Greeley (CO) Branch members are ready to hand out WILPF information at a local grocery store on August 26, Women’s Equality Day.

By Dianne Culver
Membership and Treasurer, Greeley Colorado Branch

Colorado is considered a “purple” State, perhaps trending blue in the future. But Weld County, a very conservative county, houses the only WILPF Branch in Colorado. The town of Greeley has had a small WILPF Branch for 45 years! Going public with any anti-war, Green New Deal, or other progressive message is a challenge here.

On August 15th, eight of us were bold enough to ask a large grocery store if we could stand by their front doors to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in the United States (Colorado ratified the 19th Amendment on December 15, 1919). The answer was “yes.”

On August 26, Women’s Equality Day, we had a public presence in our town. We wore our WILPF banners, buttons, and handed out WILPF information. We also had one of our members (who is also the President of the League of Women’s Voters) ready with information to register voters.

We stood tall for one hour and felt good about our efforts. We can’t wait for our next challenge – September: Climate Strike and October: Treaties Solidarity Action. We would appreciate positive vibes sent our way. Thanks!

For more information, contact Dianne Culver at (970) 378-7544 or ajculver3@gmail.com.