Making Democracy Work

We get a report on Colorado’s 2026 legislative session from Kathy Ebersberger & Linda Hutchinson, Co-Chairs of LWVCO’s Action & Advocacy and Andrea Wilkins, LWVCO’s Legislative Liaison. Donate Today! You can also donate a used car, insurance policy, stock or a CD!: https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=301&club_id=750758 Email treasurer@lwvppr.org for more information. LWVCO Acti...

LWVPPR Youth Council member Anna Fedoruk interviews newly elected D11 School Board member Michelle Ruehl. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Ms. Ruehl’s goals for her tenure on the board. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more a...

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Tyler Peak interview newly elected D11 School Board member LeAnn Baca Bartlett. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Ms. Bartlett’s goals for her tenure on the board. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and comm...

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Tyler Peak interview re-elected D11 School Board member Charles Johnson. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Mr. Johnson's goals for his tenure on the board. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community me...

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Maxx Vega interview newly elected D49 School Board member Lori Thompson. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Ms. Thompson’s goals for her tenure on the board. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community m...

LWVPPR Youth Council members Anna Fedoruk and Maxx Vega interview newly elected D49 School Board member Holly Withers. With discussions around school policies such as AI, student safety, student mental health, and cell phones in schools, we learn more about Ms. Withers’ goals for her tenure on the board. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community mem...

Hear about the Caucus Process from Ken Davis, Chair of the El Paso County Republican Party about party process over the coming months. He chats with Shelly Roehrs, your host, on Making Democracy Work . Donate Today! League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region: https://lwvppr.org/ Candidate Forums: http://vote411.org/ El Paso County Republican Party - https://www.gopelpaso.com/ Making Democracy...

Hear from Conner Roderick, Chair of the El Paso County Democratic Party’s Permanent Organization about party happenings and process over the coming months. He chats with Shelly Roehrs, your host, on Making Democracy Work . Donate Today! League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region: https://lwvppr.org/ Candidate Forums: http://vote411.org/ El Paso County Democratic Party: https://epcodemparty.or...

This forum features all candidates for Colorado Springs School District 11 School Board in the Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 28, 205 by the LWVPPR Youth Council and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. View video of the forum: https://youtube.com/live/gQhf6MOFpbE The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties...

This forum features candidates for mayor, city council and school board, plus pro and con discussion of ballot issues in the Manitou Springs Fall 2025 election. The forum was hosted on October 20, 205 by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at the Cliff House. Forum sponsors include Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Bulletin,...

Learn what measures are on the November, 2025 ballot and get pro and con views. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The forum took place October 18, 2025 at Brookdale Skyline. The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We work to educate voters in every election via candidate and issues forums (no...

Get acquainted with candidates running to represent School District 12 on their school board. This forum was presented by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region in collaboration with the students of the Cheyenne Mountain High School U.S. Government and Politics Class. The forum took place October 15, 2025 at Cheyenne Mountain High School. The League is non-partisan and does not endors...

Hear from Vickie Tonkins, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5. Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy - https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information -  http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candi...

Hear from Lauren Nelson, Republican candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner – District 5. Links: Donate to the League & help our efforts to Empower Voters & Defend Democracy - https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=5696 Non-partisan candidate information -  http://vote411.org/ Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candid...

Learn more about Ranked Choice Voting, how it's done, the benefits and how we can make this happen, in this Community Conversation hosted by NAACP Colorado Springs and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. It was recorded in front of a live audience at Stompin’ Grounds on September 20, 2025. At the mic: NAACP’s Angela Stevens and RCV4CO’s Linda Templin. Donate Today! League of...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 6 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project. It was held on March 18, 2025 at the CSPD Stetson Hills Subdivision Community Room. All Colorado Springs City Council District 6 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and Citizens Project moderated. &n...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 5 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and NAACP-Colorado Springs. It was held on March 13, 2025 at Temple Beit Torah. All Colorado Springs City Council District 5 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and NAACP-Colorado Springs moderated.   Candidates Pres...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 1 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and College of Public Service at UCCS. It was held on March 5, 2025 at Helen Keller Elementary School. All Colorado Springs City Council District 1 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and UCCS College of Public Service mo...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 4 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and RISE Southeast. It was held on March 4, 2025 at Stompin' Groundz coffee and community café. All Colorado Springs City Council District 4 candidates were invited. Representatives from LWVPPR and RISE Southeast moderated.  Candidat...

Hear from candidates running to represent District 3 on Colorado Springs City Council in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region & Hillside Advisory Team.  The event was held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Hillside Community Center.  The League is non-partisan and does not endorse, support or oppose candidates or political parties. We w...

The League of Women Voters is celebrating 105 years of Empowering Voters & Defending Democracy. On February 16, 2025 we gathered for Love the League 2025, Honoring Women Making A Difference! This is our annual fundraising event. We’re proud to share a replay in this episode. League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers voters and defends democracy! Your donatio...

We chat with BJ Campbell, Love the League 2025 Honoree, Retired Educator & Administrator from Academy District 20 and passionate advocate for our unhoused neighbors. Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 BJ Campbell - Our People - Academy District 20 -  https://fb.watch/xL88aCsAb3/ Salvation Army Friends...

We chat with Chief Jayme McConnellogue, Love the League 2025 Honoree and Deputy Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the City of Colorado Springs Fire Department.    Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658   Jayme McConnellogue -    Colorado Spring Fire Department Key Staff - Deputy Chie...

We chat with Angela Stevens, Love the League 2025 Honoree, Colorado Springs NAACP President, LWVPPR Admin Team Member & Events Team Chair and Business Owner.  Donate Today! Love the League 2025 -  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Angela Stevens -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-stevens-ma-ed-lpc-43668532/  NAACP - Colorado...

We chat with Phyllis Dunn, Love the League 2025 Honoree, retired from Academy School District 20, and a key volunteer with the Accompaniment & Sanctuary Coalition. Donate Today! Love the League 2025 - https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=305&club_id=750758&item_id=12658 Accompaniment and Sanctuary Coalition -  https://www.asccos.org/  Facebook - https://www.faceb...