Democracy Drop-In

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.

Click on this event for full description and materials.

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.

Click on this event for full description and materials.

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. 

GLEN ELLYN 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. 

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Wheaton Public Library. Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Glen Ellyn Public Library. Don’t worry, be happy! Research shows that happy people tend to engage in more social action to address the issues that they care about. Don’t sit at home and worry, come spend an hour with fellow happy warriors by taking action to protect our democracy! Bring a friend!

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy. Bring a friend! HB3582 and HB2892; two bills that call for a truly independent Legislative Inspector General in Illinois will be reviewed. We will be contacting our State House and Senate representatives, Governor Pritzker and the House and Senate Ethics Committee Chairs and members. Guidance and resources will be provided on writing letters to the editor.  Bring your laptops!

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy at the GE Public Library. HB3582 and HB2892; two bills that call for a truly independent Legislative Inspector General in Illinois will be reviewed. We will be contacting our State House and Senate representatives, Governor Pritzker and the House and Senate Ethics Committee Chairs and members. Guidance and resources will be provided on writing letters to the editor. Bring your laptops!

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy at the Wheaton Public Library. Why not bring a friend! Topic is Funding for Illinois Public Schools.

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy at the GE Public Library. Why not bring a friend! Topic is Funding for Illinois Public Schools.

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy at the Wheaton Public Library. Bring a friend!

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy. Why not bring a friend and then go out for lunch afterward in Glen Ellyn! Topics include ways to get involved in the elections and the equal rights amendment.

Come one, come all and spend an hour defending democracy. Why not bring a friend and then go out for lunch afterward in Glen Ellyn! Topic TBD!