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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group- Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in Colonial America
DESCRIPTION:By Gordon S. Wood \n\nFrom Goodreads: In concise form\, the author illuminates critical events in the nation’s founding\, ranging from the imperial debate that led to the Declaration of Independence to the revolutionary state constitution making in 1776 and the creation of the Federal Constitution in 1787. Among other topics\, he discusses slavery and constitutionalism\, the emergence of the judiciary as one of the major tripartite institutions of government\, the demarcation between public and private\, and the formation of states’ rights. An immensely readable synthesis of this critical era in our history. \nOur book group events are offered twice a month. Register for the 1/24/23 event.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-power-and-liberty-constitutionalism-in-colonial-america/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230120T123000
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group: Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in Colonial America
DESCRIPTION:By Gordon S. Wood \n\nFrom Goodreads: In concise form\, the author illuminates critical events in the nation’s founding\, ranging from the imperial debate that led to the Declaration of Independence to the revolutionary state constitution making in 1776 and the creation of the Federal Constitution in 1787. Among other topics\, he discusses slavery and constitutionalism\, the emergence of the judiciary as one of the major tripartite institutions of government\, the demarcation between public and private\, and the formation of states’ rights. An immensely readable synthesis of this critical era in our history. \nOur book groups are offered twice a month. Register for the 1/2o/23 group.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-power-and-liberty-constitutionalism-in-colonial-america/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T200000
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SUMMARY:January Ideas Forum: Young Feminists Speak Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 11th at 7:00 pm for our Monthly Ideas Forum: Young Feminists Speak Up

What does the future look like for young women? \nHear from young women planning their futures and thinking about the challenges they may face as they transition to higher education\, careers\, and more. \nAs we are well aware\, there is still no Equal Rights Amendment. \nWhat might that mean for them? \nWhat work/life balance do they envision in the future? \nDoes the state of childcare options in the United States limit work/family balance options? \nWhat will be the role of women in elected office in their lifetimes? \nJoin us for this month’s Ideas Forum. This event is free\, but please register. \nDo you have questions you would like answered? Please submit them to lwvnaperville@gmail.org and put “January Ideas Forum” in the subject line.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/january-ideas-forum-young-feminists-speak-up/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
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SUMMARY:December Ideas Forum:  What Does SAFE-T Act Mean for Naperville? Police Chief Jason Arres to share the 10-43
DESCRIPTION:The Safety\, Accountability\, Fairness\, and Equity-Today Act\, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act\, passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2021\, will go into effect on Jan. 1. \nIt makes several reforms to the criminal justice system\, affecting policing\, pretrial detention and bail\, sentencing\, and corrections. The ambitious act has been controversial\, and certain provisions are still being debated. \nJoin us for a question and answer session with Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres to learn about what the SAFE-T Act means for Naperville. \nDo you have questions you would like answered? Email us at lwvnaperville@gmail.com.\nThis event will be on Zoom. Please register using this link.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/december-ideas-forum-what-does-safe-t-act-mean-for-naperville-police-chief-jason-arres-to-share-the-10-43/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T170000
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SUMMARY:Day of Action: Moore v. Harper Rally
DESCRIPTION:Moore v. Harper: the most important Supreme Court case you have never heard of! \nThis Wednesday\, December 7\, SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in Moore v. Harper\, which concerns the so-called “independent state legislature theory” (ISLT)\, which\, if adopted\, would have far-reaching implications for the future of American democracy. \nLWVUS will be rallying on the SCOTUS steps during oral arguments. \nLocally we will be having a sister rally with other DuPage County Leagues. \nOur speaker will be Sania Irwin\, the national Vice President of the League of Women Voters. \nJoin us on Wednesday to make your voice heard! \nWednesday\, December 7\, 4pm\nDuPage County Courthouse\, 505 North County Farm Road   \n“Giving states unchecked power to set rules for federal elections is an assault on the American voter\,” said Virginia Kase Solomón\, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the US. “Historically\, state legislatures have enacted the most harmful and suppressive anti-voter laws\, and pro-voter groups like the League have relied on the ability to fight them in state courts. The Independent State Legislature Theory is a dangerous\, fringe ideology that leaves voters effectively defenseless from harmful election laws.” See less
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/day-of-action-moore-v-harper-rally/
LOCATION:DuPage County Courthouse\, 505 North County Farm Road\, 505 North County Farm Road\, Wheaton\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000
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SUMMARY:December Book Group - 2023 Book Selection
DESCRIPTION:LWVN book group’s final meeting of 2022 will be Tuesday\, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. (There will be no daytime meeting.) \nOur topic for 2023 will be the Supreme Court. During this meeting we will create the final 2023 reading list of 11 books\, based on the 35 suggestions from participants. \nPreviously a list of all suggestions was emailed to the book group list. At our meeting\, participants can volunteer to be a discussion leader for one of the books. All are welcome to help us choose our 2023 books. \nPlease register.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/december-book-group-2023-book-selection/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T141200Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group - The Second Amendment: A Biography
DESCRIPTION:The Second Amendment: A Biography \nBy Michael Waldman \nFrom goodreads.com: \nAt a time of renewed debate over guns in America\, what does the Second Amendment mean? In The Second Amendment: A Biography\, Michael Waldman shows that our view of the amendment is set\, at each stage\, not by a pristine constitutional text\, but by the push and pull\, the rough and tumble of political advocacy and public agitation. \nBook group welcomes LWVN members and nonmembers. Attending one discussion does not commit a reader to attending others. Register below to receive the email Zoom link.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-the-second-amendment-a-biography/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club - The Second Amendment: A Biography
DESCRIPTION:The Second Amendment: A Biography \nBy Michael Waldman \nFrom goodreads.com: \nAt a time of renewed debate over guns in America\, what does the Second Amendment mean? In The Second Amendment: A Biography\, Michael Waldman shows that our view of the amendment is set\, at each stage\, not by a pristine constitutional text\, but by the push and pull\, the rough and tumble of political advocacy and public agitation. \nBook group welcomes LWVN members and nonmembers. Attending one discussion does not commit a reader to attending others. Register below to receive the email Zoom link.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-club-the-second-amendment-a-biography/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T200000
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SUMMARY:November Ideas Forum: Affordable\, Accessible and Supportive Housing:  Why Our Community Needs These Options
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 9th at 7:00 pm on Zoom for our Monthly Ideas Meeting: \nAffordable\, Accessible\, and Supportive Housing:  Why Our Community Needs These Options \nThis month\, learn the truth about affordable housing\, and don’t miss this important and informative discussion on housing needs in our area. \nDuring this presentation\, Clara and Roger Hughes of DuPage United and Lindsey Haines\, senior vice president of Real Estate Development at Full Circle Communities\, will: \n\nClarify the different types of housing\nExplain why we need these kinds of housing stock\nDiscuss typical residents\nShow you what it will look like\nAddress typical community concerns\nExplain the community benefits of having housing variety\n\n\nThis event is free\, but please register. \nOur speakers: \nClara Hughes is a leader with DuPage United\, an organization of 28 faith-based and secular institutions that work with DuPage leaders to build stronger communities. Clara is a member of the League of Women Voters. \nRoger Hughes is a retired psychologist. For the past four years\, he has been an active member of DuPage United\, focused on affordable housing\, mental health\, and gun safety. \nLindsey Haines has overseen the development of almost 1\,500 units of affordable and supportive housing in the Midwest.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/october-ideas-forum-affordable-accessible-and-supportive-housing-why-our-community-needs-these-options/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
CREATED:20220907T230102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T141145Z
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SUMMARY:UnCensored! Protect Knowledge Exploration in our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about book banning and censorship in public and school libraries? \nLearn from a panel of experts what action you can take right now to protect intellectual freedom in your community. \nCo-sponsored by AAUW Naperville Area\, LWV of Naperville\, NCJW Chicago North Shore and IL NOW \nFor more information about this event visit: https://naperville-il.aauw.net/2022/08/30/uncensored \n 
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/uncensored-protect-knowledge-exploration-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T170000
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CREATED:20220915T180036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T163319Z
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Vote!
DESCRIPTION:Join us! \nThe DuPage County Leagues are hosting an afternoon of learning. \nThere will be candidate forums\, campaign meet & greets\, information about voter registration\, and voter education including a demonstration of DuPage County’s new voting equipment. \nThe event will be held at the Cantigny Visitor Center on October 23\, 2022\, and is open to all. \nCandidate Forum Schedule: \n\nDupage County Chair 12:30 to 1:20\nDuPage County Clerk 1:30 to 2:20\nSupreme Court District 3 2:30 to 3:20\nForest Preserve President 3:30 to 4:20\nDuPage County Treasurer 4:30 to 5:00\n\n 
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/ready-set-vote/
LOCATION:Cantigny Visitor Center\, 1S151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
CREATED:20220906T165713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T141136Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group - Bring Home the War: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary American
DESCRIPTION:Bring Home the War: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary American \nBy Kathleen Belew \n  \nFrom goodreads.com: \nIn Bring the War Home\, Kathleen Belew gives us the history of a movement that consolidated in the 1970s and 1980s around a potent sense of betrayal in the Vietnam War and made tragic headlines in Waco and Ruby Ridge and with the Oklahoma City bombing and is resurgent under President Trump. \n  \nBelew’s disturbing and timely history reminds us that war cannot be contained in time and space: grievances intensify and violence becomes a logical course of action. Based on years of deep immersion in previously classified FBI files and on extensive interviews\, Bring the War Home tells the story of American paramilitarism and the birth of the alt-right. \n\nBook Group welcomes LWVN members and nonmembers. Attending one discussion does not commit a reader to attend others. \nRegister below to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-bring-home-the-war-the-white-power-movement-and-paramilitary-american/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T210000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group - Bring Home the War: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary American
DESCRIPTION:Bring Home the War: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary American\nBy Kathleen Belew \nFrom goodreads.com: \nIn Bring the War Home\, Kathleen Belew gives us the history of a movement that consolidated in the 1970s and 1980s around a potent sense of betrayal in the Vietnam War and made tragic headlines in Waco and Ruby Ridge and with the Oklahoma City bombing and is resurgent under President Trump. \nBelew’s disturbing and timely history reminds us that war cannot be contained in time and space: grievances intensify and violence becomes a logical course of action. Based on years of deep immersion in previously classified FBI files and on extensive interviews\, Bring the War Home tells the story of American paramilitarism and the birth of the alt-right. \nBook Group welcomes LWVN members and nonmembers. Attending one discussion does not commit a reader to attend others.\nRegister below to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-bring-home-the-war-the-white-power-movement-and-paramilitary-american/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
CREATED:20220905T033249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T155756Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois State Senate 21st District Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the candidates running in the Illinois State Senate 21st District in the November 8\, 2022 election as they answer questions from the League. Both candidates were invited and agreed to participate. \nLaura Ellman –  Democratic Candidate\nKathleen Murray – Republican Candidate\nThis event is sponsored by The League of Women Voters Glen Ellyn and The League of Women Voters of Naperville. \nThis event is free\, but you must register. \nIf the registration for the event exceeds the Zoom capacity\, you can watch the event live on our Facebook page. After the event\, a video will be available on our YouTube channel. \nHow a Candidate Forum Works \nAll candidate forums are run by trained\, non-partisan moderators. Equal time is given to all candidates to answer each question. \nEach candidate will have three minutes to present an opening statement\, alphabetically. \nQuestions will be chosen in advance by the League for appropriateness and relevance from those solicited from League members. \nThe moderator will ask questions in rotation so that candidates alternate who will be the first to answer. Candidates will each have up to three minutes to answer each question. \nAfter the questions are completed\, each candidate will have three minutes to provide a closing statement. \nNo surrogates are permitted to participate. An uncontested forum\, that is\, one with only one candidate\, is not permitted.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/illinois-state-senate-21st-district-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
CREATED:20220903T230209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T185925Z
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SUMMARY:October Ideas Forum - Nuts and Bolts of Nov. 8 General Election
DESCRIPTION:Does your vote really matter? How do you know what district you are in now that the state has redistricted? Can you still vote by mail\, now that COVID restrictions have eased? How can you learn more than just a few basics about the candidates? How do you find information on all candidates\, i.e. judges?  \nThese questions and many more pop up as we get closer to election day. Never fear\, the League is here. Join us for our “Voting 101” Ideas Forum on Oct. 12. We’ll cut to the chase on the most commonly asked questions and help you feel confident that you are ready to vote. \n 
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/october-ideas-forum-nuts-and-bolts-of-nov-8-general-election/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090313
CREATED:20220902T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T155715Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois House of Representatives 41st District Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the candidates running in the Illinois House of Representatives 41st District in the November 8\, 2022 election as they answer questions from the League. Both candidates were invited and agreed to participate. \nRich Janor – Republican Candidate\nJanet Yang Rohr – Democratic Candidate\nThis event is sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Naperville and The League of Women Voters Wheaton. \nThis event is free\, but you must register. \nIf the registration for the event exceeds the Zoom capacity\, you can watch the event live on our Facebook page. After the event\, a video will be available on our YouTube channel. \nHow a Candidate Forum Works \nAll candidate forums are run by trained\, non-partisan moderators. Equal time is given to all candidates to answer each question. \nEach candidate will have three minutes to present an opening statement\, alphabetically. \nQuestions will be chosen in advance by the League for appropriateness and relevance from those solicited from League members. \nThe moderator will ask questions in rotation so that candidates alternate who will be the first to answer. Candidates will each have up to three minutes to answer each question. \nAfter the questions are completed\, each candidate will have three minutes to provide a closing statement. \nNo surrogates are permitted to participate. An uncontested forum\, that is\, one with only one candidate\, is not permitted.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/illinois-house-of-representatives-41st-district-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220902T025022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T163730Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois 14th Congressional District Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the candidates running in the Illinois 14th Congressional District race in the November 8\, 2022 election as they answer questions from the League. Both candidates were invited and agreed to participate. \nScott Gryder – Republican Candidate\nLauren Underwood – Democratic Candidate\nThis event is sponsored by The League of Women Voters of Naperville\, The League of Women Voters Aurora Area\, and The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County. \nThis event is free\, but you must register. \nIf the registration for the event exceeds the Zoom capacity\, you can watch the event live on our Facebook page. After the event\, a video will be available on our YouTube channel. \nHow a Candidate Forum Works \nAll candidate forums are run by trained\, non-partisan moderators. Equal time is given to all candidates to answer each question. \nEach candidate will have three minutes to present an opening statement\, alphabetically.\nQuestions will be chosen in advance by the League for appropriateness and relevance from those solicited from League members. \nThe moderator will ask questions in rotation so that candidates alternate who will be the first to answer. Candidates will each have up to two minutes to answer each question. \nAfter the questions are completed\, each candidate will have three minutes to provide a closing statement. \nNo surrogates are permitted to participate. An uncontested forum\, that is\, one with only one candidate\, is not permitted.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/illinois-14th-congressional-district-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220824T162909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014405Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group - Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College
DESCRIPTION:Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College\nBy Jesse Wegman \n\nFrom goodreads.com: \n  \n\n“In this thoroughly researched and engaging call to arms\, Supreme Court journalist and New York Times editorial board member Jesse Wegman draws upon the history of the founding era\, as well as information gleaned from campaign managers\, field directors\, and other officials from twenty-first-century Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns\, to make a powerful case for abolishing the antiquated and anti-democratic Electoral College. In Let the People Pick the President he shows how we can at long last make every vote in the United States count—and restore belief in our democratic system.”\n\nBook Group welcomes LWVN members and nonmembers. Attending one discussion does not commit a reader to attend others. \n\nRegister below to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-let-the-people-pick-the-president-the-case-for-abolishing-the-electoral-college-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T140000
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group - Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College
DESCRIPTION:Let the People Pick the President: The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College\nBy Jesse Wegman \n\nFrom goodreads.com: \n  \n\n“In this thoroughly researched and engaging call to arms\, Supreme Court journalist and New York Times editorial board member Jesse Wegman draws upon the history of the founding era\, as well as information gleaned from campaign managers\, field directors\, and other officials from twenty-first-century Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns\, to make a powerful case for abolishing the antiquated and anti-democratic Electoral College. In Let the People Pick the President he shows how we can at long last make every vote in the United States count—and restore belief in our democratic system.”\n\nBook Group welcomes LWVN members and nonmembers. Attending one discussion does not commit a reader to attend others. \nRegister below to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-let-the-people-pick-the-president-the-case-for-abolishing-the-electoral-college/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220831T135008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T020837Z
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SUMMARY:September Ideas Forum  - Civics 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the how-to’s of being an active citizen \nYou care about our government – local\, state\, and federal. But are you completely comfortable with the hows and why’s – and the results – of reaching out to your legislators? Do you fully understand the purpose of a witness slip and how to submit one? Do you understand how laws get passed? Do you know the difference between a veto session and a special session in the legislature? Do you understand when passed bills go into effect? \nJoin us Wednesday\, September 14 at 7 pm to find out the answers to these questions and more. Do you have questions of your own you would like answered? Please submit them to lwvnaperville@gmail.com and put Civics 101 in the subject line. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/september-ideas-forum-civics-101/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220804T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014417Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group\, August 19 – Madame Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power
DESCRIPTION:MADAM SPEAKER is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics. \nBefore she was Nancy Pelosi\, she was Nancy D’Alesandro. Her father was a big-city mayor and her mother his political organizer. When  Nancy’s mother encour­aged her young daughter to become a nun\, Nancy told her mother that being a priest sounded more appealing. She didn’t begin running for office until she was 46 years old\, with her five children mostly out of the nest.With that\, she found her calling. Madam Speaker is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics.This event is open to both League members and nonmembers.  \nRegister below to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nRegister here.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-august-19-madame-speaker-nancy-pelosi-and-the-lessons-of-power/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220808T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014422Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group\, August 16 - Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power
DESCRIPTION:MADAM SPEAKER is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics. \nBefore she was Nancy Pelosi\, she was Nancy D’Alesandro. Her father was a big-city mayor and her mother his political organizer. When  Nancy’s mother encour­aged her young daughter to become a nun\, Nancy told her mother that being a priest sounded more appealing. She didn’t begin running for office until she was 46 years old\, with her five children mostly out of the nest.With that\, she found her calling. Madam Speaker is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics.This event is open to both League members and nonmembers.  \nRegister below to receive the Zoom link. After registering\, you receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nRegister here.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-august-16-madam-speaker-nancy-pelosi-and-the-lessons-of-power/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220727T200706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014428Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Ideas Forum – Confronting Gun Violence in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters has had a strong position on gun safety and gun violence for many years. The League of Women Voters believes that the proliferation of handguns and semiautomatic assault weapons in the United States is a major health and safety threat to its citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety. \nJim McGrath\, Gun Violence Prevention issues specialist with the League of Women Voters of Illinois\, will review interpretations of the second amendment while focusing on current laws and issues on the local level. He’ll discuss proposed bills in Illinois and how to become active in this important issues. \nRegister here.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/monthly-ideas-forum-confronting-gun-violence-in-illinois/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220610T202412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014434Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group July 15 – The Hardest Job in the World: the American Presidency
DESCRIPTION:The Hardest Job in the World: the American Presidency by John Dickerson \nFrom Goodreads: \nFrom the 60 Minutes correspondent\, a deep dive into the history\, evolution\, and current state of the American presidency–and how we can make the job less impossible and more productive for the future. \nJohn Dickerson looks at the history of the American presidency and how the office is altogether different than the job we discuss during presidential campaigns. In campaigns\, the presidency is a magical place where the will of its occupant can move the nation. In reality\, the presidency is stretched\, burdened\, and unmatched for the complexity of the modern world.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-july-15-the-hardest-job-in-the-world-the-american-presidency/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220610T202211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014439Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group: The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer
DESCRIPTION:The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer \nFrom Goodreads \nA sitting justice reflects upon the authority of the Supreme Court—how that authority was gained and how measures to restructure the Court could undermine both the Court and the constitutional system of checks and balances that depends on it. \nStephen Breyer\, drawing upon his experience as a Supreme Court justice\, sounds a cautionary note. Mindful of the Court’s history\, he suggests that the judiciary’s hard-won authority could be marred by reforms premised on the assumption of ideological bias. Having\, as Hamilton observed\, “no influence over either the sword or the purse\,” the Court earned its authority by making decisions that have\, over time\, increased the public’s trust. If public trust is now in decline\, one part of the solution is to promote better understandings of how the judiciary actually works: how judges adhere to their oaths and how they try to avoid considerations of politics and popularity.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-the-authority-of-the-court-and-the-peril-of-politics-by-stephen-breyer/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220413T214706Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Book Group: The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer
DESCRIPTION:The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics by Stephen Breyer \nFrom Goodreads \nA sitting justice reflects upon the authority of the Supreme Court—how that authority was gained and how measures to restructure the Court could undermine both the Court and the constitutional system of checks and balances that depends on it. \nStephen Breyer\, drawing upon his experience as a Supreme Court justice\, sounds a cautionary note. Mindful of the Court’s history\, he suggests that the judiciary’s hard-won authority could be marred by reforms premised on the assumption of ideological bias. Having\, as Hamilton observed\, “no influence over either the sword or the purse\,” the Court earned its authority by making decisions that have\, over time\, increased the public’s trust. If public trust is now in decline\, one part of the solution is to promote better understandings of how the judiciary actually works: how judges adhere to their oaths and how they try to avoid considerations of politics and popularity.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-the-authority-of-the-court-and-the-peril-of-politics-by-stephen-breyer/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220413T214208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014450Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group: Kill Switch – The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy by Adam Jentleson
DESCRIPTION:Kill Switch – The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy by Adam Jentleson \nFrom Goodreads \nEvery major decision governing our diverse\, majority-female\, and increasingly liberal country bears the stamp of the United States Senate\, an institution controlled by people who are almost exclusively white\, overwhelmingly male\, and disproportionately conservative. Although they do not represent a majority of Americans—and will not for the foreseeable future—today’s Republican senators possess the power to block most legislation. Once known as “the world’s greatest deliberative body\,” the Senate has become one of the greatest threats to our democracy. How did this happen? \nTaking us into the Capitol Hill backrooms where the institution’s decline is most evident\, Jentleson shows that many of the greatest challenges of our era—partisan polarization\, dark money\, a media culture built on manufactured outrage—converge within the Senate. Even as he charts the larger forces that have shaped the institution where he served\, Jentleson offers incisive portraits of the powerful senators who laid the foundation for the modern Senate\, from Calhoun to McConnell to LBJ’s mentor\, Richard Russell\, to the unapologetic racist Jesse Helms.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-kill-switch-the-rise-of-the-modern-senate-and-the-crippling-of-american-democracy-by-adam-jentleson/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220518T191739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014456Z
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SUMMARY:14th Congressional District Republican Primary Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Us	\n\n				Thursday\, May 19\n	\n7pm by Zoom Meeting \nHear from the Republican Candidates running for the Illinois 14th Congressional District\nAll official candidates have been invited: \nScott Gryder\, Mike Koolidge\, Jack Lombardi\, Jim Marter\, Jaime Milton\nSponsored by The League of Women Voters of Naperville\, The League of Women Voters Aurora Area\,and The League of Women Voters of DeKalb County \nThe Candidate Forum is free and open to all\, but registration is required. \n	\n		Register for Candidate Forum\n			 \nHow a Candidate Forum Works\nAll candidate forums are run by trained\, non-partisan moderators. Equal time is given to all candidates to answer each question. \nThe candidates will have two minutes to present an opening statement\, in turn\, alphabetically. \nQuestions will be chosen in advance by the League for appropriateness and relevance from those solicited from League members as well as community members. The moderator will ask questions in rotation so that each candidate will have the opportunity to be the first to answer. Candidates will each have up to two minutes to answer each question. \nAfter the questions are completed\, each candidate will have two minutes to provide a closing statement\, in turn. \nNo surrogates are permitted to participate. An uncontested forum\, that is\, one with only one candidate\, is not permitted.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/14th-congressional-district-republican-primary-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220413T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014503Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Group: Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein
DESCRIPTION:Are our polarized political institutions driving our political system towards crisis? \nFrom Goodreads: \nDiscover how American politics became a toxic system\, why we participate in it\, and what it means for our future–from journalist\, political commentator\, and cofounder of Vox\, Ezra Klein. \nIn this groundbreaking book\, Klein shows how and why American politics polarized around identity in the 20th century\, and what that polarization did to the way we see the world and each other. And he traces the feedback loops between our polarized political identities and our polarized political institutions that are driving our political system towards crisis.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/tuesday-book-group-why-were-polarized-by-ezra-klein/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T090314
CREATED:20220413T211627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T014509Z
UID:45518-1650025800-1650031200@lwvnaperville.org
SUMMARY:Friday Book Group: Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein
DESCRIPTION:Are our polarized political institutions driving our political system towards crisis? \nFrom Goodreads: \nDiscover how American politics became a toxic system\, why we participate in it\, and what it means for our future–from journalist\, political commentator\, and cofounder of Vox\, Ezra Klein. \nIn this groundbreaking book\, Klein shows how and why American politics polarized around identity in the 20th century\, and what that polarization did to the way we see the world and each other. And he traces the feedback loops between our polarized political identities and our polarized political institutions that are driving our political system towards crisis.
URL:https://lwvnaperville.org/event/friday-book-group-why-were-polarized-by-ezra-klein/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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