“Having to censor yourself - whether it's lying at the water cooler about how you spent your weekend, scrubbing your Facebook page of any revealing facts, or pretending to be with someone you aren't - is the antithesis of our foundation as a nation based on freedom of expression and association.”

American politician, entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist

Jared Polis is an American politician, entrepreneur, businessman, and philanthropist. He has served as the 43rd governor of Colorado since 2019 and is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming governor, he represented Colorado's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019. He also served on the Colorado State Board of Education from 2001 to 2007. His public life spans elected office, business, and philanthropy.