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Date: 10/21/2024
Subject: LWV-CC October News
From: LWV-CC



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October News

Be a Voter!
Early Voting Starts Today
 
Early voting starts today, October 21 and goes through November 1 for the November 5 election. Make sure you are prepared to be a voter! This election will include the president, US senator and representatives, TX senators and representatives, State Board of Education, Collin County commissioners, sheriff, constable, tax assessor-collector, and more.
 

Election Protection
Election Protection and Assistance Hotlines Open
 
If you, or anyone you know, encounters issues at the polls, or if you simply have a question about voting, don't hesitate to contact the Election Protection hotline. The hotline is run by a coalition of non-partisan organizations, including the League of Women Voters, and is staffed by a trained legal team. See below for hotline numbers and more information.
  • English language hotline (call or text) - 866-OUR-VOTE AKA 866-687-8683
  • Spanish language hotline (call only) - 888-VE-Y-VOTA AKA 888-839-8682
  • Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and Tagalog hotline (call only) - 888-API-VOTE AKA 888-274-8683
  • Arabic language hotline (call only) 844-YALLA-US AKA 944-925-5287
  • For more information, visit 866OurVote.org

Sips and civics
Sips and Civics
 
Join us on the evening of Thursday, October 24 at Spring Creek Barbeque in Frisco for Sips and Civics! Get dinner or drinks, socialize, and learn about important topics related to our democracy.
 
In October, Marty Jones from the non-partisan non-profit Braver Angels will join us to discuss strategies and skills for handling family political differences. This will be especially helpful as the holiday season approaches!
 
Register now to save your spot, and bring a friend!
 
Doors open at 6PM, presentation and discussion from 7:00-8:30PM. Arrive around 6-6:30PM if you plan to buy dinner and socialize, or arrive by 7:00 to just hear the presentation and participate in the discussion.
 
Braver Angels is leading the nation's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide for the good of our democratic republic. As we head into the election, they are bringing together "We the People" to find a hopeful alternative to toxic politics. Join us to discuss how we can work together across the political spectrum and demand the same from our politicians.
 

Lunch with the League Updated
Lunch with the League -  McKinney and Plano
 
Everyone is welcome at a social lunch with LWV-CC on Friday, October 25, 11:30AM-1:00PM, at Hydeout Cafe, 1751 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney. Enjoy socializing and discussing issues while maintaining LWV's nonpartisan policy of not supporting or opposing any candidate or political party. Click here to register. If you are a member, please log in to the website before registering.
 
All are welcome to a social lunch with LWV-CC on Tuesday, November 12, 11:30AM-1:00PM at BJ's Restaurant, 1101 N Central Expy, in Plano. Enjoy socializing and discussing issues while maintaining LWV's nonpartisan policy of not supporting or opposing any candidate or political party. Click here to register. If you are a member, please log in to the website before registering.
 

Book Club Updated
Book Club
 
All are invited to the League of Women Voters of Collin County Book Club on Wednesday, November 13 7:00-8:00 pm. We will meet on Zoom to discuss ''Let Us Descend" by Jesmyn Ward. We will share our nonpartisan thoughts on the book as well as various discussion questions. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link. If you are a member, log in on the website before registering.
 
The book club has also decided on the rest of the books that they will be reading this League year. The list is below. See a book you're interested in? Check it out and join us!
  
January - When We Walk By: Forgotten Humanity, Broken Systems, and the Role We Can Each Play in Ending Homelessness in America by Kevin F. Adler and Donald W. Burnes
March - American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church by Andrew L. Whitehead
May - First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
 

Empowering voters. Defending democracy.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan 501C3 organization. We do not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We encourage informed and active participation in government, and we influence public policy through education and advocacy.