Banned Book Club

Join the Paulding County Democrats for the monthly meeting of our Banned Book Club. We have expanded the definition of our club to include political books. Let’s explore the stories challenged and understand the importance of freedom of expression.  Sign up here:  https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/911831/.

In March, we are reading “Giving Up Is Unforgivable,” by Joyce Vance.

“We’re in this together.”

For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, “Civil Discourse”, with these four words. In that time, she has guided readers through a continued erosion of democratic norms, the unprecedented felony conviction of an ex-president, and the constitutionally calamitous beginning to the second Trump administration. Here, Vance offers a blueprint for avoiding burnout and despair, and for strengthening our democratic muscle.

“Giving Up Is Unforgivable” is a clarion call to action, putting our current crisis in historical context and sketching out a vision for where we go next. Vance’s message is hopeful at its heart, even as it acknowledges the daunting challenges that lie ahead. She is the constitutional law professor you never knew you needed, explaining the legal context and the political history— and why the rule of the law still matters. At the same time, she empowers the reader to do something, both as individuals and collectively.

Consider this the birth of a countermovement to Project 2025, a rallying cry for citizen engagement to combat the second Trump administration and save American democracy.

Please purchase and read the book ahead of time.

Coffee and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring a snack to share.

The meeting is at a private residence off Dabbs Bridge Road in Dallas. The address will be provided upon registration.

Let’s stand together for the freedom to read and share ideas!