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Overview

"Freedom is not a state; it is an act. It is not some enchanted garden perched high on a distant plateau where we can finally sit down and rest. Freedom is the continuous action we all must take, and each generation must do its part to create an even more fair, more just society." The Honorable Civil Rights Leader and Congressman, John Lewis


For 105 years, the League of Women Voters has been empowering voters and defending democracy, toward that "enchanted garden" of an inclusive democracy that provides life, liberty and happiness for ALL! During this century, we have faced many challenges and setbacks. But we have learned, organized, acted- and endured.Today we walk the path of democracy paved by our fearless leaders. Let us continue to light the way forward, joining with our fellow League members from across the country to commemorate and organize, and to learn and take action in our state and local communities as nonpartisan LWV members and also as individual voters. Please review all the opportunities below to take action - and do your part - in as little as 1 minute.

Timely Actions

As soon as the week of Feb. 24, the US House could vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote despite the fact that voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering. WE MUST Oppose the SAVE Act TODAY: tell your members of the House of Representatives to vote "No"!

 

Stay Informed

Stay connected to information sources you trust. LWV and LWVMN, and our nonpartisan partners, produce webinars, newsletters and messages you can use to get educated and share with others. 

LWVMN Communications

Capitol Letter: Weekly updates on national and state issues. Subscribe today!

MN Voter Blog - For breaking news and information

All Member News - Comes out the 2nd Monday

EDUCATIONAL Events

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Join Us

Connecting to your community is critical right now. Join groups, have conversations, build networks, and advocate for the issues you care about.

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Fired Up Friday - Join us for this members-only gathering to come together and share your concerns and questions about the issues of our day, and learn how you can take constructive, nonpartisan action within your local League or personally.

Action Alerts - Take action in only 60 seconds! Sign onto LWV and LWVMN Action Alerts. More voices = More impact!

Become a Member - We need more boots on the ground to serve our communities and protect our rights! Already a member? Invite a friend to join!

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Legislative Session - Status of priority bills and advocacy resources from partners.

Observer & Lobby Corps - Join us on Zoom every Monday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Learn more about how LWVMN members take action at the MN Capitol!

LWVMN Lobby Day on April 16!

Ally

Learn from and join our partners in important actions:

 

Use Your Voice

You can still use your voice WITHOUT putting your LWV hat on. You can donate, join partisan groups, attend rallies and advocate personally at all levels of government, but distinguish these efforts from official LWV work. Use your own "Town Square" to influence and care for others.

Action Alerts

Letters to the Editor

Messaging to fight mis- and disinformation and share the impacts of federal and state policies. LTE Tips

League Leadership In This Moment

  • Don’t Panic: The bottom line is that the U. S. is too decentralized in its governance system for a complete takeover.

  • Avoid the Lure of Pessimism and Skepticism: Things have been bad before, and for many racial minorities, far worse than now. But they didn’t give up. They persevered, even in the face of the terrible dysfunction and injustice of our system.

  • Stay Engaged and Connected: Nothing is more meaningful than being part of a struggle for democracy and now is the time. . It is precisely when things are hard that we must all lean into remaining vigilant and informed.

  • Be a Voice of Hope, Not Fear: Use your town square to speak out in favor of democracy, seek out difficult conversations, engage the curious and educate those who seek information.

  • Defend Institutions: It is institutions that help us to preserve decency. Support the court system, the rule of law, journalism, and labor rights.

  • Don’t Feed the Rage Cycle: We build community through dialogue not shouting.

  • Support the Front Line Fighters: Activists, lawyers, and community organizers form a protective shield and provide a safety net for the most vulnerable.

  • Recruit Others: Help recruit new members who want to take action!

  • Prepare for the Long Fight: This will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation.

“Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week or one year. Ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.”

John Lewis, Civil Rights Leader and Congressman


Updated 2025-02-19