Our Mission
We are a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in all levels of government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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Voter Engagement
We recognize and strive to eliminate barriers to participation in the election process, especially for first time voters, new citizens, and communities of color and low income.
Civic Education
An educated voter is a likely voter. By conducting forums, producing voter guides, and holding information sessions on a wide variety of issues, we promote active citizenship.
Check out our programs, Civic Buzz and We the People.
Advocacy
While we are non-partisan, we are not without opinions. We arrive at positions through study and consensus and then lobby elected officials, based on listening to our members.
Gen Z Plans to Vote!
Video created by Skylar Strudwick, Intern with LWVMpls.
Public Safety
The League of Women Voters of Minneapolis has studied public safety, developed positions for action, and continues to monitor and participate in activities in order to:
- Educate voters and
- Drive change
It is essential for all citizens to be informed and hold our public officials accountable to achieve the public safety the citizens of Minneapolis deserve.
Updates
- April 16, 2024: April 2024: Public Safety 2024: Beginning Steps on the Road to Reform
- September 21, 2023: New Community Safety Commissioner and Budget for Police Reform Announced
- August 15, 2023: Understanding the State and Federal Public Safety Findings
RESOURCES
- Minneapolis Safe and Thriving Communities Report, Harvard, July 2023
- Federal Department of Justice investigation report, June 2023
- Settlement Agreement between the City and the State, March 2023
- Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigation report, April 2022
What's Wrong with the Electoral College
With thanks to the LWV Edina for this powerful 30 minute presentation titled "What's Wrong with the Electoral College". Here's a presentation teaser...the electoral college origins trace back to slavery. The presentation includes strong statistical evidence that the electoral college suppresses all voices regardless of population density, state size or voter demographics. Six major problems created by the electoral college along with the popular myths surrounding it are identified. A compelling case is made for how moving to a direct popular vote for president can fix it. This is also a priority issue for LWVUS
Our Rich History
100 years and counting
League of Women Voters has a 100-year history of striving to make democracy work for all citizens. Its roots are in thesuffragist movement, but it quickly moved from the enfranchisement of women to take on the issues of the day – always in a non-partisan framework supported by volunteers.
Much has changed since 1919. LWV is inclusive of all gender identities, and non-citizens. The goals of supporting goodgovernment have remained the same, however. We invite youto explore League in its decade-by-decade work to promote civic engagement and strong communities.
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Voter Information
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Want to learn more about what we do? We publish a newsletter four times a year.