EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF THE MARICOPA COUNTY TABULATION AND ELECTIONS CENTER!

Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 @ 10am
Submitted by Susan Penner
NWMC is thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to all LWVNWMC members for the first tour, post renovation, of the Maricopa County Tabulation and Elections Center (MTEC) Mark your calendars NOW for this exciting occasion on Monday, September 18th, 2023, at 10:00 AM.  MTEC is undergoing renovations throughout the summer in preparation for the upcoming 2024 election season. As members of NWMC, we are honored to be the first group granted access to this state-of-the-art facility.

Registration is required.  To secure your spot for this tour, we strongly suggest you register now so we can get a read on the response. We understand that the event is a few months away, but we encourage you to save the date and register promptly, as space is limited.
REGISTER HERE

The Recorders office is looking forward to showing us all the updates and inner workings of elections. Democracy in action! This is an opportunity not to be missed!  If you have questions, please contact Susan Penner:  susanpenner@msn.com

THE SUPREME COURT: A THREE-WEEK CLASS FOR MEMBERS OF NWMC LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

Registration Required for each day on NWMC Website Event Calendar

REGISTER HERE FOR 9/13/23 
REGISTER HERE FOR 9/20/23

This class is taught by Bonnie Saunders, PhD and is free and open to all members and their invited friends.  Registration will be required.  Mark your calendar now and see THE VOTER and mid-month eblasts for more information.  Read as many of these books on the Supreme Court as you are willing and able to read.

1. Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America by Michael Waldman
2. The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic by Stephen Vladek
3. The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts by Joan Biskupic
4. Nine Black Robes: Inside the Supreme Court's Drive to the Right and Its Historical Consequences by Joan Biskupic 

In addition here is a link to an excellent opinion piece by Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post entitled THE TRAGEDY OF JOHN ROBERTS
Article III of the U.S. Constitution creates only the Supreme Court and allows Congress to create other federal courts, which Congress has done.  In this course, we will discuss the U.S. Justice System as a whole but we will focus on the Supreme Court and its controversial history to this day.  The Court issued some controversial rulings in June as they do every year and we will certainly discuss them as well as earlier cases to include Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization in which the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.  Just in--the ruling on Moore vs Harper, in which the Supreme Court ruled against the Independent State Legislature Theory that would have given unfettered power to run federal elections!
Can you say “independent state legislature theory,” and know what it is?  Then you have joined other NWMC members who have been watching to see what the Supreme Court would rule in the case entitled Moore v Harper. On June 27, 2023 the Court issued its opinion in a vote of 6-3 that state legislatures cannot take actions that are against the law or the state constitution that governs their actions in their state. Here is the link to read more from THE CONVERSATION: Supreme Court says state lawmakers can’t just ignore state law when drawing voting districts or choosing presidential electors.

NWMC SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUB

Submitted by Bonnie Saunders

June 19, 2023, we had a good discussion about James Baker. We will not meet again until 3:00 p.m. on Zoom on Monday, September 25, 2023 -- that is the 4th Monday because on Sept 18th (the 3rd Monday), we will have a field trip as our Kick-Off for the fall.   The chosen book for September is LADY JUSTICE: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America by Dahlia Lithwick.  Try to read this excellent book and/or one of the other relatively new books on the Supreme Court.  In addition here is a link to an excellent opinion piece by Ruth Marcus of the Washington Post entitled THE TRAGEDY OF JOHN ROBERTS.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/04/supreme-court-john-roberts-tragedy-ruth-marcus/

HOW TO ORDER A NAME BADGE USING THE NWMC WEBSITE

Attention NWMC Members

Name badges are now available for order by all members, whether you are a new or existing member who might want to replace your badge.

Order your personalized LWV of Northwest Maricopa Co membership badge and wear it proudly at each event. The badge is 3 inches long and attaches with a magnet. It has your name and LWV NW Maricopa County. The form can be located here: Name Badge Order Form (NWMC)   

The badges cost $20.00. When this form and payment are received, your order will be placed. Please print your first and last name as you wish it to appear on the badge. (Only your name and the League name will appear on your name badge).  Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your badge which will be mailed to you. 
Submit your order in the manner below, along with your payment to:

Leslie Eaton

19116 N 93rd Ave

Peoria, AZ  85382

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Name:

Address (City, State and Zip):

Phone:

Email:

Include check for $20 made out to LWVNWMC and send to the Treasurer. 

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