Part II – Chapter 4

Civic Education

Take a glance at all our major LWV Minnesota initiatives and programs.

Educating the public on civic issues has been at the heart of League work since its incorporation in 1919, as the League of Women Voters was envisioned to take over where the suffrage movement left off. With the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920, it was now time to teach women (and men!) how to become informed and empowered voters and citizens, and active participants in the civic life of their communities.

LWV Minnesota continues to study issues, hold public issue forums, create informational action kits, submit letters to the editor, host events and special exhibits, and support local Leagues in their efforts to encourage informed and active participation in government; work to increase understanding of major public policy issues; and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

• Review 100 years of League positions, through the LWV Program for Action.

• Understand more about how to act on, change, and create new positions through our Program Planning Guide.

• See our history of amazing state studies and publications.

• Learn how to write effective Letters to the Editor (LTEs).

• Stay in touch with events happening around the state through our Events Calendar.

• Utilize resources created by LWV Minnesota to help educate the public on key civic issues:

  • The New Presidential Primary

  • Precinct Caucus Training

  • Civic Engagement 101

• Check out our YouTube channel for reruns of public programs, webinars and trainings.

• See all the great coverage of League activity in the press.

• Learn more about Suffrage and League history through these two dynamic exhibits, done in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society:

  • Votes For Women (virtual exhibit)

  • Extraordinary Women (in-person exhibit through January 2022)