Watts, Water, and Secrecy: The Hidden Cost of Data Centers Kathryn Hoffman, CEO of Minnesota for Environmental Advocacy, and Aubree Derksen, a resident from Pine Island, discussed the hidden cost of data centers – the impact on power, water, land, and metals, how decisions are being made about where they…
Truth, Trust, and the Ballot Box: Understanding Election Security Election security experts Bill Ekblad, MN Secretary of State’s Office; David Triplett, Ramsey County, and Robin Johnson, local head election judge, discussed how the State of Minnesota and local governments ensure safe and secure elections.
Navigating Uncertainty: The Complex Role of County Commissioners Ramsey and Washington County commissioners joined us to discuss challenges they face, including balancing mandates with limited resources, navigating complex regulations and uncertainties, and managing diverse constituent needs.
Are We In A Constitutional Crisis? Prof. Timothy Johnson of the University of Minnesota discussed the U.S. Constitution, in particularly the judiciary. He reviewed the roles of the three branches of government, how they work together, and what happens when one branch cedes its power to another.
Civic Engagement: Why It Matters For Democracy This program focused on understanding the importance of civic engagement to democracy and to healthy, vibrant communities. Our speaker, Jake Loesch from the Citizens League, and panelists discuss their civic engagement journeys, identify barriers to participation in the civic life of the community,…
H²0 For Life: Engaging, educating, and inspiring students to take action to solve the global water crisis Ready to engage with one of our world’s most pressing issues? Whether you’re already knowledgeable about the global water crisis or just beginning to learn, you’ll gain valuable insights. Discover how this locally…
Plastics and Climate Change Plastics use has exploded in products and packaging because they are durable, light in weight and cheap. Along with use has come enormous plastics waste. Plastics made from fossil fuels are a big contributor to our climate crisis at every stage of their lifecycle. In addition…
Climate Change Action Climate change is a high priority for the League. Find out what the LWV MN Climate Change Task Force and some local leagues are accomplishing and what each of us can do now to fight climate change!
