Democratic Club
by Mary Larson
LW contributor
The Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday, March 20, in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, at 1:30 p.m. In order to have time to socialize with one another before the meeting begins, members are invited to bring their own bag lunch and arrive as early as 12:45 for the 1:30 meeting. Coffee, water and individually wrapped snacks will be available.
LW Democrats and supporters who are not yet club members are welcome to attend the upcoming meeting as visitors.
LW Democrats and supporters are also invited to attend the club’s ongoing Voter Education Series.. This session will address the issue of immigration. People can learn about ways in which the U.S. immigration system should and could be improved, as well as what can be done about it. Space is limited in Room 3 so advance registrations are encouraged but not required; email Beverleybender@gmail. com.
An audio edition of an important book by Nadine Strossen dealing with the topic of free speech is now available for pre-order. A hard copy of the book is already available on Amazon. Titled “Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know,” the book includes strong arguments both for and against protecting the most controversial speech, such as hate speech and disinformation.
As of Jan. 29, Democrats reportedly outnumbered Republicans in Orange County by roughly 74,000 voters. That count breaks down to 686,390 registered Democrats compared to 612,535 registered Republicans. Independent voters continue to be a big block in the county with more than 416,000 No Party Preference voters.
The Leisure World Democratic Club believes health care is a right, diversity is a strength, the economy should work for everyone, and that facts and truth matter.
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Democrats and supporters are invited to subscribe to the club’s newsletter by emailing mlarson.telfords@gmail.com
or calling editor Mary Larson at 562-296-8521. People are asked to include their complete contact information, including name, address, phone number and email.
