League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region

Making Democracy Work

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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of Shelly Roehrs, real estate agent at Blue Picket Realty. League of Women Voters...

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May 14, 2026

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Episodes

Candidate Interview: Ryan Lucas - for CO State Senate - District 10 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Ryan Lucas, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate - District 10. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - http://SD10LUCAS.CO...

Candidate Interview: Naomi Lopez – for for El Paso County Commissioner - District 3 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Naomi Lopez, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner - District 3. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Making Democracy Work as...

Candidate Interview: Jeff Livingston – for CO State House District 15 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Jeff Livingston, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 15. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - https://www.commi...

Candidate Interview: Kat Gayle – for CO State House District 14 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Kat Gayle, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 14. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - https://www.katgayle.co...

Candidate Interview: River Gassen – for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from River Gassen, Democratic candidate running for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page -...

Candidate Interview: Jeremy Dowell – for District Attorney - 4th Judicial District 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Jeremy Dowell, Democratic candidate running for District Attorney - 4th Judicial District. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - http...

Candidate Interview: Michael Allen – for District Attorney 4th Judicial District 02.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Michael Allen, Republican candidate running for District Attorney - 4th Judicial District. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - http...

Candidate Interview: Detra Duncan - for El Paso County Commissioner - District 4 01.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Detra Duncan, Democratic candidate running for El Paso County Commissioner - District 4. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - https:...

Candidate Interview: Christopher Mitchell - for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District 01.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Christopher Mitchell, Constitution Candidate for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 5th District. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page...

Candidate Interview: Bernard Byers - for El Paso County Commissioner - District 2 01.10.2024

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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - http://bernardbyersfor2cc.com/ Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community...

Candidate Interview: Axel Brown – for Regent of University - CD 5 01.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Axel Brown, Democratic candidate running for Regent of University - CD 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - https://axel4cu.org/...

Candidate Interview: Amy Paschal – for CO State House District 18 01.10.2024

Listen in as we hear from Amy Paschal, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 18. 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 -  VOTE411.org Candidate Forum Calendar -  https://www.lwvppr.org/ Candidate Page - http://amyforcolorado...

Racial Equity Study – SB24-053: Community Conversation 26.09.2024

Learn more about SB 24-053 - Racial Equity Study in this recent Community Conversation hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Donate today to LWVPPR: https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=301&club_id=750758 Justice for Black Coloradans -  https://s3.amazonaws.com/ClubExpressClubFiles/750758/documents/SB24-053_334599078.pdf? AWSAccessKeyId=AKIA6MYUE6DNNJ6ROIH3&Expires=1727...

Update on Lawsuit Suing the City to Move Municipal Elections to the Fall 31.08.2024

Get an update on the League’s lawsuit, along with Citizens Project, CO Latinos Vote and Black & Latino Leadership Coalition, against the city of Colorado Springs to move Spring Municipal Elections to the Fall. Shelly Roehrs and Julie Ott share recent news, and are joined by Daniel Hessel, attorney and clinical instructor at the Harvard Election Law Clinic. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: League of Wome...

All Things League With Shelly Roehrs 12.08.2024

An update on all things League, doing more than just voting in a presidential year -- and we’ll get a bit personal, with host Shelly Roehrs.   MENTIONED:   Donate Today! League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=301&club_id=750758   Civics Bee/Trivia – August 17 https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2318022   Gen Z...

Temple Grandin - Community Leader Making a Difference 04.04.2024

We chat with Dr. Temple Grandin, Love the League 2024 Honoree, an advocate for early education intervention to address autism and support teachers. She is a Hero & Honoree for being able to stand up and fight for change in things she believes in. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Donate Today! Love the League 2024 Temple Grandin Temple Grandin - CSU College of Agricultural Sciences Temple Grandin Documen...

Lindy Conter - Community Leader Making a Difference 16.03.2024

We chat with Lindy Conter, Love the League 2024 Honoree, CPCD-Head Start Board Member, officer of the Mary Lou Makepeace Foundation and a founder of Pikes Peak Women. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Donate Today! Love the League 2024 -  https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2178652 Pikes Peak Women  https://www.facebook.com/PikesPeakWomen/ Mary Lou Makepeace Foundation...

Love the League 2024 05.03.2024

The League of Women Voters is celebrating 104 years of Empowering Voters & Defending Democracy. On February 18, 2024 we gathered for Love the League 2024, Honoring Women Making A Difference! We’re proud to share this replay of the event here. Hear from honorees Lindy Conter, Dr. Temple Grandin, Debbie Howell, Shelley Jensen, Arlene Kramer, Julie Ott, Deputy Chief Mary Rosenoff & Jennifer Smith. We...

Mary Rosenoff—Community Leader Making a Difference 14.02.2024

We chat with Deputy Chief Mary Rosenoff, Love the League 2024 Honoree & Deputy Chief with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). Don’t miss the 2024 Love the League event on Sunday, February 18 at 2pm.  Information and tickets : https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2178652   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Love the League 2024 -  https://www.lwvppr.org/content....

Jennifer Smith —Community Leader Making a Difference 05.02.2024

We chat with Jennifer Smith, Love the League 2024 Honoree & Co-Founder & Director of ONEBODY ENT. Don’t miss the 2024 Love the League event on Sunday, February 18 at 2pm. Information and tickets: https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2178652 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Love the League 2024 -  https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2...

Manitou Springs Municipal Candidate Forum October 19 2023 20.10.2023

Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners. 7:45 - Manitou Springs School Board Candidates 19:32 - Manitou Springs City Council Candidates 1:00:00 - Manitou Springs Mayor Candidates View video of this event https://www.youtube.com/live/OdK72LKVSgk?si=Fp_JFUAw8r2eeHuU Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org   Comm...

School District 11 School Board Candidate Forum October 17 2023 19.10.2023

Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners. View video of this event https://www.youtube.com/live/nuDxCc8xBNI?si=9XdHg2Y3O5V-rvae Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org   Community Partners: Black and Latino Leadership Coalition https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project https...

School District 20 Candidate Forum 17.10.2023

Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners. View video of this event https://www.youtube.com/live/cO0yLw5TLOo?si=_pTK-oD9iV4uVLad Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org   Community Partners: Black and Latino Leadership Coalition https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project https...

School District 11 Candidate Forum October 12 2023 16.10.2023

Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners. View video of this event https://www.youtube.com/live/2MeoBl1g7wg?si=U7zLyz7r-h87OOG_ Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org   Community Partners: Black and Latino Leadership Coalition https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project https...

Harrison District 2 Candidate Forum 2023 15.10.2023

Meet the candidates in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, with community partners. View video of this event https://youtu.be/yfVSQNuBH4w Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org   Community Partners: Black and Latino Leadership Coalition https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado...

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