20: Still A Citizen

With(in)

In the 20th episode of With(in) -- Still a Citizen -- co-hosts Denise Presson and Andrew Draper explore what it means to be both a felon and an American citizen. First, Denise interviews Denver Women’s Correctional Facility resident Tiffany McCoy about her inspiration for creating better policy within the Colorado Department of Corrections and using your power as a citizen to make change, no matter where you’re at. Next up, Denise and With(in) music producer Travis Barnes discuss the relationship between community and our government, what it means to be a citizen as an incarcerated person and his journey trying to propose legislation to affect societal change from prison. Andrew also speaks with Colorado State Senator Pete Lee about his intended change to the felony murder law, his views on redemption and the voting rights of convicted felons and people who are released from prison. Denise and Andrew exchange perspectives, acknowledging the civic responsibility we all have as U.S. citizens to heal the harm that has been caused.