Ep.479: Parental Rights Under Fire: Colorado’s Battle Against Radical Gender Legislation w/ Rep. Ken DeGraaf

On tonight’s episode of The Courtenay Turner Podcast, Courtenay welcomes Colorado State Representative Ken DeGraaf for an in-depth discussion on the latest legislative battles over parental rights and the controversial push for transgender policies in Colorado. Rep. DeGraaf, a vocal critic of recent state bills, will break down the implications of legislation like HB 1312, which he argues undermines parental authority by requiring courts to consider “misgendering” or “deadnaming” as forms of “coercive control” in custody disputes. According to DeGraaf, these measures could strip custody from parents who do not affirm their child’s chosen gender identity, effectively compelling parents to endorse gender transitions or risk losing their children. The conversation will explore how these legislative efforts, backed by progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups, are framed as anti-discrimination protections but, in DeGraaf’s view, represent a direct threat to family autonomy and children’s safety. He contends that such bills pave the way for irreversible medical interventions on minors—procedures he describes as mutilation and castration—while silencing parental concerns and labeling opposition as hate speech. Listeners will also hear DeGraaf’s perspective on the broader cultural and political climate in Colorado, where parental rights groups have been compared to hate organizations by bill sponsors, further polarizing the debate. Drawing on his experience as a legislator and Air Force veteran, DeGraaf will share why he believes standing up for parental rights is essential in the face of what he calls an “onslaught of leftist legislation”. Tune in for a candid, uncompromising look at one of the most contentious issues facing Colorado families today, only on The Courtenay Turner Podcast. ▶Follow & Connect with Rep. Ken DeGraaf: ✩ Colorado General Assembly ✩ Twitter ____________________________________________________________________ ▶ GET On-Demand Access for Courtenay's Cognitive Liberty Conference https://cognitivelibertyconference.com ----------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com ✩ Linktree ▶ Support my work & Affiliate links: ✩Buy Me A Coffee! ✩GiveSendGo ✩Venmo ✩Cash App ✩ Richardson Nutritional Center: (B-17!) ✩ Relax Far Infrared Saunas: (Warm Up!) Discount Code: COURTZ ✩ LifeWave Stem Cell Activation Patches​: (Activate your master cells!) ✩ Gold Gate Capital (Secure Your Wealth!) ✩ SatPhone123 (Claim Your Free Satellite Phone!) Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Discover The Magic of MagicDichol: ✩Defy The Grid With Real Currency.....Goldbacks!: Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Honey Colony "Where The Hive Decides What’s Healthy": Promo Code: COURTZ ▶ Follow Courtenay on Social Media: ✩Twitter ✩TruthSocial ✩Instagram ✩Telegram ————————————————— ▶ Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— ©2025 All Rights Reserved Courtenay’s Substack Bringing breadth and depth of context to inform, inspire and empower cognitive liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices