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.

18 Kristen Faith – Community Leader Making a Difference

Mar 25, 2022

We continue one-on-one conversations with community leaders we met at the 2022 Love the League event. In this episode we visit with the event’s keynote speaker, Kristen Faith, nonprofit thought leader and the founder of Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence. Kristen shares her story and discusses supporting...

17 Dr. Wendy Birhanzel – Community Leader Making a Difference

Mar 17, 2022

We continue one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. In this episode we hear from Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent of Harrison School District 2. She shares valuable perspectives about engaging our youth, and some impressive initiatives in D2.

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16 Marcy Morrison – Community Leader Making a Difference

Mar 11, 2022

During this episode of Making Democracy Work, we kick off one-on-one conversations with each of our 2022 Love the League Honorees. Our first episode in this series is Marcy Morrison, Active Manitou Springs Volunteer. We hear some of the Manitou tea and a lot of wisdom from this iconic community leader.

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15 Love the League 2022

Mar 6, 2022

It’s the League’s 102nd Birthday and this year we honored 9 Community Leaders Making a Difference. Carmen Abeyta, Cynthia Chung Aki, Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Jan Martin, Dr. Birdie Miller, Marcy Morrison, Kathy Turzi, June Waller & Judge Regina Walter - All women still ROCKING IT. You'll also hear from Kristen Faith,...