Dear friend,

One year after I graduated from law school, I had the incredible honor to work for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who dedicated her career to fight for equal opportunity for all. She shared stories of how hard it was to get a job in the 1960s at a law firm, facing three obstacles set by would-be employers against her–as Jewish, a woman, and a mom. Yet, she never gave up. And she never stopped standing up for equal justice for all.

During my time as her law clerk, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Romer v. Evans, a landmark case that struck down Colorado’s Amendment 2 as unconstitutional. The amendment prevented local governments from protecting LGBTQ+ Coloradans from discrimination. The momentous day the Court decided that issue was the happiest day of my clerkship. It marked the first time the Supreme Court recognized constitutional protections for LGBTQ+ Americans.

This fall, I’m returning to the Supreme Court to defend Colorado’s bipartisan law banning the damaging and discredited practice of so-called “gay conversion therapy.” The American Psychological Association has rejected this practice as lacking value and causing harm. A Colorado therapist is now challenging this ban, alleging that it infringes on her First Amendment rights. I am committed to standing strong in protecting LGBTQ+ Coloradans, especially at this challenging time (as I explained in this talk).

Since taking office as Attorney General, I have fought relentlessly on the legal front to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s fighting for gay and transgender workplace protections in the landmark Bostock v. Clayton County case at the U.S. Supreme Court, combating hate crimes and discrimination, or challenging Trump’s attempts to undermine access to gender-affirming care, I’ve been proud to stand as an ally.

The fight for equality requires constant vigilance. Last year, I was humbled to be named Ally of the Year by the Colorado LGBTQ+ Bar Association. I will always be all in on the fight for equality, and I’ll proudly march as an ally at the Denver Pride Parade on June 29th. At Pride, we celebrate the resilience and courage of the LGBTQ+ community in the ongoing struggle for equality, all while leading with love—for ourselves and for one another. If you can join me, please sign up here.

Thanks for your dedication and for being part of this important work.

Phil