Citizens Project

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                                                 October 2011

 Your vote is your voice.

 

Voting is more than a right; it's a responsibility. When you make educated choices at the ballot box, you're investing in your community and holding your leaders accountable. 

 

That's why, for the last 19 years, Citizens Project has produced nonpartisan publications and events for all local elections: to arm you with the information you need to make educated decisions that shape your community.

 

Thanks to the Pikes Peak Equality Coalition, collaborators, volunteers, donors, and readers like you, Citizens Project is proud to present our 2011 Freedom Watch Voter Guide for school board elections and city and state ballot measures. We hope you'll use it to inform your decisions in the 2011 general election.

 

And if you're still not sure, or if you haven't received your ballot, check out our election page for all the information you need to make your voice heard.

 


Who is Simply Divine? You tell us!

 

Nominate someone deserving for the 2012 Divine Award!

 

Citizens Project invites you to submit nominations for this prestigious award that recognizes a person in the Pikes Peak region who has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant democracy in which equal rights are protected, individual freedoms are secure, differences are respected and people fully participate in civic life.

Tell us in 300 words or fewer why your nominee should be recognized. Please provide specific information about your nominee's roles in the community - both officially and informally - and how you believe your nominee has made a lasting impact on the community. Please include your name and daytime phone number with your nomination. Email nominations to info@CitizensProject.org by November 1.

 

The event will take place on February 2, 2012 at Stargazers Theater.

 

Previous recipients include: Mary Lou Makepeace, Dr. Jim White, Pam Jones and Juliet Draper (shared award), Lorne Kramer, Richard Skorman, John Weiss and Mary Ellen McNally.

 


Get Involved

 

Join Citizens Project at a Colorado Death Penalty Panel

 

Hear from people representing diverse perspectives as they discuss the death penalty and its implications and repercussions.

 

Wednesday, November 2, 6:30pm

Penrose Library, Carnegie Room, 20 N. Cascade Ave, 80903

Panel Speakers include: Father Bill Carmody - Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs, Respect Life Committee; Lisa Cisneros - Executive Director of Coloradans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; Rosemary Harris-Lytle - Colorado Springs NAACP President; Randy Steidl - Illinois Death Row Exoneree  

 

Colorado Springs Diversity Forum Seeks Food for Thought Participants

 

Food for Thought: Breaking Bread, Building Bridges is a program designed to bring people of diverse backgrounds an

d perspectives together to share thoughts - and a meal. Engage with curiosity and respect in groups of 10-12 with a trained facilitator.  

  

New groups launch at a required meeting on October 27th 5:30-7:30pm, and applications are due October 22. More information and application  

 

 

PPEC Get-Out-The-Vote Activities

 

It's not too late to get out the vote for the upcoming election. Citizens Project and the Pikes Peak Equality Coalition have scheduled at least one more phonebanking night, which will feature food, fun and games. And best of all, you'll be making a difference!

Contact Kristy with questions or if you can help us get out the vote!

 

 

 

In This Issue
Voter Guide
Divine Award
Get Involved!
Articles of Interest
  
Leader of LGBT movement, Dr, Frank Kameny, dies
October 12, 2011
MSNBC
 
Human Relations Commission Website now up!
  
Colorado Redistricting Trial Begins
October 11, 2011
Huffington Post
Recent CP Blog Posts
Join the Conversation

Election Forum Recap
 
Active or inactive? Fighting for the right to vote!

Who is simply Divine?

Voter Information
Upcoming Events
     

Diversity Forum 2011 Luncheon

Thursday, October 20
11:30am - 1:30pm

Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Learn more and register here

 

The Rescue

 A film presented by the Invisible Children Organization, which tells a story of hope for child soldiers in Uganda.

Wednesday, October 25, 7pm

Pine Creek High School

More information

 

Talk Is Power

A workshop for parents, youth-serving professionals, and family members who want to sharpen their skills in talking to youth about sexuality and health.

Thursday, October 26, 2011

5:30 - 7:30pm

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, 3480 Centennial Blvd 

RSVP to Duncan719-573-8883

$5 suggested donation per family

 

Please check out our events calendar for more upcoming events!

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