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SUMMARY:Eliminating the Electoral College (LWV McHenry County)
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of McHenry County\, in partnership with the McHenry County College Office of Student Life\, will present an overview of the Electoral College and what it means for the Presidential Election. Since 1970\, the League of Women Voters has believed that the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a direct popular vote. Join us to learn more!\nThis is a hybrid event. Register to attend via Zoom. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1SMU5SVHQTOKGsfSUy8vqw#/registration You are welcome to attend this event in person at McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center\, 8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL 60012.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/eliminating-the-electoral-college-lwv-mchenry-county/
LOCATION:McHenry County College Luecht Conference Center\,8900 U.S. Highway 14\, Crystal Lake\, IL 60012\, https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1SMU5SVHQTOKGsfSUy8vqw#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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SUMMARY:ENERGIZE Leadership Training: Breakout Sessions (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:ENERGIZE: Empowerment Network for Engaging and Revitalized Growth\, Inspiration\, and a Zest for Excellence\nFollowing up on our August 29 training session https://tockify.com/lwvil/detail/615/1724972400000 \, LWVIL is offering breakout sessions to focus on specific League leadership roles. This virtual event is open to all new and experienced leaders of Illinois local Leagues and MAS Units\, as well as any interested members.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=599&\nBreakout Session Options:\n  * Executive Leadership Team (Presidents\, co-presidents\, vice presidents\, secretaries)\n  * Communications\n  * Issues & Advocacy\n  * Membership\n  * Treasurers\n  * Voter Service
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/energize-leadership-training-breakout-sessions-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20240909T170305Z
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SUMMARY:Put Down Your Boxing Gloves When Talking Politics (LWV Greater Rockford)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel to explore engaging in civil political discourse among family and friends!\nThe panelists will provide different points of view involving civil discourse\, to include:\nCatherine Forslund\, Rockford University Professor of American History\, offering historical context on contentious presidential campaigns.\nRon Lee\, Rockford University Professor of Political Science\, will share insights about how to have a political conversation in a civil\, courteous manner.\nBarb Laimins\, chair of the League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL) Mis/Disinformation Task Force\, will share steps that will help you identify misinformation and disinformation.\nCharles Stone\, state coordinator of Braver Angels\, will share experiences of bringing conservatives and liberals together in conversation about political issues.\nThis event is co-sponsored by LWV Greater Rockford\, Woman Space\, AAUW\, AKA and Rockford University.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/put-down-your-boxing-gloves-when-talking-politics-lwv-greater-rockford/
LOCATION:Rockford University\, 2401 E State St\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T194500
DTSTAMP:20240911T170358Z
CREATED:20240815T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T170358Z
UID:10781-1726079400-1726083900@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:SCOTUS Recap (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss LWVIL’s First Annual SCOTUS Recap! Steven Schwinn\, Professor of Law at the University of Illinois Chicago\, will join us to speak on major decisions made by the Supreme Court this summer—and the impact those decisions are likely to have on the future of the United States executive branch\, the balance of powers\, and democracy in general.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=604&\nThis virtual event is free and open to the public.\nAbout the Speaker\nSteven D. Schwinn is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. He teaches Constitutional Law\, First Amendment\, Comparative Constitutional Law and Human Rights\, and Lawyering Skills.\nSteve is founding editor-in-chief of the American Constitution Society Supreme Court Review and founding co-editor of the Constitutional Law Prof Blog. He regularly writes for the American Bar Association’s Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases and is a frequent commenter on issues related to constitutional law and human rights.\nProfessor Schwinn earned his B.A. from Michigan State University and his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law. He previously taught at the University of Maryland School of Law and George Washington University Law School. He practiced full time in the Office of the General Counsel at the Peace Corps.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/scotus-recap-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=604&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T140000
DTSTAMP:20240912T170312Z
CREATED:20240815T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T170312Z
UID:10782-1726146000-1726149600@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Observer Corps Training (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:The League’s Observer Corps play a key role in community education and engagement. Trained Observers help their communities stay informed about decisions that impact them locally\, while encouraging government transparency and accountability. Learn more about the Observer Corps. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eb87706d3837677cd92bc85/t/5f501303c3d245426c596b10/1599083268675/observer-program-090220.pdf\nJoin us for this virtual session to become a trained Observer!\nObserver training is open to League members only. Register to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=614&
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/observer-training-lwvil/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20240913T170609Z
CREATED:20240815T153316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T170609Z
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SUMMARY:An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America (LWV Palos-Orland area)
DESCRIPTION:Join the authors at this presentation of their book\, I’M SORRY FOR MY LOSS: AN URGENT EXAMINATION OF REPRODUCTIVE CARE IN AMERICA\, to be released on September 24\, 2024.\nDoors open at 9:30 AM for coffee and a sweet. You will have an opportunity to speak with the authors\, Rebecca Little and Colleen Long\, before the program.\nInsights from other authors who have written on this subject:\n“Written with compassion and rigorous research\, this is a book America needs right now.” — Leah Hazard\, midwife and author of Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began\n“This richly reported and deeply personal book is not just for people who have experienced pregnancy loss\, but for anyone who cares about women living in America today.” — Jessica Zucker\, PhD\, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir\, a Movement
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/an-urgent-examination-of-reproductive-care-in-america-lwv-palos-orland-area/
LOCATION:Palos Heights Public Library\, 12501 S 71st Ave\, Palos Heights\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Defend Democracy Drop-Ins (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all local Leagues! LWVIL is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn session to introduce our Defend Democracy Drop-In program.\nDefend Democracy Drop-Ins are energizing meet-ups where League members and their friends can get together to take action on issues they care about. Join us to learn more about what a Defend Democracy Drop-In is\, why it’s an excellent program\, and how you can implement them for your local League.\nRegister to attend. https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609& All League members are welcome.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/lunch-learn-defend-democracy-drop-ins/
LOCATION:https://lwvil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lwvil/eventRegistration.jsp?event=609&
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T180000
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DTSTAMP:20240921T173842Z
CREATED:20240822T153444Z
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UID:10806-1726509600-1726930800@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:'Democracy at Risk' Film Festival (LWV Chicago)
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Gene Siskel Film Center\, the League of Women Voters of Chicago presents four cinematic explorations of democracy’s trials and tribulations.\nUnderscoring the League’s dedication to stimulating conversation\, enhancing understanding about democratic institutions\, and the crucial role of civic involvement\, Democracy at Risk features four films that highlight historical and relevant issues shaping politics. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to civic engagement\, Democracy at Risk will deepen your appreciation for democracy’s complexities and the vital work that goes into fostering informed and active participation in government.\nFilm Showings:\n  * Monday\, September 16\, 6:00 pm: PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON\n  * Wednesday\, September 18\, 6:00 pm: ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN\n  * Friday\, September 20\, 6:00 pm: COSTA-GAVRAS’ “Z”\n  * Saturday\, September 21\, 2:00 pm: A FACE IN THE CROWD\nGet tickets! https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/democracy
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/democracy-at-risk-film-festival-lwv-chicago/
LOCATION:Gene Siskel Film Center\, 164 N State St\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20240917T171814Z
CREATED:20240912T170311Z
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SUMMARY:The Electoral College: Is it good for our democracy? (LWV Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area)
DESCRIPTION:League of Women Voters Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area is hosting their Fall Kick-Off as a community education event on National Voter Registration Day.\nJoy Guscott-Mueller\, President of the LWV Lake Michigan Region\, will be sharing how and why the LWV is advocating for the elimination of The Electoral College.\nAll are invited to join us at CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults)\, 400 Hastings Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL 60045 at 6:30PM on Tuesday\, September 17\, 2024. Please arrive early for socializing and connecting from 6:30 to 7PM. The program will begin promptly at 7PM.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/the-electoral-college-is-it-good-for-our-democracy-lwv-lake-forest-lake-bluff-area/
LOCATION:CROYA (Committee Representing Our Young Adults)\, 400 Hastings Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20240917T171814Z
CREATED:20240819T153312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T171814Z
UID:10796-1726599600-1726605000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Review of Recent US Supreme Court Decisions (LWV La Grange Area)
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area will host a review of recent Supreme Court decisions. LWV La Grange Area board member Janice Goldberg\, who has closely followed and reported on Supreme Court decisions for many years\, will present another informative review of some of SCOTUS’ important decisions during its last session (October 2023-June 2024). Jan will provide a general retrospective on the cases that were before the Court and discuss a few of them in more detail.\nAmong these are (1) Trump v. United States—the “Presidential Immunity” case\, (2) Snyder v. US—a corruption case that deals with the Mike Madigan trial and sentencing in the ComEd 4 convictions\, and (3) Lopez Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (the Secretary of Commerce) that has huge implications for how federal agencies enforce rules\, known as the “Chevron Deference” Case. This event is free of charge and open to the public.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/review-of-recent-us-supreme-court-decisions-lwv-la-grange-area/
LOCATION:La Grange Park Public Library\, 555 N la Grange Rd\, La Grange Park\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20240919T172514Z
CREATED:20240821T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T172514Z
UID:10803-1726772400-1726776000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It (LWVIL)
DESCRIPTION:We’re all susceptible to misinformation\, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible\, we can learn how deception works\, recognize the signs\, and empower ourselves.\nJoin Illinois public libraries for a virtual talk with Professor Dan Simons\, co-author of Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It\, brought to you in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Illinois Mis/Disinformation Task Force.\nRegister to attend. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration\nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Daniel J. Simons is a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois where he heads the Visual Cognition Laboratory. In addition to his position in the Department of Psychology\, he has courtesy appointments in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising and the Gies College of Business. His research explores the limits of awareness and memory\, the reasons why we often are unaware of those limits\, and the implications of such limits for our personal and professional lives.\nDr. Simons received his BA from Carleton College and his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from Cornell University. He spent five years on the faculty at Harvard University before moving to Illinois in 2002. He is a Fellow and Charter Member of the Association for Psychological Science\, a fellow of the Psychonomic Society\, an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow\, and he has received many awards for his research and teaching\, including the 2003 Early Career Award from the American Psychological Association. He and his co-author Christopher Chabris received the 2004 Ig Nobel Award (given for research that “first makes you laugh and then makes you think”). He was the founding editor in chief of the APS journal\, Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science.\nHe is the co-author\, with Christopher Chabris\, of the 2023 book Nobody’s Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It as well as the 2010 New York Times bestseller\, The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us. He has published more than 100 scholarly papers and has penned articles for the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, the Chicago Tribune\, Smithsonian Magazine\, and the Chronicle of Higher Education\, and many other outlets. His work has been featured in science museums worldwide. In addition to his talks for academic audiences\, he speaks regularly to companies\, organizations\, societies\, and the broader public.\nDr. Simons has won awards for his teaching and mentoring\, and he currently teaches undergraduate statistics and graduate courses on research practices\, speaking and writing for broad audiences\, and special topics related to attention and awareness (including a course on psychology and magic).\nHis hobbies include biking\, juggling\, bridge\, chess\, and wearing gorilla suits in public.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/nobodys-fool-why-we-get-taken-in-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-lwvil/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ul2E-ARYScCwbfAWQW9jUw#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T113000
DTSTAMP:20240920T172313Z
CREATED:20240822T153444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T172313Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing: Chicago’s Elected School Board (LWV Chicago)
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Chicago to hear from Becky Vevea\, Bureau Chief for Chalkbeat Chicago. Becky will be addressing Chicago school issues\, including the new elected school board.\nChicago Public Schools (CPS) will begin the transition to an elected school board https://www.lwvchicago.org/news/chicago-elected-school-board-2024 with the General Election on November 5\, 2024\, when half of the Board members will be elected.\nRegister to attend https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/briefing-chicagos-elected-school-board-lwv-chicago/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-mgrDkrHNVroDULr1l3pNvHweA0Jnw3#/registration
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20240924T175347Z
CREATED:20240825T154901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T175347Z
UID:10817-1727202600-1727208000@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:Fake News: The Evolution of Alternative Facts (LWV Oak Park/River Forest)
DESCRIPTION:Join the League of Women Voters of Oak Park-River Forest for an insightful discussion on the evolution of alternative facts and the growing threat of mis/disinformation.\nOur guest speaker\, Michael A Spikes Ph.D\, is a renowned lecturer and director of Teach for Chicago Journalism in the Medill School of Journalism\, Media\, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University. He will share his expertise on media literacy and news media literacy education\, providing valuable insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of information in the modern era.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your critical thinking skills and become a more informed citizen.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/fake-news-the-evolution-of-alternative-facts-lwv-oak-park-river-forest/
LOCATION:Oak Park Public Library\, 701 Lake St\, Oak Park\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T201500
DTSTAMP:20240930T180742Z
CREATED:20240921T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T180742Z
UID:10876-1727722800-1727727300@lwvelginarea.org
SUMMARY:A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens (LWV Arlington Heights/Mt Prospect/Buffalo Grove)
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the Challenge of Civic Engagement on Climate Issues\nPlease join the Environmental Group of The League of Women Voters Arlington Hts-Mt. Prospect-Buffalo Grove as we host a Zoom presentation on climate change as it pertains to reproduction.\nDate: Monday\, September 30\, 2024\nTime: 7:00-8:15pm\nWhere: Zoom Register at A Look at Climate Through the Reproductive Justice Lens – Events – League of Women Voters Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove Area (lwvah.org) https://lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=475848&item_id=2365818\nPresenters:\nDr. Regina de Leon Gomez\, MD\, FACOG\, LSSGB\nDr. Gomez is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist on Faculty at the Chicago Medical School. She is active with the Medical Society Consortium and Health-Climate Communications Champion.\nDr. Myrtis Sullivan\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP\nDr. Sullivan is a Pediatrician and the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Child Healthcare Foundation and the former Assistant Dean for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion at the Chicago Medical School.\nWould you like to learn about how the changed climate and environmental degradation is affecting female/women’s health? Did you know that the reproductive health of our community is affected by heat\, pollution and extreme weather events?\nKnowledge is power! Join us for a short presentation and Q&A session.\nNO FEE\, but you need to register to attend https://www.lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=475848&item_id=2365818 this virtual event via Zoom.
URL:https://lwvelginarea.org/event/a-look-at-climate-through-the-reproductive-justice-lens-lwv-arlington-heights-mt-prospect-buffalo-grove/
LOCATION:Zoom – Registration Required\, https://www.lwvah.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=475848&item_id=2365818
CATEGORIES:Membership
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