NEWS FROM LWV COLORADO
Headlines for the week of March 13, 2026
First they came for the journalists. We don't know what happened next.
- Maria Ressa, journalist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient
Polis punts Peters decision until court weighs in - Denver Post
How Trump's SAVE America Act would reshape voting and why critics are concerned - PBS News
FACT FOCUS: The Trump administration is falsely claiming that Jimmy Carter was against mail-in-voting - Associated Press
Trump's plan to save midterms? Voter ID law - Punchbowl News
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court - Associated Press
What comes next for Voice of America? - A1
Iowa bars local gender identity protections after rolling back its civil rights code - Associated Press
Credit bureaus are leaving more mistakes on frustrated consumers credit reports under Trump's CFPB - Pro Publica
The scale of billionaires' campaign donations is overwhelming US politics-New York Times
Sharing a stage, Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh clash over rulings favoring Trump - Associated Press
If you are concerned about anything you have read, please consider taking action by: contacting your elected official and letting them know your concerns, writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, telling your family and friends what you have learned and urging them to take action.
REMINDER: The latest version (2025-26) of our LWVCO position book Program of Study and Action is now available for download HERE
LWVCO Activist Training
Every other Wednesday at 5:30 pm
This Training covers four core areas: Understanding Government, Grassroots Organizing, Voter Outreach, and Legislative Advocacy
3/18 – Activism Safety & Know your Rights
Learn about the constitutional rights that are applicable to all without regard to immigration status and protestor safety, including physical protection, digital privacy, and legal preparedness.
4/1 – Activism Beyond the March - Other Peaceful Ways to Resist – Beth Hendrix, League of Women Voters of Colorado
The League is known for marching – it’s what we do! But what can we do outside of the march? Beth Hendrix will discuss economic boycotts and divestment, legislative and grassroots advocacy, and more.
4/15 – Reaching Marginalized Voters -- Christo Luna & Evaristo Gomez of Mi Familia Vota, Kyle Giddings of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition
A strong democracy is a democracy where every eligible voter is empowered to actively engage in the electoral process. During this training, we will discuss key voting populations that often face barriers to the ballot. We will share strategies for how to reach marginalized voters and how to help these voters exercise their voting rights.
4/29 – Holding Local Government Accountable: Observer Corps 101 & Eyewitness -- Beth Hendrix, LWVCO
The League of Women Voters has been an active champion of openness in government throughout its history. As our country faces threats to the fabric of our democracy, we prepare to fight back at the grassroots level. Join us to learn how to build an Observer Corps and/or Eyewitness Corps in your community.
5/6/26 – The Power of Conversation -- Martin Carcasson, Colorado State University’s Center for Public Deliberation
Join us for a training about the incredible power of conversation to de-escalate, connect, and promote a healthy American democracy!
5/20 – Colorado Budget Process 101 -- Colorado Fiscal Institute
Each year, the Executive and Legislative Branches work together to approve a new state budget and determine how the state’s resources will be allocated. This process is complex and can be difficult to follow. During this training, experts will walk you through how government agencies and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting collaborate to determine policy and program priorities, review important fiscal deadlines, and help you understand the ins-and-outs of this important government exercise.
REGISTRATION LINKS:
Activist Training Series - Session #2: Activist Safety & Know Your Rights
Activist Training Series Session #3: Activism Beyond the March - Other Ways to Resist
Activist Training Series Session #4: Reaching Marginalized Voters
Activist Training Series Session #5: Holding Local Government Accountable: Observer & Eyewitness
Activist Training Series Session #6: The Power of Conversation
Activist Training Series #7: Colorado Budget Process 101
STAY ENGAGED
Discover the Latest Bills Tracked by the Legislative Action Committee
The League of Women Voters of Colorado's Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is hard at work this legislative session, ensuring our voices are heard at the Colorado General Assembly.
Our team of dedicated, trained volunteer lobbyists carefully review proposed bills, evaluate them against League positions and principles, and take official stances on key issues. Beyond research and analysis, they actively engage in the legislative process - testifying before committees, advocating for policies that align with our mission, and working to shape the future of Colorado through informed action.
Stay tuned for updates on the bills we're tracking and how you can support these efforts!
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS LWVCO'S BILL TRACKER
Graduated Tax Initiative
Interested in gathering signatures for the graduated tax initiative? Attend a short online training, and we'll send you petitions!
Click a training below to register.
Petitioner training - 3/19/2026 at 10am
Petitioner training - 3/20/2026 at 1:30pm
Petitioner training - 3/23/2026 at 12:00 noon
Petitioner training - 3/23/2026 at 5:30pm
Petitioner training - 3/25/2026 at 9am
Petitioner training - 3/27/2026 at 1:30pm
Petitioner training - 3/31/2026 at 12:00 noon
LEARN MORE ABOUT UNITE AND RISE 8.5
COMMIT TO FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY
WOMEN DEFEND DEMOCRACY
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Civil Rights Groups File Motion to Protect Sensitive Kentucky Voter Data from Department of Justice
Press Release | Last Updated March 9, 2026
LOUISVILLE, KY - The League of Women Voters of Kentucky, the New Americans Initiative, and two individual Kentucky voters, represented by the ACLU of Kentucky and the ACLU Voting Rights Project filed a motion to intervene in US v. Adams to prevent the Department of Justice from accessing the private data of Kentucky voters.
"Kentuckians should be able to participate in our elections without worrying that their most sensitive personal information will be handed over or misused," said Jennifer Jackson, M.D., president of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. "Voter data exists to administer elections, not fuel political fishing expeditions or undermine confidence in the process. The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is stepping in to ensure voters' privacy is respected and that people can continue to engage in our democracy without fear."
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The Power of Coalitions
by Chelsey Cartwright
Coalitions hold the power to propel our democracy forward. In this time of chaos, for our democracy, it's imperative to focus on what brings us together instead of what divides us. Though these times feel destructive to the well-being of our democracy, there is always are ways to fight alongside one another for a shared sense of a better future.
Coming together across lines of race, ethnicity, gender identity, and political ideology brings us closer to consensus. Building these bridges means confronting fears and addressing unconscious biases. In doing so, we reflect on how our differences make us unique and how our diversity makes us strong.
Bridge building also equips us to address the multifaceted crisis that we face in our democracy. A poll from the New York Times and Sienna Found that 13% of registered voters in the US say that polarization is the most important problem facing the country today. Strong coalitions can break down those barriers and allow for deeper and more meaningful connection and action.
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NEED SUPPORT?
These times call for partnership and mutual support.
Join LWVCO each Friday at noon for League Interlock. It's an hour of solidarity and kinship to connect with other members to discuss current events and stay updated on LWVUS's & LWVCO's plans and actions.
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The Billionaire Playbook: How Vouchers Threaten Public Education
Date & Time: March 18, 2026
Across the country, a powerful political movement is working to redirect public education funding into private hands. School voucher programs are often marketed as simple "school choice" policies. But the story behind their rapid expansion is far more complex, and far more troubling for the future of public education.
Join Advocates for Public Education Policy for a timely webinar with education policy expert Joshua Cowen one of the nations leading researchers on school vouchers.
To Learn More and Register, Click Here!
MARCH 16
Alternative Voting Methods Task Force Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 pm
MARCH 18
Activist Training Series -- Session #2: Activist Safety & Know Your Rights
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Immigration Advocacy Efforts in the Colorado Legislature
6:30 - 7:30 pm
MARCH 19
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
10:00 - 10:30 am
Elections Task Force Meeting
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Climate Emergency & News Access & Literacy: Today's EPA is Prioritizing Polluters Over the Public
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Reproductive Freedom Task Force Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Immigration Advocacy Efforts in the Colorado Legislature
6:30 - 7:30 pm
MARCH 20
League Interlock: Support & Outreach Gathering for Members Only
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
1:30 - 2:00 pm
MARCH 23
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
5:30 - 6:00 pm
MARCH 24
Religious Freedom Task Force Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 pm
MARCH 25
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
9:00 - 9:30 am
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
5:30 - 6:30 pm
MARCH 26
Healthcare Task Force: Federal Cuts and a Graduated Income Tax Ballot Measure
6:30 - 7:30 pm
MARCH 27
League Interlock: Support & Outreach Gathering for Members Only
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
1:30 - 2:00 pm
MARCH 28
NO KINGS RALLY & MARCH -- locations statewide
MARCH 31
Petitioner training - Graduated Tax Initiative
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Voter Service Meeting -- Statewide
4:30 - 5:30 pm
NOTE: All times are Mountain. Are any events missing from this list?
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