Good News! A Win for League and Democracy!
Today, the District Court of Maryland entered an order to permanently block a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rule that prevented nonpartisan civic engagement groups from registering new US citizens to vote at administrative naturalization ceremonies. See the full press release more here. |
 Book Club - Next Week!
Join us on October 22, 6:00 p.m. at the Sienna Wine Bar, 3434 E. 12th Ave., for a stimulating discussion of the book the ignited the #MeToo movement.
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What's Happening this Saturday?
League will be sending volunteers to four events.
- State Capitol, noon - 4:00 p.m. - If you are headed for the capitol, look for our LWVD volunteers with Ask-Me-About-Voting backpacks who will be encouraging early voting!
- Green Valley Ranch Fall Fest, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Sponsored by the High Line Canal Conservancy, this event will be held at Green Valley Ranch East Park, 4430 Jebel Street, Denver 80249. Note - this is not an official No Kings event, but we will have a tent to share our VIPP get-out-the-vote messaging in the community.
- Locales Taco and Tequila. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Circulator Seth Foldy has invited us to attend the Health Workers No Kings Vote Early Party at Locales Taco and Tequila located at 931 East 11th Avenue. League volunteers will be spreading our Voting Is People Power message.
- Fan Zone at the Summit FC Women's Soccer Match, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Again, not a No Kings event, but they have reached out for non-partisan voting information for their fans. Have a ticket for this game? Come see us at the Fan Zone!
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Pass it Along!
Time to Understand the Ballot
Ballot Measures
Find the main provisions, background, and what a yes/no vote means on each of the Denver measures on the ballot here.
Download a printable version of the Denver Ballot Issues Booklet:
2026 Ballot Issues - English - BookFold
2026 Ballot Issues - Spanish - BookFold
(printing instructions: landscape, print on both sides, flip on short side)
LWV of Colorado provides information on statewide issues at LWVColorado.org/ballot-issues.
Missed the Ballot Issues Briefing? Watch it here.
Where Does the League Stand on Ballot Measures?
Denver Decides Candidate Forums on YouTube
Denver City Council At-Large Seat
Colorado Congressional District 1
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Observatory Unit Welcomes New Members
Observatory Unit will hold a meeting to discuss in detail the November 3rd ballot issues for the City of Denver and the State of Colorado. New League members are welcome to join the group for a robust discussion and to plan future meetings.
Would you like to have a guest speaker? Do you have a particular issue that you want to discuss with others? Maybe you’ve read a book related to League issues that you’d like to share and discuss with others. Maybe we could organize a tour of a facility or a school? Just a note: We focus on issues and remain nonpartisan. Please join us!
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
RSVP to Diane Young, our host, for the address: 303-886-3365.
Diane Young and Jeanette Scotland
Observatory Unit |
SAVE THE DATE
Upcoming Denver League Events
10/22
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Socially Aware Book Club - She Said
Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates, 3434 East 12th Avenue (and Madison) | 6:00 p.m. |
11/3
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Election Day - But please vote way before this 7:00 p.m. deadline! |
11/17
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November Briefing - The LWVUS Newly-Adopted Position on Religious Freedom
Zoom | 5:30 p.m. |
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