Making Democracy Work

We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with Regina Walter. Links: Educating Children of Color https://educatingchildrenofcolor.org/ League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ LWVPPR Annual meeting April 23, with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold https://lwvppr.org/content.as...

Two city planners for the City of Colorado Springs share highlights about the city’s new comprehensive plan and proposed zoning updates. These are called PlanCOS (the newest comprehensive plan) and RetoolCOS (a major update to our zoning ordinance). Their remarks are from the March 19, 2022 monthly meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Guest Speakers: Morgan Hester, AICP...

We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with the event’s keynote speaker, Kristen Faith, nonprofit thought leader and the founder of Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence. Kristen shares her story and discusses supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence. We also learn more about the teaching, co...

We continue one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. In this episode we hear from Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2. She shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2. Episode sponsored by Harrison School District Foundation and Shelly Roehrs, Realtor Links: League of Women Voters of the...

During this episode of Making Democracy Work, we kick off one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. Our first episode in this series is Marcy Morrison, Active Manitou Springs Volunteer. We hear some of the Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from this iconic community leader. Be sure to stay with us when the episode sounds like it's ending. It continues with a special Ho...

It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference. Carmen Abeyta, Cynthia Chung Aki, Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Jan Martin, Dr. Birdie Miller, Marcy Morrison, Kathy Turzi, June Waller & Judge Regina Walter - All women still ROCKING IT. You'll also hear from Kristen Faith, the CEO of Non-Profit Makeover.  LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Regi...

Dr. Kristine Hembre, Dr. Radhika Nath and Anne Beer share their knowledge about the status and challenges of achieving health equity. Dr. Kristine Hembre is an LWVPPR Member, Dr. Radhika Nath is a Policy Expert & Disability Rights Advocate, and Anne Beer is Director of Health Equity at Peak Vista Community Health Centers. This presentation was recorded at the January 22, 2022 meeting of the League...

We chat with Dr. Kristine Hembre about Health Equity & Inequity , the League’s monthly meeting coming up on January 22nd about Health Equity. Plus, don’t miss a special announcement about Love the League 2022 .  LINKS: LWVPPR - Health Equity Meeting https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=1599091 Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity National Academies of...

The “soft” dedication of a mural by Shanah Cooley on a wall at Palmer High School between Boulder Street and Nevada Avenue. August 26, 2020, was the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment – recognizing women’s right to vote. The League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region commissioned this mural to commemorate the movement, the milestone, and this anniversary. The project...

Ballot issues in the November 2021 election are discussed by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. This forum was hosted by the League on October 23, 2021 at the Sand Creek Library. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org Questions about Candidates or Ballot Issues https://www.vote411.org Video of the October 23 Forum https://youtu.be/q4qAw5Xv3V...

Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE). Each of the three positions has a four-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2022. This forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and held on October 14, 2021 at Rampart High School.  LINKS: Academy District 20 https://www.asd20.org/ League of Women Voters of...

Dr. Nathaniel Granger, Jr. and Mr. Anton Schulzki discuss Critical Race Theory - what it is, and what it isn’t. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association https://rmhcpa.org/ Learn From History https://learnfromhistory.org/ Making Democracy Work  asks questions and provides information to he...

Learn about your choices in Manitou Springs for the November 2, 2021 election. Hear from candidates for mayor, city council, and school board, plus advocates for and against the 4C bond measure for Manitou School District 14. This forum was hosted on October 11 by the Pikes Peak Bulletin and the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. The moderator was Ralph Routon, Executive Editor Emeri...

Get to know the candidates running for board of education in School District 49. This candidate forum was held on October 6, 2021, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and Citizens Project. Don’t miss the League’s Ballot Issues Forum on October 23, 2021. Information and registration here:  https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=153...

Hear from candidates campaigning for three open seats on the Academy District 20 (ASD20) Board of Education (BOE). Each of the three positions has a four-year term that begins on Jan. 1, 2022. This forum was hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, and held on October 5, 2021 at Eagleview Middle School. A second forum will be held on October 14 at Rampart High School, from 6:...

Women’s Equality Day Potluck Picnic, Critical Race Theory Discussion, Candidate Forums, School Board Elections & more. We will break down a lot of events going on with the League. LINKS: August 26 - Women’s Equality Day - Potluck Picnic https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4008&club_id=750758&item_id=1507911 Sept 22 - CFAM - Colorado Farm & Art Market https://www.signupgeniu...

Veterans are being deported, and we can do something about it, but aren’t. A veteran from the documentary  American Exile  shares his story.  Guest: Manuel (Jesus) Valenzuela LINKS: LWVPPR https://www.lwvppr.org/ American Exile https://americanexilefilm.com/ Free Tickets to the Screening https://tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/2683 Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides i...

How can we improve our election systems and what can we do? Wrapping up our conversation with Harvey Branscomb, ElectionQuality.com. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Election Quality Monitor   https://electionquality.com/ Making Democracy Work - Election Integrity - Part 1 http://studio809radio.com/election-integrity-part-1/ Making Democ...

Security flaws, Dominion Voting Systems and more transparency as we continue the conversation with Harvey Branscomb, Election Quality.com. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/ Election Quality Monitor   https://electionquality.com/ Making Democracy Work - Election Integrity - Part 1   http://studio809radio.com/election-integrity-part-1/...

Why is El Paso County conducting a 3rd review, its 2nd audit, of 2020 election results at a cost to you, the taxpayers? We’ll be getting answers from Harvey Branscomb with Election Quality. LINKS: League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://lwvppr.org/ Election Quality Monitor https://electionquality.com ClearAudit Summary Report http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cle...

This podcast will provide information for voters and other citizens to improve and achieve good government. Join us as we enlighten ourselves and look for better and better ways to make democracy work. Follow this podcast now, and watch for the first exciting episode in just a few days. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the Lea...