Come Watch a Movie!

Enjoy a viewing of the documentary, Stripped for Parts with Leaguers and friends at Montview Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m.

Mary Jefferson, Membership Chair 

November Briefing

Optional Registration here
Join by Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on November 18

Help Us Spread the Word about the November Briefing!
Member Sharing Toolkit

Thank you for helping us spread the word about the League of Women Voters of Denver’s November program, "Challenges to Freedom of the Press."

This toolkit includes ready-to-share posts, emails, and event details you can use to invite your friends, neighbors, or community networks to join the conversation. You don’t need to be a journalist to care about this topic — it affects every voter, community, and citizen who relies on trusted information.

Here’s how you can help:

• Share the event on social media (see sample posts below that you can copy and paste into Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
• Email or message your networks — educators, book clubs, neighborhood groups, or civic organizations — and invite them to attend. (see email text below)
• Join the discussion on November 18 and invite a friend!

Together, we can help spark an informed, nonpartisan conversation about the role of journalism in a healthy democracy.

Social Post Template

I’m helping share this important (and free!) community event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Denver. It’s a conversation about what’s at stake for democracy when local news disappears — featuring Larry Ryckman from The Colorado Sun and David Wolfgang from Colorado State University.

If you care about facts, civic engagement, or the future of trustworthy news, join us online! Watch “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink” on PBS before the event.

Challenges to Freedom of the Press
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. MT
Virtual via Zoom → https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81508011682

Email / Message Template to Send to Contacts

Subject: Join me for “Challenges to Freedom of the Press” – Nov. 18

Hi [Name],

I wanted to share an event I think you’d really appreciate — especially if you follow the news, care about democracy, or support strong local journalism.

The League of Women Voters of Denver is hosting a free virtual discussion called "Challenges to Freedom of the Press" on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. MT.

It will feature Larry Ryckman, Editor of The Colorado Sun, and David Wolfgang, journalism professor at Colorado State University, following the PBS documentary Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink.

You can watch the documentary free on PBS, then join the conversation live by Zoom here:
 👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81508011682

It’s open to everyone — students, teachers, journalists, neighbors — anyone who values access to reliable information.

Hope to see you there!
 [Your Name]

Lisa Sites, Program Committee member

Be a Part of the Denver League's Observer Corps

An observer corps is one way to exercise our right to know. As LWVUS states, "They help ensure that citizens (residents) are aware of the decisions that impact their lives and they promote government transparency and accountability.”

An observer attends governmental meetings, takes notes of what happens at the meeting, and reports back to the League. It can be as easy as joining a meeting on-line!  Observers do not “act” on issues in these meetings. Observers do not provide commentary or testimony on issues.

Before serving as an LWV-Denver Observer, we will provide training so you are clear about the expectations as to what information we would be hoping to learn from your attendance. Training would also include the legal basis or jurisdiction of the office/agency being observed and their functions and/or services they provide. We would also update you on the state or local meetings access laws/regulations as well as state or local League policy positions related to that office/agency.  For example, our housing policy position states in part, "Support of measures to ensure adequate and affordable housing for residents of all incomes."

Because many governmental decisions are made at the committee level, we plan to start our observers attending Denver City Council committee meetings or other government committee meetings.

Sound like something that would interest you? Please reach out!

Thank Your Council Person for Voting to Ensure Adequate Election Funding!
Urge the Mayor to Accept the Result

Your advocacy worked!  On Monday, Denver City Council voted unanimously to restore funding to the Clerk and Recorder's Office. As it received a council supermajority, they have enough votes to override a mayoral veto. Mayor Johnston has until noon tomorrow, Friday, to accept or veto the council's amendments.

Contact the Mayor

720-865-9000 or web contact form

Contact Your Council Person

Thank them for passing an amendment to increase election funding in the 2026 City Budget.

District 1: Amanda P. Sandoval - 720-337-7701 or district1@denvergov.org
District 2: Kevin Flynn - 720-337-2222 or kevin.flynn@denvergov.org
District 3: Jamie Torres - (720)337-3333 or District3@denvergov.org
District 4: Diana Romero Campbell, (720) 337- 4444 or district4@denvergov.org
District 5: Amanda Sawyer, 720-337-5555 or DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org
District 6: Paul Kashmann, 720-337-6666 or paul.kashmann@denvergov.org
District 7: Flor Alvidrez, (720) 337-7777 or district7@denvergov.org
District 8: Shontel M. Lewis, 720-337-8888 or District8@denvergov.org
District 9: Darrell Watson, 720) 337-7709 or district9@denvergov.org
District 10: Chris Hinds, 720-337-7710 or district10@denvergov.org
District 11: Stacie Gilmore, 720-337-7711 or stacie.gilmore@denvergov.org
At-Large: Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, 720-337-7712 or G-Gutierrez.atlarge@denvergov.org
At-Large: Sarah Parady, 720-337-7713 or ParadyAtLarge@denvergov.org

Not sure of your district?  Denver.gov provides an easy to use map here.

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