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SUMMARY:How Democrats Can Win
DESCRIPTION:Here are links to the information that was covered and/or referenced. \nWe started with a half-hour talk by Ezra Klein (originally recorded before last November’s election): \nhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/opinion/democrats-liberalism-elections-crick.html \nWe then moved to the state of democracy in the U.S. As I then mentioned\, there are three organizations that rate the state of democracy in countries around the world: Freedom House in the US\, a think-tank associated with the Economist magazine in England\, and V-Dem in Stockholm. The 2026 V-Dem report was recently released. One quick note from the Executive Summary of the V-Dem report says it all: “The USA loses its long-term status as a liberal democracy – for the first time in over 50 years.” Here is a link to the full 2026 V-Dem Report on the 2025 State of Democracy across the world: \nhttps://www.v-dem.net/documents/75/V-Dem_Institute_Democracy_Report_2026_lowres.pdf \nAnd then we talked about the need to do much more than just elect Democrats. Here is the link to the article noting that we cannot rely on the democracy we had to protect us! It failed us before and it can and will fail again! We must build the democracy that we were promised\, but that was never fully delivered! (Thanks to Margaret Babcock for pointing me to this article!) \nhttps://antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com/p/how-democracies-win \nAnd here is a bonus: the 2026 state of democracy report from Freedom House (“The Growing Shadow of Autocracy”); although not quite as damning of American democracy as V-Dem\, it notes the serious decline in the state of democracy in the U.S.: “Among countries rated Free\, the United States\, Bulgaria\, and Italy have experienced the year’s largest declines. In the United States\, an escalation in both legislative dysfunction and executive dominance\, growing pressure on people’s ability to engage in free expression\, and the new administration’s moves to undermine anticorruption safeguards all contributed to the negative score change. The United States lost 3 points on the report’s 100-point scale\, bringing its net decline since 2005 to 12 points\, more than any other country rated Free during the same period except for Nauru and Bulgaria.” Here is a link to the full report: \nhttps://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2026/growing-shadow-autocracy#democracy-and-freedom-will-endure
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/how-democrats-can-win/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:to be posted when available
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/april-2026-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
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SUMMARY:General Meeting: Meet the Food Hub Team
DESCRIPTION:click here to access the slides:
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/general-meeting-meet-the-food-hub-team/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="(Ms.) Ross Fairweather":MAILTO:rossfair63@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260310T165054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T165054Z
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SUMMARY:Our Broken Election System
DESCRIPTION:Click here to access the slides:
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/our-broken-election-system/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260310T164650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T164650Z
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SUMMARY:PA’s Budgets: Current & Future
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/pas-budgets-current-future/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T144423Z
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SUMMARY:March 2026 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Click here to access the newsletter:  Dems Club Newsletter 2026 March
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/march-2026-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260131T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T193125Z
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SUMMARY:Petition Signing Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/petition-signing-event/
LOCATION:Major WV apt-bldg sites
CATEGORIES:Petition Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T183613Z
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SUMMARY:Jess Branas\, candidate for PA 197th House District.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/jess-branas-candidate-for-pa-197th-house-district/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
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SUMMARY:Who Pays State and Local Taxes?
DESCRIPTION:Who Pays State and Local Taxes? What are the different kinds of taxes? Which ones tend to be progressive (reducing income inequality)?  In which states are the taxes focused more on the rich? And where do the taxes focus on the poor? \n  \nClick here to access the slides: Who Pays State Taxes
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/who-pays-state-and-local-taxes/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260201T202759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T202759Z
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SUMMARY:February 2026 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2026-02 V2
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/february-2026-newsletter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260101T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194936Z
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SUMMARY:February 2026 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2026-02 V2
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/february-2026-newsletter-2/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260131T183054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T204348Z
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SUMMARY:Nancy Mannion speaks\, candidate for Democratic nomination for US House of Representatives
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club General Meeting Slides 2026-01-27 V2
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/nancy-mannion-speaks-candidate-for-democratic-nomination-for-us-house-of-representatives/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20260101T185121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194838Z
UID:10000043-1767254400-1767286800@demswvc.com
SUMMARY:January 2026 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2026-01 V2
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/january-2026-newsletter-2/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20251201T205252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194133Z
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SUMMARY:December 2025 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2025 Dec
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/december-2025-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20251101T205143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194259Z
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2025-11 V1
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/november-2025-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20250828T185400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T151133Z
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SUMMARY:Kristy Gismot speaks about United Way Lancaster
DESCRIPTION:Kristy Gismot\, VP Resource Development\, United Way\, Lancaster\, PA \nSolicitation of your ideas\, suggestions and feedback
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/kristy-gismot/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="(Ms.) Ross Fairweather":MAILTO:rossfair63@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20251021T171035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T152621Z
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SUMMARY:American Bar Association (ABA) Task Force for American Democracy
DESCRIPTION:ABA Task Force for Democracy 2025-10-21
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/35059/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20251021T152245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T191305Z
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2025 Oct
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/october-2025-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20250828T185142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T154112Z
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SUMMARY:David LaMotte speaks on how to change the world
DESCRIPTION:We will present David LaMotte’s video on how to change the world. It is not naive to think you can change the world\, it is naive to think you could be in the world and not change it\, but that change happens in community. Business meeting follows.  Come join us.  All are welcome. \nClick here to see slides: Dems Club General Meeting Slides 2025 Sept \nClick here to see the meeting minutes:  Dems General Meeting Minutes 2025-09-30
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/david-lamotte-speaks-on-how-to-change-the-world/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="(Ms.) Ross Fairweather":MAILTO:rossfair63@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20250828T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T144345Z
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SUMMARY:Judicial Elections and Retention
DESCRIPTION:Our own Jerry Henige will discuss the importance of retaining existing Democratic judges as well as electing new ones.  Come join us.  All are welcome. \nClick here to see slides from the event: UoD Judicial Retentions and Elections
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/judicial-elections-and-retention/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20250924T184942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T193132Z
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SUMMARY:September 2025 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2025 Sep
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/september-2025-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030446
CREATED:20250517T185149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T135812Z
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SUMMARY:Hear from Three Local Candidates
DESCRIPTION:  \nMeet our Democratic School Board candidates Sarah Cook and Kirk Williard\, as well as West Lampeter Township Supervisor candidate Tracy Arnold. \n  \nClick this link to open.  Dems Club General Meeting Slides 2025-08-26 V4 \nClick this link to open.  Dems General Meeting Minutes 2025-08-26
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/general-meeting/
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250723T144339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T213220Z
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SUMMARY:Court Appointed Special Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Our Democracy: Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children;  Tuesday\, August 19th  @10 am\, Education Room at the Cultural Center \nErin Small is returning as our guest speaker. She will talk to us about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). Their Mission is to provide a qualified and compassionate court-appointed volunteer advocate to every child who is abused and neglected\, to ensure the fundamental human right of having a safe\, nurturing\, and permanent home is met. To date\, they have served over 1\,200 children. Please join us; everyone is welcome.
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/court-appointed-special-advocates/
LOCATION:Cultural Center Education Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250924T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192315Z
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SUMMARY:August 2025 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2025 Aug V2
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/august-2025-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250425T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T192546Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Milagro House Group Tour #2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this second\, identical tour of the impressive Milagro House to be held at 10 AM on Tuesday July 29th.  This non-profit helps women with children achieve long-term success through education. Pre-registration is required: contact Ross Fairweather at rossfair63@gmail.com or 717-405-8447 to signup and schedule a ride to the event.  (Allow two hours\, door-to-door total duration.) \nClick on this hotlink to learn more about Milagro House:  Milagro House Field Trips
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/july-29-2025-milagro-house-group-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="(Ms.) Ross Fairweather":MAILTO:rossfair63@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250425T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T194745Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Milagro House Tour Group #1
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of the impressive Milagro House to be held at 2 PM on Wednesday July 23rd. This non-profit helps women with children achieve long-term success through education. Pre-registration is required: contact Ross Fairweather at rossfair63@gmail.com or 717-405-8447 to signup and schedule a ride to the event.  (Allow three hours\, door-to-door total duration.) \nTo learn more about Milagro House\, click on this hotlink: Milagro House Field Trips
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/jul-23-2025-milagro-house-tour-group-1/
LOCATION:669 West Chestnut Street\, 669 W Chestnut St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="(Ms.) Ross Fairweather":MAILTO:rossfair63@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250616T133238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T192946Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Mannion will be our speaker on Monday\, July 21\, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM.  She is a nurse\, advocate\, humanitarian\, and author who recently spoke at a local rally protesting federal budget cuts to healthcare and science.  She is anticipating running for US Congress to challenge Representative Lloyd Smucker. \nAll are welcome to attend.
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/understanding-our-democracy-nancy-mannion/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250616T132944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143318Z
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SUMMARY:Housing and Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:We will look back at the origins of today’s crisis\, the inadequate responses over the years\, and how we can best address both housing & homelessness. \nPlease join us if you can; everyone is welcome.  To see the slides from this event\, click on this link: UoD Housing First Works
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/understanding-our-democracy-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250924T191641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T192247Z
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SUMMARY:July 2025 Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Dems Club Newsletter 2025 July
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/july-2025-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Newsletters
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T030447
CREATED:20250424T060019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T140432Z
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SUMMARY:Hear speaker PA Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DESCRIPTION:Come hear PA Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El talk about the current events underway in the legislative session with an emphasis on the housing crisis in PA and Lancaster County. \nClick on this link to open the slides:  Dems Club General Meeting Slides 2025 June \nClick on this link to open the meeting minutes: Dems General Meeting Minutes 2025-06-24
URL:https://demswvc.com/event/june-24-2025/
CATEGORIES:General Meetings
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