We’re Southwestern Illinois Democratic Women (SWIDW).
Our goals are to advance the election of Democratic candidates and to work for a more equitable representation and participation of Democratic women at all levels of the Democratic Party and in government.
We meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
To join or renew your membership, please fill out the New Member Application (link below), or you can print the application and either bring it to the next meeting or mail it to SWIDW, P.O. Box 135, Belleville, IL, 62222.
Annual dues are $20 for general membership, $100 for Sustaining Membership, $500 for Lifetime, and $10 for Student Membership (please provide the name of the school). Dues can be paid online by link here or QR code provided below, in person at our next meeting, or by mail to SWIDW, P.O. Box 135, Belleville, IL, 62222.
HAPPENING NOW
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.
4 Executive Dr., Fairview Heights, IL
Our March Meeting Features Remote Guest Speaker
Craig A. Johnson, PhD
Author of How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism
Host of the Podcast Fifteen Minutes of Fascism
Dr. Johnson, who teaches at UC Berkeley, will speak remotely starting at 6:30 p.m.
We ask that you arrive early and be seated at that time. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism is available:
At Belleville Books (Paperback 26.00)
At Barnes and Noble (Paperback or ebook 27.99)
and at Amazon (Kindle 15.39)
A limited number of books will be available to purchase before and after the presentation, from a Belleville books representative.
Price: $30.26 including tax
Cash or Credit accepted
Spring 2026
Organize for Democracy Program
March 26-May 14 Hosted by Grassroots Democrats HQ and Blue Future
Youth Organizers: Get out the Youth Vote and Spread the Word!!
Apply Now! Applications accepted through March 8, 11:59 p.m ET
Who: Ages 16-25
What: Get Online Training, Make weekly phone calls, and Get Out the Vote!
How: Attend weekly Zoom training sessions and then commit to 5 hours/week for 8 weeks, making phone calls for key Democratic campaigns.
When: Training: Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm CT, March 26-May 14
You will receive interactive instruction, a paid stipend, work experience, and the knowledge that you are making a difference. Sign Up Here!
