On Tuesday evening, March 4, the League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area asked its members and supporters to place a candle in their window, a Light for Our Democracy. This request was a vigil to encourage members and others to reflect on what democracy means. This action expressed the hope for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people.
The right to vote is the most powerful tool we have to shape our future.
Democracy is a story of hope. It’s the belief that ordinary people can come together to create extraordinary change.
Our strength lies in our diversity as we are a nation of many backgrounds, beliefs and experiences.
When we stand in solidarity, we send a powerful message.
Together, we can push back against authoritarianism and build a democracy that works for everyone.
Democracy is not just a system of government, it’s the power of the people. It begins with us, our voices, and our votes.
Michele Niccolai
President LWV of the La Grange Area