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Join us for a powerful conversation with Jax Gonzalez of One Colorado on how we can shift the public narrative toward true equality for trans communities.

The Larimer County Health Care Team meets monthly on the second Thursday from 11:30-1pm. The focus of this team is to advocate for affordable access to medical & behavioral health, gun violence prevention, and support of public health initiatives.
This is a recurring meeting and is open to the public.

The Healthcare Team will meet on the second Thursday of every month in 2026. 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/8, 12/10.

There will be a tour at the new L‘Arche home at Heartside Hill, 1015 Brittany Street, Fort Collins. L‘Arche is completing construction on this affordable single-family home designed to house three intellectually or developmentally disabled (I/DD) individuals and three community members who are interested in intentionally living with and sharing the lives of those who are I/DD.

The LWVLC Website Team meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. All are welcome!

A key part of the LWVLC Unite & Rise 8.5 campaign between now and the 2026 elections involves Signs of Solidarity (SOS): partnering with IndivisibleNOCO and ISAAC (Interfaith Solidarity & Accompaniment Coalition), building solidarity with local businesses to support our immigrant community. In December five two-member teams from our League went door to door in downtown Fort Collins sharing Know Your Rights information so businesses would be prepared if ICE arrives. They also provided window signs with the beautiful, locally designed butterfly symbols that visibly signal support and help immigrants feel welcome. The teams reported an overwhelmingly positive reception! Look for these signs across downtown Fort Collins, then go in and say thank you and consider a purchase! In January, the campaign plans to expand to downtowns of Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor. Does anyone speak Spanish? ISAAC originally planned to canvas northern FC businesses with native speakers, but has now asked the wider group to cover the area. Spanish is not required but would be helpful for sure. Join us in expanding this movement! You will receive training and supplies and, if desired, placed with an experienced team member. If you are interested, but cannot attend this meeting, contact Beth DeHaven.

Meet LWV members face-to-face, learn about the League and how you can engage around your interests and passions to make our democracy work!
We’ll begin with refreshments and informal conversation followed by an introduction to our mission, structure and program priorities. Bring your questions and join us for a stimulating conversation.
Reservations requested by January 7 on the calendar; space is limited. Carpooling can be arranged.

The annual General Meeting on Program Planning is required by every local League. It is at this meeting that we propose our priorities for the coming year and begin outlining a "program" that will be put to a vote of our members at our Annual Meeting in May. In light of unpredictable weather events and in order to encourage the maximum possible participation of our members, this meeting will be held via Zoom.

Join us as presenter Grace Lynch, NEA Organizing Fellow, Colorado Education Association, gives us a statewide perspective of the Colorado Public School Education by a local educator.

Topics include:
- Privatization Efforts
- Statewide Funding
- Teacher Union‘s Perspective

Grace Lynch earned her Master of Education from Regis University. She began her career in Westminster Public Schools, where she student-taught and then spent three years teaching middle-school English Language Arts. After moving to Grand Junction, she taught middle-school English as a Second Language for another three years. This year, she was selected as an NEA Organizing Fellow, a national program that releases educators from the classroom for a year to train as union organizers.

This is the first meeting for the Voter Services Team in 2026. We‘ll be kicking off our work for the year - looking ahead to spring elections. All are welcome to join us.

Monthly meeting to plan events and campaigns to encourage financial donations in support of our Larimer League mission and goals.

Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring how power is shaped, checked, and challenged in a healthy democracy. This panel brings together leaders from law, government oversight, and the arts to examine how institutions and individuals hold authority to account.

• Justice Richard Gabriel, Colorado Supreme Court
Justice Gabriel offers a front-row view of how judicial decisions uphold constitutional principles, protect individual rights, and serve as a critical check within our system of separated powers.

• Donald K. Sherman, Executive Director & Chief Counsel, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
A national expert on government ethics, corruption, and accountability, Sherman brings deep insight into how watchdog organizations confront abuses of power and defend democratic norms at the federal level.

• Ravi Zupa, Artist & Cultural Commentator
Through provocative, cross-disciplinary work, Zupa explores themes of authority, resistance, and civic responsibility. His artistic perspective adds a crucial dimension to how culture can reveal — and rebalance — power.

Together, they will examine how legal, civic, and creative forces shape our shared understanding of power in a democracy — and what it means to safeguard it.

This ZOOM training is available to those who are unable to come to the in-person training on January 17th. The training is required annually by the Secretary of State for all voter registration volunteers. There is a new voter registration form for 2026, increasing the importance of this training. All those completing the zoom training will need to sign an acknowledgement form that we will provide to you. The signed form is required by the Secretary of State before you can register voters.

This training is required annually by the Secretary of State. There is a new voter registration form for 2026, increasing the importance of this training. A zoom training will also be scheduled but if possible please attend the in person training. The meeting room is near the main entrance and slightly to the left.

Volunteers who attend and complete the training will be asked to sign an acknowledgment form before leaving. The signed form is required by the Secretary of State before a volunteer can register voters.

Please bring your suggestions for 2026 meeting topics that relate to Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, and the surrounding southern and eastern Larimer County communities to this short meeting. Take part in the topic brainstorm. We need your diverse knowledge and experiences to enrich our discussion. Hearing other ideas may stimulate a suggestion of your own or it could help to fine-tune other ideas. Feel free to email Fran beforehand with your ideas.

2026 is not likely to be less tumultuous for our democracy than 2025. The least we can do is keep informed and keep advocating locally.

Join our News Access and Literacy (NAL) Task Force for a Panel Discussion on the Future of Local Journalism and Democracy.

We will examine the future of local journalism and its essential role in a healthy democracy.

Our Education, J.E.D.I., and Religious Freedom Task Forces have joined forces to present a program exploring inclusivity in the UPK Program, the resulting conflict between religious rights and anti-discrimination laws, and how courts are resolving the conflict.

OUR PANELISTS WILL BE:

• Deborah Whitehead, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Associate Director of the Center for Media, Religion and Culture at the University of Colorado Boulder.

• Scott Skinner-Thompson, J.D., LL.M., Dean’s Scholar – Affiliate Faculty, LGBTQ Studies Program, University of Colorado Law School.

• Dr. Jean D. Kirshner, Assistant Professor and EDEC Program Coordinator, School of Teacher Education, College of Education and Behavior Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado.

The AI committee is exploring whether and how the league can use AI in our work with integrity, in alignment with our mission and values, and in a way that maintains league standards and public trust. This committee is open to all members. You do not need to be an AI expert, this committee is a good fit for anyone interested in having conversations about the ethics and potential of this new technology in the work of the LWVLC.

As part of the continuing series from the Climate Emergency and News Access & Literacy Task Forces, Immunology Research Scientist Dr. Kathleen Gilbert will discuss PFAS "forever chemicals" in Colorado and why they may truly be living up to their name.

This session examines the pressures, vulnerabilities, and shifting conditions that put democratic systems at risk. Join us for a timely conversation on political violence, public trust, governance challenges, and the institutional safeguards that help uphold a functioning democracy.

• Shannon Hiller, Executive Director, Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University
Hiller brings deep expertise on political violence trends, democratic stress indicators, and community-level strategies to mitigate conflict and polarization.

• Bonnie Stabile, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Associate Dean, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University
A respected scholar of public policy, governance, and gender equity, Stabile offers insight into how institutional pressures, weakened guardrails, and declining trust strain democratic norms.

Michelle Mills, CEO of Colorado Rural Health Center will talk about the current state of rural healthcare and hospitals, and how federal cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA premium subsidies affect CO‘s healthcare.

The November midterms are now less than a year away. Many groups who are defending voting access and security, protecting the rights of immigrants and vulnerable populations and sounding the alarm about our Constitutional Crisis , including the League, are doing preemptive planning to address potential weaknesses in our systems. Join fellow Democracy Warriors at this second Unite & Rise action meeting and let‘s continue to make our voices heard and partner with others in the same fight!

Featuring U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse on ending corruption in DC; Sen. Cathy Kipp on AI data centers; Reps. Garcia and Mabrey on ending Citizens United in Colorado, and more!

What Pagosa Students Know About Democracy

Do you suffer a bit from winter weariness and the January jimjams? If yes, then the Unite & Rise team has the perfect prescription: Join other democracy disciples for a luscious libation amidst convivial company and brilliant banter at the Gilded Goat in Fort Collins. Socialization and solidarity with Kindred Spirits can indeed shake off seasonal sullenness -- bring a friend or two!

Join Linda Corchado, Vice President of State and Local Advocacy, for an in-depth discussion on the realities faced by migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border and across the country. Learn how policies impact their lives and explore actionable ways communities can support and advocate for these vulnerable children

This meeting prepares the Board of Directors to have a complete agenda ahead of the monthly Board meeting. The Feb 7 Board meeting is scheduled for 9AM on zoom.

This session looks at where civic power truly resides: in institutions, communities, and the stories that shape our public understanding. Hear from leaders in independent media, local journalism, and transparency advocacy as they unpack how information, narrative, and access drive democratic participation.

• Stacy Feldman, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Boulder Reporting Lab
Feldman brings a deep commitment to accountability journalism and local news ecosystems, highlighting how trusted reporting influences public understanding and community decision-making.

• Chris Fresquez, Publisher, The Weekly Issue El Semanario
Representing independent community media, Fresquez speaks to the power of culturally grounded journalism, the community he serves, and the importance of “speaking your language” in shaping civic identity.

• Jeff Roberts, Executive Director, Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
Roberts offers a transparency and open-government perspective, examining how public access to information reinforces institutional accountability and strengthens civic power.