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Op-ed: Getting the Facts Straight on Election Security vs. Voter Access (03/22/26)
Durango Herald Op-Ed (03/22/26) In La Plata County and across Colorado, election officials keep saying the same thing: our system is strong, secure, and designed to count every eligible vote—and...
Organizations We’re Donating To…
It’s been a hard couple of months for many in our county, with the Vallecito floods and the government shutdown, so the LWV La Plata Board has decided that in lieu of our annual holiday gathering, we have chosen to honor the League’s values of community and service by giving back to these organizations making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.
‘How gerrymandering lets politicians pick their voters before the first ballot is cast’ (09/26/25)
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/how-gerrymandering-lets-politicians-pick-their-voters-before-the-first-ballot-is-cast/Durango Herald Op-Ed: 'How gerrymandering lets politicians pick their voters before the first ballot is cast' (09/26/25) By Wendy Pollar, Siggy Palmer and Jan Phillips, League of Women Voters La...
‘Health insurance affordability is not just policy – it’s a deeply human issue’ (08/24/25)
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/health-insurance-affordability-is-not-just-policy-its-a-deeply-human-issue/Durango Herald Op-Ed: Health insurance affordability is not just policy – it’s a deeply human issue (08/24/25) By Jan Phillips, Chair of Healthcare
‘Saving democracy requires staying informed, involved and speaking up’ (05/07/25)
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/saving-democracy-requires-staying-informed-involved-and-speaking-up/Durango Herald Op-Ed: Saving democracy requires staying informed, involved and speaking up (05/07/25) By Tara Kiene, Martha Mason, Madeline Miraglia, Jan Phillips, Wendy Pollak, Siggy Palmer,...
‘Voting is the foundation of our democracy, so make your voice known’ (08/29/24)
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/voting-is-the-foundation-of-our-democracy-so-make-your-voice-known/Durango Herald Op-Ed: Voting is the foundation of our democracy, so make your voice known (08/29/24) By Laurie Meininger, Jan Phillips and Tiffany Lee
‘Immigrants add immeasurably to richness of American culture’ (07/14/24)
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/immigrants-add-immeasurably-to-richness-of-american-culture/Durango Herald Op-Ed: ‘Immigrants add immeasurably to richness of American culture’ (07/14/24) By Jan Phillips, Chair of Healthcare Committee and Board Member
‘Consider ‘candidates’ views on health care, proposed solution’ (04/07/24)
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/consider-candidates-views-on-health-care-proposed-solution/Durango Herald Op-Ed: Consider ‘candidates’ views on health care, proposed solution’ (04/07/24) By Jan Phillips, Chair of Healthcare committee for the LWVLPC