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Non-partisan, Non-profit Civic Organization. Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy since 1919.

Are you ready to learn more about the candidates hoping to be your next Hennepin County Attorney? Join us on June 25 @ 7pm at City Hall in Golden Valley, Council Chamber. 7800 Golden Valley Rd Follow along at home if crowds aren't your thing: gvlive.ccxmedia.org

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📅 Mark your calendar for Open Streets Lyndale, June 7, 11-5pm! Join in for a day of fun where you can walk, bike, roll, and dance down the car-free street with your neighbors... ...AND Register to Vote! 🗳 Swing by booth #137 between W 27th & W 28th St to engage with our volunteers!

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We ❤ our Voter Registration volunteers! We are grateful for volunteers like Antoinette W & Marcie D, from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority volunteering this weekend at the Art-A-Whirl. Look for our fabulous and dedicated volunteers at events throughout Minneapolis all summer long!

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Find Out What You Didn’t Know About The Results of The Charter Schools Initiative! Join us for our next Civic Buzz, May 6, 7-8pm on Zoom Guest Speaker: Professor Myron Orfield, Professor of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law at the U of M. Learn more & register: tinyurl.com/34dy7hba

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☝We are #1! 🎉 Did you know that Minnesota ranks highest in the nation on MIT's Election Performance Index? elections.mit.edu#/data/rank A few notable metrics from the 2024 election: 🗳 76% voter turnout 🗳 91% voter registration rate 🗳 0.01% registrations rejected - compared to 8.5% national average

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The Minneapolis run of #Suffs continues through Sunday! LWV members are onsite every night of the show helping theater-goers understand the importance of the League's history and more importantly, our work right now esp. re: the SAVE Act which would disenfranchise millions of US voters.

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Absentee voting (or vote by mail) in MN is built with multiple layers of security to protect voters and ensure every ballot is counted accurately. And, it is a federal offense for USPS workers to toss out/tamper with mail-in ballots (or any mail!) punishable by 5 years in prison & a $250k fine.

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Join us for our April Civic Buzz: Training for Ethical Police Practices, featuring Commander Kris Brown, Training Division, MPD! 📅 Thursday, April 9, 7 - 8:30 pm 📍Main Church Entrance: 1919 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 This event is free & open to the public tinyurl.com/4dw43cp9

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📣While we remain nonpartisan, we speak up when democracy is being threatened as it has been from the federal government’s abuse of power and unconstitutional behavior in our beloved state. We will see you at the March(es) and Rally on March 28th! Rain (snow) or shine. www.nokingstwincities.org

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We believe in freedom, fairness, and equality for everyone — no exceptions. The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) would embed that belief directly into our state constitution. See you at the Rally Rally in the Rotunda Thursday, March 12 10:00 AM Minnesota Capitol Rotunda

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Meet some of Minneapolis' newest organics recyclers from a multi unit building in S Mpls! These residents are ready to spread their knowledge, enthusiasm, tricks, and tips about organics recycling...one banana peal and one egg carton at a time! 🍌🥚☘️ With thanks to Hennepin County Green Partners

Join us for our February Civic Buzz: Federal, State and Local Government: Who Controls Our Elections? With guest speaker, David Schultz, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies at Hamline University 📆Feb 5, 2026 ⏰7-8:30 pm 🔗Pre-register via Zoom: tinyurl.com/y76ejmfh

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⏰ Caucuses are Feb 3rd at 7pm! Learn more: tinyurl.com/52jzrx2w Our resolutions include: - Limiting corporate money in elections, - Banning assault weapons & high capacity magazines, - Secure storage of firearms in partnership, and - Redistricting reform

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We honor the legacies of Black women who move us toward equality and justice for all. Black voting rights activists help shape our democracy and advocate for a nation where every vote counts. Read about some of the remarkable Black women who contributed to the voting rights movement: bit.ly/BWVRM

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We believe in peacefully showing up. Join us on Friday, 8AM, at the Whipple Detention Center to show that Minnesota is not afraid. We’ll say together: If loving your neighbor is wrong, then Minnesotans are guilty. More info: www.iceoutnowmn.com See less

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