Making Democracy Work

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...