Although I have committed my career to advancing social justice through education, I know that there are many tools available to our legislators that can be used to both protect and support those that have been oppressed or marginalized. My approach to social justice, from the environment to the criminal justice system, is to limit and monitor the impact on our most vulnerable communities. Whether it's stopping the disenfranchisement of our neighbors or keeping a keen eye on the subtle discriminations beneath the surface, I will use my background as a civil rights attorney to prevent the harmful and dangerous ramifications of bad policy while making sure that we do not penalize people for their identities or experiences. We have a duty to support each other, and this means we must invest in early intervention and mental health supports and reform our criminal justice system. We need to pay special attention to building community that looks out for one another, and we must regularly assess how our decisions are impacting others. These are important values that I will bring to the Colorado legislature.

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