The Villages Democratic Club has a longstanding tradition of presenting distinguished speakers each month on topics of high interest and importance. In the wake of the devastating election results in November, we have been organizing around the theme of “Fighting Back. “As we witness the increasingly flagrant abuse of power with each executive order, we see a growing wave of protests across the nation, as people rise up to defend our democratic values. Our democracy is facing unprecedented challenges, and the stakes have never been higher. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to make your voices heard in this critical moment, and to push back against the dangerous slide toward fascism and autocracy.