“These are the times that try men’s souls.” Do you think Thomas Paine had us in mind today when he wrote these words as a rallying cry for troops in the Revolutionary War? Sometimes I think he did. She wrote her 2025 book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy during the … Read more
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the voices of our forefathers call on each of us to uphold democratic principles and bring about change as they did long ago. A few months ago, former President Obama spoke about the life of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson at his memorial service. President Obama pointed out that … Read more
People who want to save our democracy can breathe a sigh of release for a little while. Do you know about the controversy over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act)? The act passed the House of Representatives several times but was stopped in the Senate when four Republicans joined with Democrats on April … Read more
It’s difficult to keep track of all the distractions the Trump administration throws at the American people so we don’t notice how the government is chipping away at democracy. One such example is the January 20, 2025, executive order (EO 14160), which Trump issued in an attempt to end citizenship rights to children born in … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.comKane County Democratic Women Hosts an Educational Presentation on Food Insecurity entitled “Filling a Plate: Educating a Mind” ST. CHARLES, April 17, 2026 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a presentation about a young student’s mission to fulfill basic needs and bring hope … Read more
SALUTE TO UNIONS is the first of two fundraisers Kane County Democratic Women host this year. Tickets are available now through ACTBLUE or by mail. Sponsorships are also available. Come, join us as we celebrate the hard work and contributions of unions. DATE: April 21, 2026TIME: 5:30PM – 7:30PMLOCATION:Riverlands Brewing Company 1860 Dean St., Ste.A, … Read more
[This opinion piece was written by our youngest member, Victoria Linner, who is attending Virginia Theological Seminary to become an ordained minister in the Evangelical denomination. We asked Victoria to write an article from her point of view and opinion about how events happening throughout our nation are affecting her generation and the nation as … Read more
Have you seen the commercials for the Democratic candidates who are running for Dick Durbin’s seat in Congress? Sometimes it’s difficult to look beyond the commercials and choose the best candidate. To make a better choice, five of our members took the train to Chicago on Friday, February 6, to attend the Senate debate hosted … Read more
by Editorial Writer Molly KozikThe 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women’s right to vote, was added to the U.S. Constitution on August 18, 1920. Just 13 years later, Frances Perkins became the first woman to hold a cabinet position in the White House. When President Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in on March 4, 1933, Perkins became his … Read more
It’s hard not to have the February blues in Chicagoland, not only because of the weather but also because of the heartbreaking news coming from Minnesota where Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed by ICE agents. It reminds us that only a few months ago, the city of Chicago was facing the same kind … Read more
The Kane County Democratic Women began its ninth year with the annual meeting on January 10th at Sunset Community Center in Geneva, IL. The following officers were elected for two-year terms: Carolyn Bird-Salazar, Chair; Lois Swatscheno, Vice Chair; Jenean Larsen, Treasurer; and Lindsay Morris, Secretary. Robin Barazza was recognized for her work as head of … Read more
Join us for the 2026 KCDW Annual Meeting this Saturday, January 10th, at the Sunset Community Center, Geneva Park District, 710 Western Avenue, Geneva, IL, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Members present will take a vote on the November and December minutes and financials, followed by an election of officers for a two-year term. … Read more