Event: "Watchdog of Democracy: Free Speech, Free Press, and the First Amendment" - League of Women Voters

Midland, Michigan’s Tridge, located at the intersection of the Pine, Chippewa and Tittabawasee Rivers, July 4, 2023. Photo by Doug Julian.

Event: “Watchdog of Democracy: Free Speech, Free Press, and the First Amendment”

September 13, 2025

The LWV of the Midland Area is pleased to announce our speaker series celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial: “Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Happiness.”

Kicking off the series is Dave Clark, editor of the Midland Daily News, with his talk, “Watchdog of Democracy: Free Speech, Free Press, and the First Amendment.”

Dave Clark speaking event flyer. October 1, 2026. Title: "Watchdog of Democracy: Free Speech, Free Press, and the First Amendment"

We hope that you will join us for this and save the dates for all the upcoming speaking events:

November 12, 2025
December 4, 2025 Holiday Luncheon (members and guests only)
March 17, 2026
April 21, 2026 Annual Dinner and Meeting (members and guests only)
June 24, 2026: “Commemorating the 250 Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence” with Dr. Andrew Wehrman

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The League of Women Voters of the Midland Area is grateful to Superintendent Penny Miller-Nelson for her presentation at our

Please check out the Midland Daily News Coverage of our September 8th program.

“Secure Elections: How They Work and Why They Matter,” presented by Ann Manary, Midland County Director of Elections. https://eedition.ourmidland.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=517244c5-2a66-45a8-8ba7-c437a0886ebc&share=true

Secure Elections: How They Work and Why They Matter,” September 8, 2026

Please join us for our next program, “Secure Elections: How They Work and Why They Matter”. Presented by Ann Manary, Midland