Denver City Council member Chris Hinds had come to a local dance theater on Monday afternoon prepared to debate politics ahead of an upcoming municipal election. Chairs and water bottles were laid out onstage, and an audience of around 100 local voters was watching. There was just one issue.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Paralyzed councilman asked to climb out of wheelchair onto debate stage
By Daniel Wu
February 17, 2023 at 2:48 a.m. EST