschool and affordable childcare programs.
- She emphasizes the importance of early childhood education for economic stability.
- The political landscape in Colorado Springs is shifting towards progressivism.
- Gassen acknowledges the challenges of running against a long-standing Republican incumbent.
- She is committed to continuing her advocacy regardless of the election outcome.
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