International examples of democratic erosion can help us better understand the issues currently facing American democracy. Until now, democratic backsliding has been a dynamic that has only been seen and studied in young democracies. Yet America is currently in the middle of a fairly rapid democratic reversal never seen in consolidated democracies.   We will discuss how to recognize democratic backsliding, why it occurs, how vulnerable America is to democratic reversal, and things citizens can do to resist autocrats.
 
Light refreshments will be served. Come and bring a friend! And remember, we do welcome men to our League, including in leadership positions. We keep the name because of its historical roots.