League Advocacy and Action

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The LWV of Colorado advocates or lobbies on issues or causes when there is an existing League position that supports the issue or speaks to the cause. Local, state, and national positions result from a process of study, and positions are developed only when members reach consensus (the overall decision-making process by which substantial agreement among members is reached on an issue). Members are not required to agree with all League positions.

Local Action

Who We Are and What We Do

Who We Are and What We Do

Who We Are and What We DoWith a national election on the horizon, the fire hose of information has increased, flooding us through our computers, phones, televisions and mailboxes. It is often...

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Statewide Action

The 2024 Legislative Session Has Begun!

The 2024 Legislative Session Has Begun!

From The Colorado Sun:8 storylines to watch at the Colorado Capitol this year as the 2024 legislative session begins Increasing affordable housing and offering property tax relief are the top agenda...

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Reproductive Freedom

Reproductive Freedom

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERSTo support LWVCO’s efforts to codify the right to abortion in the Colorado Constitution in partnership with the Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice Coalition (RHRJC), we’re...

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National Action

Who We Are and What We Do

Who We Are and What We Do

Who We Are and What We DoWith a national election on the horizon, the fire hose of information has increased, flooding us through our computers, phones, televisions and mailboxes. It is often...

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Rally for the Equal Rights Amendment

Rally for the Equal Rights Amendment

InivteFriend, We're excited to announce that we're partnering with the ERA Coalition on a 100th-anniversary commemoration of the introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment. WHAT: 100 Years (and Not...

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Impact on Issues

Impact on Issues

Impact on Issues is designed to help League leaders use LWVUS public policy positions effectively at the state and local levels. Impact on Issues has been organized so that “Taking Action” is front...

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Voting Rights

Voting is a fundamental right and all eligible voters should have the equal opportunity to exercise that right.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our elections remain free, fair and accessible. For nearly 100 years, we have fought to protect the rights of eligible voters and expand access for those who’ve been left out of our democratic process. Our volunteers spearhead efforts to enact common-sense voting reforms and we are the first to fight back when voters’ rights are threatened. We protect millions of voters every year through aggressive advocacy and education efforts and we have been at the forefront of major voting rights court cases over the last decade.

Expanding Voter Access

We fight to increase voters’ access to the polls, including expanding early voting, automatic and online voter registration. For what we are doing read more

Redistricting

Congressional districts and government legislative bodies should be apportioned substantially on population. We oppose partisan and racial gerrymandering that strips rights away from voters. Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around! For what we are doing read more

Money in Politics

Elections should be about the voters not big money interests. It’s time to limit SuperPACs and secret donors to protect representative democracy. For what we are doing read more

Fighting Voter Suppression

We challenge all efforts and tactics that threaten our democracy and limit the ability of voters to exercise their right to vote. For what we are doing read more

Educating Voters

We host hundreds of events and programs every year to educate voters about candidates in thousands of federal, state and local races, as well as distribute millions of educational materials about state and local elections.

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Increasing Voter Registration

We work year-round to make sure all eligible Americans—especially first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, communities of color, and low-income Americans—have the opportunity to register and vote.

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Our one-stop-shop for election-related information provides nonpartisan info to the public. Register to vote, find candidate information, & much more.

Election rules differ state by state, and sometimes change from year to year. Using Vote411.org, voters can confirm their polling location, check if ID is required, and see what their personal ballot will look like. Confirming this information before heading to the polls saves voters time and helps voters make more informed decisions.