Register to Vote — Again?
We've created a 2021 Municipal Elections Education Series, take a read through our first article, "Register to Vote —Again".
Civic Buzz: The Proposed Education Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, April 6
We had a lively and informative discussion on April 6th regarding the proposed amendment to education section of the MN Constitution. Watch it here.
Action alert: Tell your senators to support H.R. 8
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis stands with the majority of Americans (93%) in support of H.R. 8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021. Contact your Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith to ask them to support the bill.
Civic Buzz: The Role of the Minneapolis Charter Commission on March 23
Barry Clegg, Chairperson of the Charter Commission spoke with us about the role of the Minneapolis City Charter Commission and discussed the proposed amendments. Watch the recorded meeting here.
LWV MN Event: How we Know 2020 Elections were Fair and Accurate
Special Webinar March 18th. Join us for this special hour with Secretary of State Steve Simon and county election officials from metro and greater Minnesota as they answer the common questions we continue to hear about the election.
CIVIC BUZZ: Minneapolis 2040 Plan, a Focus on Housing, Feb 2
In case you missed it, click below for the video of our Civic Buzz on the topic of the Minneapolis 2040 Plan. We presented a 2040 Plan overview, with an in-depth focus on housing. Our speakers were Sarah Berke, Sam Rockwell and Jamar Hardy.
In League With Young Voters: Turning Out the Vote in 2021
The LWV Minneapolis hosted a successful and inspiring Fundraiser on Feb 20. We heard from Kelly Beadle of CIRCLE who presented data on youth engagement in the 2020 election. And we heard from three Minneapolis youth share their experiences. We will post the recording as soon as we can.
Action Alert: Tell your Senators to support "For the People Act"
Tell your senators to support the For the People Act (H.R. 1), a piece of legislation with the most expansive democracy reform agenda we have seen since the Voting Rights Act.
The Voter, Winter Issue 2020/2021
Our latest issue is now available. We had a very busy and exciting Fall, read all about it.
Special Edition Series—Policing: Part 4 - Women on force; mental health training
Part 4: Women on the ForceDuring the summer and fall of 2020, We the People has been producing a special edition series, Policing Issues: Reform, Dismantle, Defund? Part 4 features an interview with Dr. Tanya Gladney, Kris Arneson, and Laura Goodman.
