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Light For Our Democracy
March 4, 2025 

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2025 Light for Our Democracy - Pt 1

“Light For Our Democracy” Gathering
Fort Collins Federal Building (Post Office)
301 South Howes St, Fort Collins


On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the League of Women Voters of Larimer County, in coordination with local Leagues and like-minded organizations throughout the nation, hosted a public gathering in our community to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity during the President’s address to Congress that same evening. 

 

This event was meant to 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. An estimated 300 people attended the event, which was concerned by local journalists representing The Coloradoan and the Rocky Mountain Collegian.

Please take a few minutes to peruse the stunning photos taken during the event by LWVLC member Danielle Shields!

Our speakers for the evening were Kathy Maher, Evelyn Jacobi, Rose Lew, Cindy Linafelter, and Jane Hamburger. Check out their opening remarks and the inspirational Marge Piercy poem 'To Be Of Use' that was read by Jane Hamburger. 
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"Our strength lies in our diversity. We are a nation of many backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences, but we are united by our shared commitment to democracy.  Authoritarianism seeks to divide us – by race, by class, by party. But we know that our differences make us stronger. Together, we are unstoppable." 

-- Cindy Linafelter, LWVLC member & longtime Diversity Lead

The League of Women Voters of Larimer County is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older, of all gender identities. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.