League of Women Voters of Duluth and Izaak Walton
Parks Referendum Information Session
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Parks Referendum Information Session
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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LWV Duluth Annual Meeting Speaker
Jodi Slick, Founder and CEO of Ecolibrium3
"Cogeneration of Community Solutions To Our Most Challenging Problems"
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Jodi Slick, Founder and CEO of Ecolibrium3
"Cogeneration of Community Solutions To Our Most Challenging Problems"
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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It's Not Easy Being Green!
Wednesday, April 20 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Speakers:
Diane Desotelle, City of Duluth
Julie Marinucci, St. Louis County
Gini Breidenbach, Minnesota Land Trust
John Lindgren, Duluth Natural Resources Commission
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Wednesday, April 20 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Speakers:
Diane Desotelle, City of Duluth
Julie Marinucci, St. Louis County
Gini Breidenbach, Minnesota Land Trust
John Lindgren, Duluth Natural Resources Commission
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How Duluth is Addressing A Shortage of Affordable Housing
Tuesday, April 12 6:30 pm
Jeff Corey and Jason Hale
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Tuesday, April 12 6:30 pm
Jeff Corey and Jason Hale
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Women of Influence
"How Democracy Can Survive Misinformation in a Digital World"
Wednesday, April 6 7:00 - 8:30
Guest speaker, Sharon McMahon
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"How Democracy Can Survive Misinformation in a Digital World"
Wednesday, April 6 7:00 - 8:30
Guest speaker, Sharon McMahon
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Medical Aid in Dying
Tuesday, March 15 7:00-8:00 pm
Dr. Rebecca Thoman, LWV Minneapolis
Carrie Framstad, Compassion & Choices Volunteer
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Tuesday, March 15 7:00-8:00 pm
Dr. Rebecca Thoman, LWV Minneapolis
Carrie Framstad, Compassion & Choices Volunteer
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International Relations Committee Zoom Meeting
Monday, March 7, 2022
7:00 pm
Tom Morgan gave an update on the Russia-Ukraine situation.
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Monday, March 7, 2022
7:00 pm
Tom Morgan gave an update on the Russia-Ukraine situation.
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"Redlining in Duluth. It Happened Here."
February 24, 2022
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Kathy Wilson, AICP certified planner for the City of Duluth, spoke to our membership about the
research she did to document Duluth’s history of redlining. These redlining practices created and
existed over 8 decades resulting in racial inequities that persist to this day.
Knowing the uncomfortable truth of our past helps us understand our role
in the present to undo these unjust policies.
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To view the video that is mentioned at minute 16 in this recording, please click below:
The Disturbing History of the Suburbs | Adam Ruins Everything
February 24, 2022
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Kathy Wilson, AICP certified planner for the City of Duluth, spoke to our membership about the
research she did to document Duluth’s history of redlining. These redlining practices created and
existed over 8 decades resulting in racial inequities that persist to this day.
Knowing the uncomfortable truth of our past helps us understand our role
in the present to undo these unjust policies.
Click here to view the recording of Redlining in Duluth
To view the video that is mentioned at minute 16 in this recording, please click below:
The Disturbing History of the Suburbs | Adam Ruins Everything
Citizens in Action Virtual Workshop
Friday, January 28, 2022 at 9:00 - 11:00 am
Misinformation and Media Literacy
Event speakers include:
Dr. Jennifer Moore, UMD and Renee Passal, WDIO
Government leaders panel discussion
Duluth City Councilors & Mayor Emily Larson, Duluth School Board members &
Supt. John Magas, St. Louis County Commissioners,
NE Minnesota State Legislators
Click here to view the recording of Citizens in Action
Friday, January 28, 2022 at 9:00 - 11:00 am
Misinformation and Media Literacy
Event speakers include:
Dr. Jennifer Moore, UMD and Renee Passal, WDIO
Government leaders panel discussion
Duluth City Councilors & Mayor Emily Larson, Duluth School Board members &
Supt. John Magas, St. Louis County Commissioners,
NE Minnesota State Legislators
Click here to view the recording of Citizens in Action
International Relations Committee Zoom Meeting
Monday, January 24, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Terrie Shannon talked to the group about support needed in bringing
4-5 Afghan refugees to Duluth through a program called Sponsor Circles.
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Monday, January 24, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Terrie Shannon talked to the group about support needed in bringing
4-5 Afghan refugees to Duluth through a program called Sponsor Circles.
Click here to view the recording of the meeting.
2022 Legislative Roundtable
Sunday, January 23, 2022
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Senator Jen McEwen, Rep. Jen Schultz, Rep. Liz Olson, and Rep. Mary Murphy
Hear what your Legislator thinks will be the most pressing issues in this Session:
Covid and its multiple impacts, Racial disparities, Climate change, Child Care,
Electoral reform, Crime, Health Care.......
Questions from LWVMN, from local League Committees, and, if time permits, some from attendees.
Click here to view the recording of the Legislative Roundtable
Sunday, January 23, 2022
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Senator Jen McEwen, Rep. Jen Schultz, Rep. Liz Olson, and Rep. Mary Murphy
Hear what your Legislator thinks will be the most pressing issues in this Session:
Covid and its multiple impacts, Racial disparities, Climate change, Child Care,
Electoral reform, Crime, Health Care.......
Questions from LWVMN, from local League Committees, and, if time permits, some from attendees.
Click here to view the recording of the Legislative Roundtable
Educational Forum - Voter Services "Judicial Selection and Elections"
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Chief Judge Michael Cuzzo and Judge Dale O. Harris gave us some background about our district, the different ways people can become judges, the special rules for judicial ballots and campaigning, and sources of information about judicial candidates. They shared a brief presentation and answered questions. This was a great opportunity to learn about how to get information about that part of our voting that stymies many of us.
Click here to view the video of the forum.
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom
Chief Judge Michael Cuzzo and Judge Dale O. Harris gave us some background about our district, the different ways people can become judges, the special rules for judicial ballots and campaigning, and sources of information about judicial candidates. They shared a brief presentation and answered questions. This was a great opportunity to learn about how to get information about that part of our voting that stymies many of us.
Click here to view the video of the forum.
"Our Democracy at a Crossroads: Voting Rights in Minnesota"
Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm
There is an effort nationwide to suppress voting through legislation. Minnesota is currently facing similar pressures. This program will expose legislation in Minnesota that will influence, change, or threaten your voting rights. Please join us for this important event to find out how your voting rights are at risk!
State Representative Emma Greenman, State Representative Jennifer Schultz, and Duluth City Clerk Chelsea Helmer, will be presenting. We will have time set aside for Q &A.
Click below to view the video
https://youtu.be/np86VniEd_g
Tuesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm
There is an effort nationwide to suppress voting through legislation. Minnesota is currently facing similar pressures. This program will expose legislation in Minnesota that will influence, change, or threaten your voting rights. Please join us for this important event to find out how your voting rights are at risk!
State Representative Emma Greenman, State Representative Jennifer Schultz, and Duluth City Clerk Chelsea Helmer, will be presenting. We will have time set aside for Q &A.
Click below to view the video
https://youtu.be/np86VniEd_g
Raising Awareness and Visibility of Asian Americans
Saturday, November 13 at 10:00 AM.
This presentation was organized by the League of Women Voters of Duluth Diversity Equity
Inclusion Committee. We heard from Pakou Ly and Julia Cheng, members of the
Twin Ports APIDA Collective, a group of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans. We learned about
what they are doing in the Duluth/Superior area to advocate for awareness and equity of the
Asian American community and what LWV Duluth can do as allies to support their work.
Click below to view the video.
https://youtu.be/kZ-lWnpNzNY
Saturday, November 13 at 10:00 AM.
This presentation was organized by the League of Women Voters of Duluth Diversity Equity
Inclusion Committee. We heard from Pakou Ly and Julia Cheng, members of the
Twin Ports APIDA Collective, a group of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans. We learned about
what they are doing in the Duluth/Superior area to advocate for awareness and equity of the
Asian American community and what LWV Duluth can do as allies to support their work.
Click below to view the video.
https://youtu.be/kZ-lWnpNzNY
Community Mapping Training Workshop
September 23, 2021
Paul Huffman, Redistricting Coordinator for League of Women Voters of Minnesota, conducted the
training and showed us how communities of interest can use census data and mapping software to advocate for fair representation in government during the federal, state, county, city, and school
board’s upcoming redistricting process.
Click below to view the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nivWq3lFnQ
September 23, 2021
Paul Huffman, Redistricting Coordinator for League of Women Voters of Minnesota, conducted the
training and showed us how communities of interest can use census data and mapping software to advocate for fair representation in government during the federal, state, county, city, and school
board’s upcoming redistricting process.
Click below to view the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nivWq3lFnQ
| Slides used during LWV Duluth Mapping Workshop 9-23-21.pdf |
Minnesota's Racial Justice Report
April 29, 2021
This was a conversation facilitated by Carl Crawford, Duluth's Human Rights Director, with state legislators Rep. Rena Moran and Rep. Ruth Richardson. Representatives Moran and Richardson discussed their Racial Justice Report and their recommendations for how we can dismantle the harmful systems that perpetuate Minnesota's disparities.
Click here to view the YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNh-XkT_ehI&feature=youtu.be
April 29, 2021
This was a conversation facilitated by Carl Crawford, Duluth's Human Rights Director, with state legislators Rep. Rena Moran and Rep. Ruth Richardson. Representatives Moran and Richardson discussed their Racial Justice Report and their recommendations for how we can dismantle the harmful systems that perpetuate Minnesota's disparities.
Click here to view the YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNh-XkT_ehI&feature=youtu.be
Minnesota's Failing Grade on Climate Action
April 15, 2021
Ellen Anderson shared the science and policy that has created Minnesota’s climate change challenge.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ti-WkqxpSelDDL6RhYlcENxlb1_qX9fz/view?usp=sharing
How We Know 2020 Elections were Fair and Accurate
LWV webinar was presented with SOS Simon and elected officials throughout the state.
Click here to view the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6It6UodWI
LWV webinar was presented with SOS Simon and elected officials throughout the state.
Click here to view the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6It6UodWI
Citizens in Action - January 29, 2021
People Powered - Fair Maps for Minnesota's Future
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wmt88kT8Lhu2I8xMTzLHQSnkUZ2LR1Ex/preview
People Powered - Fair Maps for Minnesota's Future
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wmt88kT8Lhu2I8xMTzLHQSnkUZ2LR1Ex/preview
“Overview of the St. Louis River Area of Concern”
Thursday, January 14
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https://www.lwvduluth.org/january-14-2021---overview-of-the-st-louis-river-area-of-concern.html
Thursday, January 14
Click here to view the video
https://www.lwvduluth.org/january-14-2021---overview-of-the-st-louis-river-area-of-concern.html