Making Democracy Work

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 - 20% VoteZ https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=1483&club_id=750758&item_id=5221&action=edit&ahfid=10151

Upcoming Candidate Forums

https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=750758

Discourse & Dogs https://www.lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2361943&event_date_id=299624

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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 Documentary - An Open Door

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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 https://makepeaceforwomen.org/

CPCD - Head Start https://www.cpcdheadstart.org/ 

Elevating Pikes Peak Women podcast https://studio809podcasts.com/podcasts/elevating-pikes-peak-women/

Wine, Women and Chocolate – March 20, 2024 https://www.peakradar.com/event/wine-women-chocolate/

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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 also honored Dr. Deborah Turner, in memoriam.

See the video of this event here:https://youtu.be/CbyZ6XG4P80?si=1k6So79PmblOcI3L

Please become a member:https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=750758&module_id=304192

Please support the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region:https://lwvppr.org/content.aspx?page_id=301&club_id=750758

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=750758&item_id=2178652

CSPD - Command Staff - Colorado Springs Police Department https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/command-staff-0

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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=2178652

One Body ENT - https://www.onebodyklcc.org/

11th Annual Multi-Cultural Black History Program - Sunday, February 25  https://www.onebodyklcc.org/

Juneteenth - June 15 - 17, 2024 - https://www.csjuneteenthfestival.com/

 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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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 eventhttps://www.youtube.com/live/OdK72LKVSgk?si=Fp_JFUAw8r2eeHuU

Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org

Community Partners:

Black and Latino Leadership Coalitionhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/

Citizens Projecthttps://citizensproject.org/

Colorado Latinos Votehttps://colatinosvote.org/

Faith Tablehttps://www.facebook.com/CSFaithTable/

KRCChttps://www.cpr.org/krcc/

Latina Equity Foundationhttps://latinaequityfoundation.com/

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

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 eventhttps://www.youtube.com/live/nuDxCc8xBNI?si=9XdHg2Y3O5V-rvae

Find links to all the forums https://lwvppr.org

Community Partners:

Black and Latino Leadership Coalitionhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/

Citizens Projecthttps://citizensproject.org/

Colorado Latinos Votehttps://colatinosvote.org/

Faith Tablehttps://www.facebook.com/CSFaithTable/

KRCChttps://www.cpr.org/krcc/

Latina Equity Foundationhttps://latinaequityfoundation.com/

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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 Coalitionhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/

Citizens Projecthttps://citizensproject.org/

Colorado Latinos Votehttps://colatinosvote.org/

Faith Tablehttps://www.facebook.com/CSFaithTable/

KRCChttps://www.cpr.org/krcc/

Latina Equity Foundationhttps://latinaequityfoundation.com/

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.

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 Coalitionhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/

Citizens Projecthttps://citizensproject.org/

Colorado Latinos Votehttps://colatinosvote.org/

Faith Tablehttps://www.facebook.com/CSFaithTable/

KRCChttps://www.cpr.org/krcc/

Latina Equity Foundationhttps://latinaequityfoundation.com/

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. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org/

Don't miss an episode, follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts.