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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Episodes

Candidate Interview: Bill Wysong – for El Paso County Commissioner - District 3 02.10.2024 20:40

Listen in as we hear from Bill Wysong, Republican 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/ Candidate Page - http://...

Candidate Interview: Steph Vigil – for for CO State House District 16 02.10.2024 21:47

Listen in as we hear from Steph Vigil, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 16. 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://www.stephaniev...

Candidate Interview: Stan VanderWerf – for CO State Senate District 12 02.10.2024 19:53

Listen in as we hear from Stan VanderWerf, Republican candidate running for CO State Senate District 12. 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://www.stanv...

Candidate Interview: Ron Tupa - for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District 02.10.2024 26:01

Listen in as we hear from Ron Tupa, Independent Candidate for the Unity Party for U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th 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/ Candida...

Candidate Interview:Marc Snyder – for CO State Senate District 12 02.10.2024 19:53

Listen in as we hear from Marc Snyder, Democratic candidate running for CO State Senate District 12. 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.snyderfo...

Candidate Interview: Liz Rosenbaum – for CO State House District 21 02.10.2024 19:24

Listen in as we hear from Liz Rosenbaum, Democratic candidate running for CO State House District 21. 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://lizrosenbau...

Candidate Interview: Eric Rinard - for Regent of University of Colorado - At Large 02.10.2024 10:25

Listen in as we hear from Eric Rinard, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado - At Large. 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 Pierson - for CO State House - District 22 02.10.2024 22:03

Listen in as we hear from Michael Pierson, Democratic Candidate for CO State House - District 22. 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://www.pierson4co.c...

Candidate Interview: Ken Montera – for for Regent of University of Colorado CD5 02.10.2024 12:58

Listen in as we hear from Ken Montera, Republican candidate running for Regent of University of Colorado CD5. 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...

Candidate Interview: Ryan Lucas - for CO State Senate - District 10 02.10.2024 20:41

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 15:31

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 16:13

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 16:38

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 14:53

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 23:53

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 19:13

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 20:38

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 25:55

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 21:22

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 22:55

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 18:55

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 1:19:40

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 15:12

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 23:10

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 27:24

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...