Events Committee
Hot Topics – Beyond Roe: Reproductive Rights in Florida
via ZoomRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s27fi_VCSQO2PTyHLPUUEw?mc_cid=af6eeaab1e&mc_eid=bae9214653 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
June 2022 Hot Topic- The Importance of Public Defenders on the Supreme Court
Zoom FL, United StatesWhen: Jun 15, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: June Hot Topic The Importance of Public Defenders on the Supreme Court Sharing the criminal defense perspective will be Carey Haughwout, Public Defender in Palm Beach County since 2001. A board-certified criminal trial lawyer, she established and chaired the Re-entry Task Force for the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission which established services for ex-offenders to reduce recidivism. Link to Register in Advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xctuIeI0R1a768WtP3ss9g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County: The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right
July Hot Topic- Civil Rights in Florida
Zoom FL, United StatesWhen: Jul 20, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: July Hot Topic Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PQJV197mSSWqCAMg49SLQA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
August Hot Topic- Citizens United
Zoom FL, United StatesJohn Martin, a Legal Fellow in the Brennan Center for Justice’s Elections & Government Program, will discuss the Supreme Court’s 2010 decision that opened the floodgates for a wave of big money to influence elections. One of the most egregious consequences of this decision has been the growth of dark money, where donors go undisclosed. Link to Register in Advance https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9SIIUEVrRHqBFA21iXCMPA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
September Hot Topic- Education
Mel’s Way Bistro 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL, United StatesOctober Hot Topic- Election Information
Mounts Botanical Garden 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL, United StatesNovember Hot Topic- Strengthening Medicaid & Medicare
Mel’s Way Bistro 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL, United StatesPlease join us as Scott Darius tells us about the latest developments around Medicaid and the campaign for Medicaid expansion, as well as, recent changes to Medicare and campaigns to improve the oral health benefit. Scott Darius is the Executive Director of Florida Voices for Health. Scott graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in May of 2013. He also completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida with a major in political science in 2010. As a law student, he focused on health policy, insurance law and social justice issues. He began his career in health advocacy in 2012 when he joined Florida CHAIN where he eventually helped to coordinate the statewide campaign for Medicaid expansion. Scott has always had a passion for healthcare issues and hopes to be engaged in the process until quality affordable healthcare is truly available for everyone.