Is public demonstrating your jam? Are you feeling the need to speak out and show up? Here are 2 Fort Collins opportunities – one sponsored by the LWV and the other organized by Science Students at CSU. (Sorry for the late notice … I just got them today.)
(Look for news later this week on Foothills developing focus on organizing for power with Together Colorado!)
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS INVITE YOU…..
Join the LIGHT FOR OUR DEMOCRACY mobilization!
Democracy is not just a system of government—it’s the power of the people. It begins with us, our voices, and our votes.
Tuesday, March 4th marks the President’s Address to Congress. Instead of tuning in, the League of Women Voters of Larimer County is inviting you to join our members and other Northern Colorado likeminded organizations in a community gathering for reflection, action, and solidarity from 6:30pm until 8:00pm at the Larimer County Federal Building at 301 S Howe in Fort Collins. Meet on the north side of the building. https://maps.app.goo.gl/2KTuxRv5e46wVjpG8
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This event here and around the country will offer a peaceful and unified space to come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people. If you would like to read a short statement at the event, please contact Linda Mahan.
- To symbolize the light we shine on democracy, bring a battery-operated votive candle, small flashlight, or your cellphone with a light.
- Wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothes. Comfortable footwear is important, because you will be standing for a while. It’s always a good idea to check the weather forecast in advance.
- Bring a sign with a message – simple, clean, nonpartisan!
- Bring a partner with you. It’s good to have another adult to share this experience.Have someone be your emergency contact. This person should know where you are planning to be and assign a moment to check-in and make sure that you returned home safely.
- Wear League branding, like a hat with the logo, keeping in mind the weather.
- Take pictures! We would like to post some.
- Learn some
- chants:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9AI77WwQJodeNCsODy96HLQBsTLotR7ZEsCBM_tjgU/edit?usp=sharing
- Talking Points! Pick one Talking Points Click twice
If you can’t join the group at the Larimer Federal Building in Fort Collins, consider:Watching a livestream or a recording of the most recent city council’s or local school board’s meeting.
Write an email or call as many of your elected officials and tell them what they should do to protect our democracy. You can tell the mayor or county commissioner about your concern regarding how what’s happening at the federal level will impact our local area.
Have dinner or carry-out from a restaurant owned by someone in our immigrant community.
Write a letter to the editor about what concerns you have with the workings of the local, state, or federal government.
Take a few minutes to read Article I of the Constitution and the US Bill of Rights.
Explore the new information on the Larimer League’s website.See what the teams are working on by using the Our Work dropdown menu.https://www.lwv-larimercounty.org/Other ideas.Be creative!
Many CSU Students, Faculty, and Staff are planning a “STAND UP for SCIENCE” March on Friday, March 7th, 12 noon to 2:30 PM. Gather on the Lory Student Center Plaza and march to Old Town.
Stand Up for Science members believe that education and access to scientific thinking is a fundamental right for all people. They are building a community in Fort Collins to advocate for local and federal policies that promote growth in education and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
This is an opportunity to support CSU students.
For fliers go to this site:
