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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Empoderar a los Votantes. Defiendo la Democracia.


We envision a democracy where every person
has the desire, right, knowledge, and confidence to participate.


Since its inception in 1920, the League of Women Voters has remained nonpartisan,
never endorsing or opposing particular political parties or candidates.
We believe issues and legislation remain above partisan politics
and encourage greater citizen involvement.


The League of Women Voters is a trusted voice for its advocacy and education campaigns.

Join us!


Serving the People of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, Colorado




The League of Women Voters Is Committed To
Justice, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion For All.

LWV Está Comprometida Con
La Justicia, La Diversidad, La Equidad Y La Inclusión Para Todos.


Our Policy:
LWV is an organization dually committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
in principle and in practice.

Justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
are central to the organization’s current and future success
in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers
in creating a more perfect democracy.
There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization
on the basis of any characteristic
that can be identified as recognizing/illustrating diversity.


Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events


All Events


LWV of the US Black History Month images of African American women

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH


February is Black History month, and as we reflect on the triumphs and history of African Americans, we want to acknowledge the role of Black women in the voting rights movement. From Ida B. Wells to Stacey Abrams, Black women have played a pivotal role in the advancement of voting rights. Although there have been obstacles along the way, Black women as a collective power are a force to be reckoned with. While Black women are not a monolith in any shape or form, they have and continue to use their voices to make progress on many issues, especially voting rights.

The voting rights advocates of today stand on the shoulders of those who came before them.

Born into slavery, Ida B. Wells was one of the early leaders of the civil rights movement. As a journalist, she led an anti-lynching crusade and fought for women’s rights. She also fought tirelessly for the right to vote, all while facing discrimination within the suffragist movement. In 1913, Wells co-founded the
  Alpha Suffrage Club the first Black women's suffrage group in the state of Illinois.

To this day, Wells is honored as an advocate for women’s equality and racial equality. Read more in Ida B. Wells'
  biography.

We will also celebrate Rosa Parks' birthday on February 4. For more information about Rose Parks' contributions to the U.S. Civil Rights movement, such as her role in the Montgomery bus boycott, see her Wikipedia  page

Featured Community Event: The Heather Gardens Social Justice Group's annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month celebration will be on February 4 this year. You're invited to this free public event at Heather Gardens. stop by the LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties table. You'll find more information  here



Young woman crying in doorway with hands over face


February is
National Teen Domestic and Dating Violence
Awareness Month


Learn what we can do to help stop violence against women and girls.

Read more


LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and LWV of Colorado Petroleum-238 Justin Nobel Feb 2025 event


Don't Miss Our Petroleum-238 Book Presentation and Discussion
With Acclaimed Science Journalist Justin Nobel
Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 PM MT Online


Free and open to the public. Registration required.


Register here

☑   ELECTION CENTRAL   
Democracy Matters!

REGISTER TO VOTE

You can also update or check your registration

Quick and easy 24/7 on the CO
Secretary of State website!


LWV Voter Registration and Dog with Vote411 Button
Colorado Secretary of State website
Candidate Filing Deadline for Colorado Special District Elections

Woman speaking at meeting

Candidates are needed!
Live in a special district?
Run for your board.


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Details
Stand Up for Colorado's
Secure and Accurate Elections

Support Our Colorado
Elections Workers Against
Fraudulent Election Lies


Colorado County Clerks Association logo

Read Matt Crane's Denver Post editorial
Read warning about unauthorized
door-to-door canvassers
Misinformation and Disinformation

Disinformation and Misinformation definitions

Tips for how
to deal with them from the
LWV of Larimer County

Combat them with these tips
📅   LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR   📅
Day of Remembrance of Japanese American Incarceration of World War II

Minidoka Japanese American Internment Camp building

The League commemorates Japanese Americans imprisoned

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Read more
LWVUS ClubExpress Membership Volunteers Support Meeting

Meeting women laughing and talking

Tips from League mentors
to help with Membership tasks using ClubExpress


WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
AT NOON MT ONLINE

Register
LWVUS Framing the Future Update

Two League  women volunteers

League members, hear about the LWVUS Structure Transformation plan's progress and plan to grow League

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
AT 2:00 PM MT ONLINE

Register
LWVADC February Presentation: Justin Nobel Petroleum-238

Acclaimed science journalist Justin Nobel. All League members and guests invited

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
AT 7:00 PM ONLINE


Justin Nobel's book Petroleum 238
Register
📅   LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR   📅
United Nations World Day of Social Justice

Combat injustices, labor insecurity, inequality, and unraveling social contracts

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Man behind bars

Read more
Featured Community Event: Heather Gardens Social Justice Group Meeting

Women protest We Are Better Than This

LWVADC members are invited!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
10:00 AM IN-PERSON


Read more
LWVCO Elections Task Force Meeting

Get involved with League empowering voters and defending elections

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
AT NOON ONLINE


LWVCO election security effort graphic
Register
LWVUS Cracking the Code: Making Public Records Work for Democracy

Hands of woman writing

Members, everything you wanted to know about public record requests

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
AT NOON ONLINE

Read more

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LEAGUE CALENDAR EVENTS
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LWVCO 105th Anniversary Party With Our Leaders of Democracy 2025 Winners

LWVCO 105th Anniversary Honoring Our Leaders of Democracy event

Members: celebrate our Leaders of Democracy!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20
AT 4:30 PM IN-PERSON

Register
LWVCO League Interlock Meeting

Suffragist Millicent Fawcett with sign Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere

League members, join us to learn about this new support
and outreach tool


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 AT NOON ONLINE
Register
Featured Community Event: International Mother Language Day

Two women

Celebrate diversity: languages with performances and food

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
5:00 PM IN-PERSON

Read more

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LEAGUE CALENDAR EVENTS
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LWVUS Health Care Reform Committee Meeting

Be a part of League's work to improve health care for all

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
AT 6:00 PM MT ONLINE


Surgery

Register
Management Team Meeting

LWV volunteers in picture frame

LWVADC members are invited to Management Team's
open house at 6:00 PM online


LWVADC leadership's
monthly meeting


MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
AT 6:30 PM ONLINE

Details
LWVCO Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting

Topic: Legislative update

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
AT 7:00 PM ONLINE



Mobile home community

Register
LWVUS Weekly Election Rumors Misinformation/ Disinformation Meeting

Facts and magnifying glass

Keep up with the latest information

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
AT 1:30 PM MT ONLINE


Register

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LEAGUE CALENDAR EVENTS
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LWVCO J.E.D.I. Task
Force Meeting


Topic: Challenges of Integrating Refugees into Our Communities

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
AT 5:30 PM ONLINE


League of Women Voters members with rally signs Immigrants Deserve Dignity
Register
LWVCO Religious Freedom Statewide Meeting

Members, join us for an important discussion about a possible new state positions.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
AT 6:30 PM ONLINE


US Supreme Court building exterior
Register
Anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court Upholding 19th Amendment

League works to safeguard the right to vote for women
and for everyone


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Two women holding vote sign historic 1922
Read more
Student Press Freedom Day

Protect student publications’ freedom of the press


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Facts and disinformation

Read more

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LEAGUE CALENDAR EVENTS
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LWVCO Gun Violence Prevention Task Force

Hear what you can do to help prevent gun violence

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
AT 5:30 PM ONLINE


Rally against gun violence

Register
LWVCO Health Care Task Force Meeting

LWVCO Health Care Task Force meeting info

Be a part of League's efforts for affordable, accessible and equitable health care

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
AT 5:30 PM ONLINE

Register
Ramadan Begins

“Ramadan

The celebration of Ramadan begins at sundown

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Read more
LWVCO Legislative Action Committee Meeting for Members

Colorado State Capitol building exterior

All Colorado League members are invited to learn more about our State LAC's work

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
AT 9:00 AM ONLINE

Register
Discuss the World
in our Great Decisions International Relations Discussion Group Meetings

Topic: Chapter 3 Competition, Cold War, or Conflict?


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28
AT 11:30 AM ONLINE

Great Decisions study manual from Foreign Policy Association 2025
More info

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LEAGUE CALENDAR EVENTS
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LWVCO League Interlock Meeting

Suffragist Millicent Fawcett with sign Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere

League members, join us to learn about this new support
and outreach tool


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT NOON ONLINE
Register
League honors Harriet Tubman

League honors Harriet Tubman for her contributions to freedom and our society.
Her birth date is unknown.


SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Portrait of Harriet Tubman from the Library of Congress
Read more
Featured Community Event: NAACP of Aurora
Monthly Meeting


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote about injustice

LWVADC is a community ally and our members are invited

SATURDAY, MARCH 1
AT 10:00 AM ONLINE

Learn more
LWVUS Weekly Election Rumors Misinformation/ Disinformation Meeting

Keep up with the latest information

TUESDAY, MARCH 4
AT 1:30 PM MT ONLINE


Facts and magnifying glass

Register
Program Committee Meeting. All Members
Are Invited!


Help plan meetings on League issue positions and guest speaker presentations

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
AT 7:00 PM ONLINE


Woman speaking
More info

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LEAGUE CALENDAR EVENTS
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The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties Issue Committees

Volunteers Are Needed!

Climate Change

Climate Interest Groups

One of the best things we can do to combat climate change is to discuss and share beneficial solutions. Join the discussion!

See what Leaguers around the country are doing about the climate emergency  More.

Read Project Drawdown's helpful facts and proposed solutions on their website

Learn more and take action by joining the
LWVCO Climate Emergency Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Thursday, January 16 at 4:00 PM online

Register for January LWVCO Climate
Emergency Task Force Meeting


and Thursday, February 20 at 4:00 PM online

Register for February LWVCO Climate
Emergency Task Force Meeting

Education

School classroom with students

Based on the League’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, we believe the earlier drafts of the CO State Board of Education's Social Studies Standards Revisions, such as the November 2021 recommendations issued by the History, Culture, Social Contributions, and Civil Government in Education Commission, are more inclusive and representative of all of Colorado’s diverse citizenry now and throughout its history than the June 2022 Final Recommended Revisions. The earlier revisions better honor the intent of HB19-1192 "Inclusion of American Minorities in Teaching Civil Government".

Learn more and take action by joining the

LWVCO Education Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Tuesday, February 11 at 5:30 PM online

Register for February LWVCO Education Task Force meeting

and Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 PM online
Register for March LWVCO Education Task Force meeting

Elections and Voting Rights

LWVUS member at rally to pass the Freedom to Vote Act to protect voting rights for all in the U.S.

LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties members can contact our Voter Services Committee by emailing lwvadc.defending.democracy at sign gmail dot com with your name and email address. Include VOTER SERVICES in the subject.

League fights disinformation and attempts to weaken our democracy by creating doubt about our election system. The LWVUS Voting Rights webpage is here.

Read the LWV of Colorado's white paper on Colorado's election process to assure accurate and secure elections:  "Colorado's Innovative and Stellar Election System"

The League of Women Voters has lobbied and organized for passage of S.443, the DISCLOSE Act, to limit dark money's influence in elections; S.2747, the Freedom to Vote Act; and H.R.4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; in Congress. Read more here.

Learn more and take action by joining the
LWVCO Elections Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Thursday, January 16 at Noon online
Register for January LWVCO Elections
Task Force Meeting


and Thursday, February 20 at Noon online

Register for February LWVCO Elections
Task Force Meeting


Gun Violence Prevention


Rally opposing gun violence

The League of Women Voters works with Colorado Ceasefire, Giffords,
and Moms Demand Action to prevent gun violence.


Learn more and take action by joining the 
LWVCO Gun Violence Prevention Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Wednesday, January 22 at 5:30 PM online

Register for January LWVCO Gun
Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting

and Wednesday, February 26 at 5:30 PM online

Register for February LWVCO Gun
Violence Prevention Task Force Meeting


Health Care


Surgery

The League of Women Voters works for equitable, affordable, accessible health care.

Read this National Public Radio/Kaiser Health News exposé citing audit finding Medicare Advantage plans overbill: article.

Read updates about the LWVUS Health Care Reform for US Committee's work to make health care more affordable, available, and equitable on their
  website.

You'll also find the LWVUS Health Care Reform Committee's latest newsletter  here.

Join the LWVUS Health Care Reform for US (HCR4US) Committee to be a part of their work. They usually meet on the fourth Sunday evening of each month online.
Their next meeting will be on
Sunday, January 26 at 6:00 PM MT online

Register for the January LWVUS HCR4US
Committee Meeting
.

And learn more and take action by joining the
LWVCO Health Care Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 PM online

Register for January LWVCO Health Care
Task Force Meeting

and Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 PM online

Register for February LWVCO Health Care
Task Force Meeting

Housing Affordability
and Homelessness


Mobile home community

The League of Women Voters of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties monitors local governments' planning, housing, and homelessness policies, organizes, and testifies on behalf of affordable housing and homelessness services.

Contact LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties' Affordable Housing and Homelessness Committee by emailing your name and email address to lwvadc.defending.democracy at sign gmail dot com with HOUSING in the subject line.

Learn more and take action by joining the
LWVCO Housing Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Monday, January 27 at 7:00 PM online
Guest speaker: Rep. Andrew Boesenecker

Register for January LWVCO Housing
Task Force Meeting

and Monday, February 17 at 7:00 PM online

Register for February LWVCO Housing
Task Force Meeting

Justice, Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)


Two women

The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members.

Learn more and take action by joining the LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties J.E.D.I. Committee. Email your name and email address to lwvadc.defending.democracy at sign gmail dot com with J.E.D.I. in the subject line.

The LWV of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties J.E.D.I. Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM online. The next meeting will be on
Wednesday, February 19 at 1:00 PM online. R.S.V.P. by emailing your name and email address to lwvadc.defending.democracy at sign gmail dot com with J.E.D.I. in the subject line.

Also, learn more and take action by
joining the
 LWVCO J.E.D.I. Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Tuesday, January 21 at 5:30 PM online

Register for January 21 LWVCO J.E.D.I.
Task Force Meeting


and Tuesday, January 28 at 5:30 PM online
Register for January 28 LWVCO J.E.D.I.
Task Force Meeting

News Access and Literacy

Magnifying glass with Truth and Lies text

The League of Women Voters values access to accurate, unbiased information as a cornerstone of democracy.

Learn more and take action by joining the
News Access and Literacy Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Tuesday, February 18 at 4:30 PM online

Register for February LWVCO News
Access and Literacy Task Force Meeting


and Tuesday, March 18 at 4:30 PM online

Register for March LWVCO News
Access and Literacy Task Force Meeting

Reproductive Choice

LWVUS statement on the
U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health

Read the League of Women Voters'
statement on the
U.S. Supreme Court's
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
decision
here.

This task force meets twice a month.
Learn more and take action by joining the
Reproductive Freedom Task Force

Their next two meetings will be on:
Thursday, January 23 at 5:30 PM online

Register for January 23 LWVCO Reproductive Freedom Task Force Meeting

and Thursday, February 6 at 5:30 PM online:
Register for February 6 LWVCO Reproductive Freedom Task Force Meeting

Voting Methods - Alternative

Graphic of population sectors

The League of Women Voters studies and assesses the advantages of alternative methods of voting.

Learn more and take action by joining the
LWVCO Alternative Voting Methods
Task Force


Their next two meetings will be on:
Monday, February 10 at 5:30 PM online

Register for February LWVCO Alternative
Voting Methods Task Force Meeting


and Monday, March 10 at 5:30 PM online

Register for March LWVCO Alternative
Voting Methods Task Force Meeting

📅   COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS CALENDAR   📅
Aurora Police Oversight Town Hall Meeting

Police car blue flashing lights

View the recording of the latest Aurora Police Monitor report town hall meeting


Meeting recording
Read the Latest Aurora Independent Monitor Report

Read the October 15, 2024 report on Aurora police reform progress mandated by the consent decree


Police yellow vest

October 15 report
Read the Aurora Police Department First Annual
Use of Force Report


Read and compare the Aurora Police Department's published use of force statistics
year-to-year


Police car lights

Read the November 2024 report
Aurora City Council Study Session and Council Meeting

The public is invited

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
AT 5:15 AND 6:30 PM
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE


Meeting auditorium seats

Meeting info
📅   COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS CALENDAR - CONTINUED   📅
Town of Bennett Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Women in audience of meeting taking notes

Keep up with Bennett
Board of Trustees decisions


MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
AT 6:00 PM IN-PERSON


Meeting info
Greenwood Village City Council Study Session

The public is invited

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
AT 6:00 PM IN-PERSON
AND ONLINE


Meeting audience
Meeting info
Heather Gardens
Association Board Meeting


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Stay current with the
Heather Gardens Association


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
AT 1:00 PM IN-PERSON

Meeting info
Douglas County Commission Meeting and Land Use Public Hearing

Mobile home park

Be in the know on Douglas County issues

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
AT 1:30 PM AND 2:30 PM IN-PERSON
AND ONLINE


Meeting info
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
Neighborhood Meeting:
Highland Park East


Meet your neighbors and discuss neighborhood issues
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 AT 7:00 PM IN-PERSON
AT ST STEPHEN'S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Highland Park East Neighborhood Meeting 01-02-2025 event
Meeting info
Neighborhood Meeting:
Mission Viejo HOA


Meet your neighbors and discuss neighborhood issues

MONDAY, JANUARY 6
AT 6:30 PM IN-PERSON
AT MISSION VIEJO LIBRARY



Meeting audience
Meeting info
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