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.
Civic Buzz: The Minneapolis 2021 Budget - Policing, Violence Prevention, and the Community
A discussion about public safety with MPD Chief Medaria Arrodando, Sergeant Kristopher Brown, and Director of the Office of Violence Prevention Sasha Cotton.
Civic Buzz: The Minneapolis 2021 Budget—Policing, Violence Prevention, and the Community
Join us to discuss the Minneapolis budget and its impact on the Minneapolis, with Minneapolis Police Chief Arradondo, Sasha Cotton, Director of the Office of Violence Prevention, and Sergeant Kristopher Brown.
We the People: Running for Public Office
In light of the upcoming November 2021 elections, we asked an impressive group of women to talk about the nuts and bolts of running for public office.
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.
Important Update for Voters from the Secretary of State office
The Secretary of State office has released information regarding the voting changes due to the 8th Circuit decision. Read here
School Board Candidate Forum
On October 8th, we hosted a Minneapolis school board candidate forum. We will post a link to the filmed event as soon as available.
Special Edition Series—Policing: Part 3 - Laws, contracts, and police accountability
Part 3: Next steps in Police ReformDuring the summer and fall of 2020, We the People has been producing a special edition series, Policing Issues: Reform, Dismantle, Defund? Part 3 features an interview with MN Representative Carlos Mariani, City Council Member Linea Palmisano, and Professor Steven Rushin.