Heidi Beedle

Colorado Springs

Writer at Colorado Times Recorder

Writer @COTimesRecorder, @PPBulletin, Host @wstrnfringe, Opinions/typos my own. News Tips: [email protected]

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Articles

Republican Lawmakers, Pastors, LGBTQ Group Raises Concerns About Trans Rights Bill

1 week ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Colorado Republican legislators and pastors gathered at the Capitol yesterday to oppose House Bill 25-1312, the Kelly Loving Act, named after one of the victims of the 2022 Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
Fever Swamp Review Podcast: Podcast for Life

1 week ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Heidi Beedle is a former soldier, educator, activist, and animal welfare worker. They received a Bachelor’s in English from UCCS. They have worked as a freelance and staff writer for the Colorado Springs Independent covering LGBTQ issues, nuclear disasters, cattle mutilations, and social movements. Heidi currently covers reproductive justice and politics for the Colorado Times Recorder.
March for Life Opposes Amendment 79's Expansion of Abortion Insurance Coverage

1 week ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Anti-abortion activists rallied at the Denver Capitol Friday for the second annual Colorado March for Life. While Colorado anti-abortion groups have held annual marches and rallies to commemorate the anniversary of Roe v.
Anti-Abortion '1916 Project' Plays at Colorado Christian University

2 weeks ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

In advance of this Friday’s Colorado March for Life, Colorado Christian University’s Centennial Institute hosted a film screening of Seth Gruber’s anti-abortion film “The 1916 Project,” which demonizes Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger. The film explores Sanger’s alleged connections to the eugenics movement of the early 20th century and to the German Nazi Party.
CO Springs Residents Say 'Hands Off' as Part of National Protest Against Trump

2 weeks ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Thousands of residents gathered at the Colorado Springs City Hall this Saturday for the Hands Off protest, a national effort opposing President Donald Trump’s policies and potential cuts to services like Medicare and education spending. The event was organized by Indivisible Colorado Springs, which has been active in organizing protests against Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO). Speakers included local activists and former Democratic Party candidates.
Fever Swamp Review Podcast: Six Degrees of Jared Taylor

3 weeks ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Heidi reflects on recent reporting trips to cover protests in Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, and discusses connections between white nationalists Jared Taylor and Steve Bannon and various members of the Colorado Republican Party. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
DSA Chapters Lead Protests Against White Nationalists Across Colorado

3 weeks ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Colorado chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) led protests against controversial speakers at two separate events last week. The Mesa County DSA led a protest against white nationalist Jared Taylor at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction on March 27, and the Colorado Springs DSA led a protest against conservative political strategist Steve Bannon, who headlined the Colorado GOP gala at the Phil Long Music Hall.
Colorado Gets B+ for Reproductive Health Legislation

1 month ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Colorado’s ranking as a haven for reproductive rights has improved, according to a just-released national scorecard. RePROs Fight Back, an initiative of D.C. think tank the Population Institute, awarded Colorado a ‘B+’ in its annual 50 state report card. Colorado jumped from a ‘C-” to a ‘B+’ since voters passed Amendment 79 in November, which established the right to abortion and repealed a constitutional ban on public funding for abortions.
Fever Swamp Review Podcast: GOP Grudge Match

1 month ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

Heidi takes you inside the race for Colorado GOP chair. Firebrand anti-trans activist Darcy Schoening is facing former Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn, Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine, and others. During last week’s debate in Sedalia, Schoening describes her approach to public education, immigration, and more, while Saine takes shots at Schoening’s record. “Don’t make it easy for these people.
CO Springs Therapist Challenging Colorado's Conversion Therapy Ban

1 month ago | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Heidi Beedle

The Supreme Court will hear a case from Colorado to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ children. The plaintiff in the suit is Kaley Chiles, a Colorado Springs therapist, who is challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.