Democracy Drop-In

Note Summer Schedule! 2nd WEDNESDAY in June-July-August, 11 am-12 pm.

Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Wednesday, June 10th from 11am - 12pm.

This meeting will be held at the Glen Ellyn Library. North & South rooms give us space to spread out so bring a friend! We will discuss the freedom to vote, threats to election safeguards, what to watch out for, and what you can do to ensure a free and fair election!

Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer. Note: in an effort to be more green, handouts will not be available at the meeting.

This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!

Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, May 12th from 11am - 12pm. This meeting will be held at the Glen Ellyn Library.

Every Spring members of the LWV Illinois travel to Springfield to lobby their state officials on key legislative priorities for Illinoisans. This year, we will use our time at Defend Democracy Drop-In to support that effort “virtually.” We will learn about the issues, and provide you with talking points and contact information so you can contact your state officials. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer. Note: in an effort to be more green, handouts will not be available at the meeting.

This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!

Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, April 14th from 11am - 12pm. This meeting will be held at the Glen Ellyn Library. The topic for the discussion will be Money in Politics. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer. 

This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!

Topic: Election Integrity
Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, March 10 from 11am - 12pm. This meeting will be held at the Glen Ellyn Library. Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. This month’s Defend Democracy meeting will address the most pressing election integrity issues at play, including anti-voter Executive Orders, federal actions to seize voter data and ballots, and the SAVE Act. Come to learn about the status of these critical issues and to find out what you can do to safeguard our elections. 

Every month, our facilitators walk us through the process of taking action on issues that matter to you. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer. Note: in an effort to be more green, handouts will not be available at the meeting.

This is democracy in action so we hope to see you there - And bring a friend!

Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, February 10 from 11am - 12pm at the Glen Ellyn Library. During this meeting we will focus on calls for a Congressional investigation into recent federal immigration enforcement activities that resulted in the use of deadly force. We will hear about the League of Women Voters partnership with civil rights organizations to call for more oversight, adherence to the Constitution and public accountability. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer.  Note in an effort to be more green, handouts will not be available at the meeting.

This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!

Join us for the next Defend Democracy Drop-In on Tuesday, January 13 from 11am - 12pm.

Topic: National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7)

This meeting will be held at the Glen Ellyn Library. Our facilitator will provide an overview of NSPM-7 and the steps you can take to share your thoughts on the memo with your members of Congress. Please bring your phone, and a tablet/computer. 

This is democracy in action, so we hope to see you there!

Defend Democracy Drop-In

Glen Ellyn Public Library. January’s topic: Self-care, Engagement, and Influencing Policy

Prepare to defend democracy in 2025! We are kicking off the new year with a session dedicated to intentional actions of self-care, engagement and influencing policy. Group moderators will lead us in stress moderating exercises, promote the power of engagement, and share opportunities for you to influence policy on issues you care about via League.

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

Hope to see you there!

Wheaton Public Library. No meeting in December. Will resume January 2025.

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. No meeting in December. Will resume January 2025.

Carol Stream Library. November’s topic: Carol Stream Library Board.

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

If the Wednesday evening Defend Democracy Drop-In session does not work for your schedule, you can attend an afternoon session on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 2pm at the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Hope to see you there!

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

If the Tuesday daytime Defend Democracy Drop-In session does not work for your schedule, you can attend an evening session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Wheaton Library.

Hope to see you there!

Wheaton Public Library. The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Your ballot will include choices for President, U.S. House of Representatives, State of Illinois Representative, State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Auditor, County Coroner, County Recorder, and County Board Member (District 4).  You will also be able to vote for Commissioner of the Forest Preserve (D4), as well as three Appellate Court Justices (3rd District). Finally, there is a Forest Preserve referendum on the ballot, AND three State of Illinois advisory questions. Let’s do our research together!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

If the Wednesday evening Defend Democracy Drop-In session does not work for your schedule, you can attend an afternoon session on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 2pm at the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

Hope to see you there!

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Your ballot will include choices for President, U.S. House of Representatives, State of Illinois Representative, State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Auditor, County Coroner, County Recorder, and County Board Member (District 4).  You will also be able to vote for Commissioner of the Forest Preserve (D4), as well as three Appellate Court Justices (3rd District). Finally, there is a Forest Preserve referendum on the ballot, AND three State of Illinois advisory questions. Let’s do our research together!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

If the Tuesday daytime Defend Democracy Drop-In session does not work for your schedule, you can attend an evening session on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm at the Wheaton Library.

Hope to see you there!

WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Our moderator will review the three reforms proposed by President Joe Biden for the Supreme Court and share what Senator Dick Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee thinks about these reforms. Participants can choose to contact Illinois Senators, Dick Durbin and/or Tammy Duckworth, to share their opinions about these reforms. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

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GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. Our moderator will review the three reforms proposed by President Joe Biden for the Supreme Court and share what Senator Dick Durbin, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee thinks about these reforms. Participants can choose to contact Illinois Senators, Dick Durbin and/or Tammy Duckworth, to share their opinions about these reforms. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry!

Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

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WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Moderators will share the latest news from the LWVIL State Assembly 2024, and steps we can take to ensure we are well-prepared for the November 2024 election and the challenges it presents to our democracy. You will be guided through steps you can take to learn more and to get involved. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry! Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

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GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. Moderators will share the latest news from the LWVIL State Assembly 2024, and steps we can take to ensure we are well-prepared for the November 2024 election and the challenges it presents to our democracy. You will be guided through steps you can take to learn more and to get involved. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry! Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

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WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY. This month we will learn about the League’s One Person, One Vote campaign to abolish the Electoral College. A moderator will guide you through steps you can take to get involved. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry! Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. This month we will learn about the League’s One Person, One Vote campaign to abolish the Electoral College. A moderator will guide you through steps you can take to get involved. If you’re concerned about defending our democracy, don’t sit home and worry! Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.

WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY. This month we will continue addressing judicial accountability, ethics and transparency. We will learn about very recent developments related to the Supreme Court, and a moderator will guide you through steps you can take to make your voice heard. If you’re concerned about undue influence in the U.S. judiciary, don’t sit home and worry! Bring your phone and your laptop/tablet and spend an hour defending democracy.