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Restorative Justice

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in November 2023.

News

Attorney Tauya Forst recently sat down with Mary Hobein, a member of LGWVDGWL to discuss the subject of restorative justice. Mrs.

Supreme Court: Bridging the Divide with the ACLU

Special Guest Ed Yohnka, of the Illinois ACLU, shared an update on upcoming decisions from the US Supreme Court and lead a discussion about the impact on our communities. Strategies for engaging friends and family about these decisions will also be shared.

If you missed this event you can watch it here!

Diwali Celebration

Celebrate Diwali with the Village of Woodridge Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) on Sunday, November 12 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center (2600 Center Dr.) Listen to live music, view the lighting ceremony, hear from inspiring speakers, and more! You can register here.

Learn with the League: Caucus 101

Submitted by Ames & Story County in November 2023.

Event Date:

11/16/2023 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Ames Public Library

Iowa Caucuses: Everything you wanted to know but didn't ask!

Wordly Goods Fundraiser

Submitted by Ames & Story County in November 2023.

Event Date:

11/16/2023 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

Event location:

Wordly Goods

Support the League and buy some amazing handicrafts!

Alachua County Libraries Offers an Issues & Controversies Database

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2023.

News

The Alachua County Library District offers an Issues & Controversies Database which aims to provide the most accurate, accessible, and authoritative content about politics, government, business, education, and popular culture. The database presents arguments on both sides of every issue in a clear, balanced, and unbiased manner.

ICE Out of MA

This article and forum from 2023 is a little outdated - not because the issue has gone away, but because it has become more threatening to our immigrant community.
The situation it describes - immigrants being detained for extended periods - is still occurring.
The backlog and long delays in obtaining legal status, and ultimately citizenship, has gotten worse.
And immigrants are being threatened with deportation without due process.

October 17th program on Water has been postponed

Submitted by Mendocino County in October 2023.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the program on Water has been postponed. There will be no LWVMC program on Tuesday, October 17th. Please accept our appologies.