“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.”

– Louis D. Brandeis

"Please, vote. You indelibly underscore your citizenship, and most important, our kinship with each other when you do."

– Ken Burns

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."

– Abraham Lincoln

"Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world."

– Sharon Salzberg

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Heather Cox Richardson from Letters from an American

On August 18, 1920, the Tennessee legislature ratified the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by a vote of 50 to 49. The deciding vote came from Harry T. Burn, who supported suffrage but was under pressure to vote no. His mother had urged him to vote yes...
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UNDIVIDE US Screening

Public Service AnnouncementLaurie Meininger, League of Women Voterslwvlaplata@gmail.com970.402.1557 WHAT: Free Movie Screening of the documentary film, UNDIVIDE US followed by discussion WHEN: Wednesday, July 31 6:00pm - 7:30 pm WHERE:Pine River Library | 395 Bayfield...
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League of Women Voters’ ‘Undivide Us’ screening sparks authentic dialogue with Durango area residents

About 70 people attended a screening of the political documentary “Undivide Us” on Tuesday. The film was originally released in 2023. Attendees stayed after the film for a discussion about their own political beliefs. (Christian Burney/Durango Herald) About 70 attend...
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UNDIVIDE US Movie

Public Service AnnouncementLaurie Meininger, League of Women Voterslwvlaplata@gmail.com970.402.1557 WHAT: Free Movie Screening of the documentary film, UNDIVIDE US followed by discussion WHEN: June 25, 2024 5:30pm-7:30pm WHERE: Durango Public Library (with...
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durango farmes market

LOOK FOR US AT THE FARMER’S MARKET

Hey everyone, look for us at the Durango Famer’s Market this summer! We’ll be there with voter information, tablets you can use to update your voter registration, ballot information and a calendar of community events. We also have very cool t-shirts and free shopping...
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We are committed to helping La Plata County residents collaborate in the development of solutions they need to obtain the best possible healthcare available.

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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

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