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Faithful Resistance Ep. 30: Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Speaks from the heart.

22 min · 11. mar. 2026
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Jeanette Vizguerra is undoubtedly the best known immigration activist in Colorado. She spent most of 2025 in federal detention in Aurora, Colorado, but she refuses to be silenced. In this conversation, she speaks from the heart not only about her passion to educate, train and motivate immigration activists, but also how she personally finds the strength to keep up the fight.

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Faithful Resistance Ep 33, From Local Organizing to State Power: Colorado’s Fight for Justice

What does real grassroots organizing look like in Colorado today?In today's Faithful Resistance podcast from Jefferson Unitarian Church, we explore how Together Colorado is building people-powered change—from local congregations in Jefferson County to the state legislature. With over 200 community members showing up at the Capitol for their largest lobby day yet, this movement is gaining momentum across Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and beyond.We dive into key issues shaping the state right now:* Climate & Energy Justice (SB-002) — Efforts to make electricity more affordable for low-income households* Affordable Housing & Mobile Home Protections — Giving residents more power and protection in the face of corporate sales* Immigration Rights (SB-005) — A groundbreaking bill to hold agencies accountable for constitutional violations* Grassroots Power vs. Political Power — How everyday people can influence policy at the state levelThis is a powerful look at what happens when communities organize, show up, and push for change.

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