As the daughter of a country doctor who helped establish one of the first Planned Parenthoods in Vermont, and a mother who was a feminist and community leader, Edie was raised with the understanding that we have an obligation to serve those in need and to actively improve the quality of life in our communities. She has carried this understanding into her life’s work, in both the private and public sectors. A successful advocate for progressive candidates and causes, civic leader, and mother of two, she has focused her energy and experience on reproductive rights, climate action, affordable housing, access to quality education for all, and working to increase voter participation in the election process.
We have a diverse and vibrant community in Colorado, but we can’t take equality and justice for many segments of society for granted. Although the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in 2015, the current conservative Supreme Court majority might attempt to overturn yet another right people have already enjoyed - and Justice Clarence Thomas is on the record saying the court “should reconsider” the landmark marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges. I’ve always known the fight for justice never ends, but our situation when it comes to protecting civil rights seems more dire and pressing in 2022 than it has for decades. We need to continue to work toward equality in the workplace, in health and human services, and in our schools. I will fight discrimination wherever it exists, and will support future bills or initiatives drafted in the interest of ensuring the human rights we all deserve in a free society.