Date: September 26th

Time: 7pm est

Location: Virtual

Host: Midge Noble & Liz Edman

About Midge Noble: Midge Noble she/her is an Author, Podcaster, and an Empowerment Coach specializing in Coming Out/Faith Journeys. Midge believes that we can all transform our pain into personal power. In Midge’s coaching she uses the 4 C’s of Transformation: Catch It, Challenge It, Change It, Claim It. Midge is dedicated to guiding people through their emotional pain to their authentic power.

About Liz Edman: Liz Edman (she/her) is an Episcopal priest and political strategist who ignites people's understanding of Christianity and queer life. She has lived and worked on the front lines of some of the most salient contemporary issues where religion meets sexuality. Liz served as an inner city hospital chaplain to people with HIV/AIDS from 1989 to 1995, helped craft political and communications strategies for marriage equality efforts, and persevered for almost two decades to become an openly queer priest in the Episcopal Church.

Ready to strike a blow against the forces of darkness banning books in America? Join our Readout campaign during Banned Books Week where Defense of Democracy volunteers across the country will be hosting book readings that feature their favorite banned books. Readout events last year raised awareness of the growing menace of book banning, and raised money to help us overturn these pernicious bans.

Want to host your own Readout event? You can register <here>.

About Defense of Democracy:

In the spring of 2022, two moms in a small upstate New York town came together to fight back against three school board candidates endorsed by the hate group Moms for Liberty. Karen Svoboda and Laura Leigh Abby were quickly joined by a dedicated team of parents and advocates. Working together, we were able to double voter turnout—and defeat all three candidates.

Since our incorporation in October 2022, Defense of Democracy has established chapters across the country, mobilizing communities and protecting our families and public schools.

Defense of Democracy is made up of people from all walks of life, including our affiliate groups Veterans Defending Democracy, Students Defending Democracy and Faith Leaders Defending Democracy.

Importantly, our organization is passionately committed to nonpartisanship and welcomes anyone who opposes the oppression of their fellow Americans, particularly those in marginalized communities. Some of our most vocal advocates are individuals who consider themselves conservative but happen to know and love people who are in communities that are under attack.

Faith Journeys in the LGBT Community

Celebrate Banned Books Week 2024 - September 26