Often people skip the judicial candidates on the ballot because they have no idea who to vote for. It is much easier to research other types of candidates. How does the average citizen know which judicial candidates are qualified for the job? If you live in Cook County, the Vote for Judges website makes it… Continue reading Voting Help: Voting for Judicial Candidates
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How might psychology help us understand the rise of extremism and belief in conspiracy theories?
Join psychology professors Mitchell Baker, Dr. Laura Lauzen-Collins, and Nick Shizas as they explore psychology concepts that help us better understand the rise of extremism and belief in conspiracy theories. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-24_2021_libraryevents.mp3
Do You Know Joe (Biden)?: President-Elect
To see the materials the library owns about Joe Biden, click on the picture within the blog post.
2020 Post-Election Discussion (video)
Political Science professors Merri Fefles-Dunkle and Kevin Navratil discuss the results from the 2020 Presidential, House, Senate, and Graduated Income Tax Amendment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-09_2020_libraryevents.mp3
2020 Pre-Election Panel
Political Science professors Merri Fefles-Dunkle, Dr. Deron Schreck, and Kevin Navratil will discuss the 2020 Presidential, House, Senate, and Graduated Income Tax Amendment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the MP3 audio: http://lib.morainevalley.edu/public/eventpodcasts/15-08_2020_libraryevents.mp3
Voting for Judges
Voting for judges has always seemed weird for me. How does the average person know if a judge is qualified? This is especially difficult in Cook County where there are so many judges (62 on the ballot). Worry not, the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screenings has compiled a grid that will help you.… Continue reading Voting for Judges
The Electoral College: How does it work and should it be updated?(video)
Political Science professor Kevin Navratil will discuss why the Electoral College was created, the process of electing the president, and benefits and drawbacks of this electoral system versus electing the president by a nationwide popular vote. This event is organized by the MVCC Democracy Commitment. Visit our podcast page Listen in Apple Podcasts Download the… Continue reading The Electoral College: How does it work and should it be updated?(video)
Voting Information for the November 3, 2020 Election
Key Dates for the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election Date Event 10/6/2020 Voter registration closes for deputy registrars and local election officials 10/7/2020 First day of grace period registration and voting 10/18/2020 Last day to register to vote by online application 10/19/2020 First day of early voting 10/29/2020 Last… Continue reading Voting Information for the November 3, 2020 Election
Debunking Electoral College Myths
In most U.S. elections, the winner of the popular vote is the winner of the election. As we have seen many times, that is not always the case in the presidential election due to our Electoral College system. In particular, the winner-take-all laws in many states have resulted in the winner of the popular vote… Continue reading Debunking Electoral College Myths
Illinois’ primary election continues through today
The March 17, 2020, Illinois primary election includes voting for the Democratic presidential primary, the race for Cook County State’s attorney, the Republican primary for U.S. Senate and the Democratic primary for Illinois Supreme Court, plus others. To register on election day, residents must bring two forms of identification, one with a current address, to… Continue reading Illinois’ primary election continues through today