During the pandemic, local residents gathered to partner with the Livermore Public Library and create a political book club that meets on the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom.
âThere is a common understanding that you should not discuss politics or religion,â participant Werner Schlapfer said. âI completely disagree. In fact, for me, the book clubs are one of the only venues for such worthwhile discussions. If you are afraid to have your ideas challenged, do not join. If on the other hand, you are willing to hear new points of view, you will learn a lot.â
Topics that are otherwise considered taboo are regularly discussed in the Political Book Club. Molly Bang, another participant, has always been intrigued by politics but found it challenging to find others with similar interests.