A non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in all levels of government, especially at the local Minneapolis level.
December – Dying with Dignity
No Civic Buzz in November. Mark your calendar now for Tuesday December 3rd for an important discussion on Dying with Dignity. Our speaker, Thaddeus Pope, JD, PhD, Director of the Health Law Institute and Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline University School of Law is a world-renowned expert on legal issues affecting end-of-life medical care.…
Read More The Civic Buzz meets the first Tuesday of each month, with new topics and speaker, followed by discussion. 5:30-7:30pm. at the Black Forest Inn, Minneapolis. Click here for previous Civic Buzz programs including video for many of many of our past programs, courtesy of The Uptake.
The Voter Newsletter – November 2019
In this month’s issue: November/December discussion topic: Medical Aid in Dying, Co-President Alice Moormann’s reflections, Member Spotlight: Angela Williams, Minneapolis Elections Open House, October Civic Buzz Recap, Parks Committee Update, and more. The November 2019 Voter.
Read More The Voter Newsletter – October 2019
In this month’s issue: Mark Your Calendars for Gala Celebration, From our Co-President, Anita Newhouse, October’s topic – Immigration, September’s Civic Buzz recap, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, LWV meets with Park Leaders, Meet the new hosts of We the People, Kudos to Joan Higinbotham, Salute to 50 Year Member, Mary Duffy, Farewell to Rosemary Booth…
Read More Hugely Successful Anniversary Event
On November 5th, over 230 members and friends joined together to celebrate 100 years of the League of Women Voters Minneapolis and enjoy delightful snacks and drinks while hearing from special guests Laura Bloomberg, Dean of the Humphrey School of Public Policy, John Gordon, Executive Director of the ACLU, Pahoua Hoffman, Executive Director of the Citizen’s League, Jane Leonard, President…
Read More Mark Your Calendars for 19th Amendment Centennial
Let’s celebrate! Many events are coming up to honor the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving most women the right to vote. There will be no Civic Buzz next month. Plan instead to attend LWVMpls’ big fundraiser in November to support our work making sure that everyone has fair access to voting. The Hennepin…
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