Put Down Your Boxing Gloves When Talking Politics (SE24J-1)

Monday, September 9, 7:00-9:00 pm

Rockford University Fisher Memorial Chapel

This FREE program, presented for the annual Rockford University Constitution Day Forum, explores engaging in civil political discourse from multiple perspectives. Moderated by the League of Women Voters of Rockford and Womanspace, the panel includes:

• Catherine Forslund, RU Professor of US History, will offer historical context on contentious presidential campaigns
• Ron Lee, RU Political Science Professor, will share insights about having a political conversation in a civil, courteous manner.
• Barb Laimins, Chair of the League of Women Voters Illinois Misinformation Task Force,  will share the goals and scope of their efforts.
• Charles Stone, State Coordinator for Braver Angels of Illinois which seeks to depolarize American politics, a retired attorney, and adjunct faculty at DePaul University, will share wisdom for more cooperation and community.

Following the panel discussion, there will be a “Meet and Greet” with candidates running in the November 5 election who are in attendance. These candidates will be encouraged to share information (for just a few minutes) about themselves and their political ideas.

This program is FREE, but please register by September 7

Sponsored by Womanspace, League of Women Voters Greater Rockford,

Alpha Kappa Alpha, American Association of University Women & Rockford University.