Upcoming Programs and Opportunities

Who Can Vote and Whose Voice Will Count in 2026

Tuesday, Dec. 9
7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom

Many changes have been proposed to state and federal election laws that would make it more difficult to register and vote, and more difficult to administer elections. The SAVE Act is only the most visible example of this multi-pronged, multi-jurisdictional effort.

Paul Huffman, Election and Redistricting Policy Coordinator for the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, will speak to LWVE about the current high level of security in Minnesota and U.S. elections; the barriers to voting that have been proposed by the President, members of Congress, and state legislators; and what you can do to defend democracy.

The Zoom link will be e-mailed to LWV Edina members prior to the meeting. Not a member? You're still welcome to join us. Please register and we'll send you the link to participate.

Fulbright Under Fire: Co-opting and Defunding International Educational Exchanges

Thursday, Dec. 11
10-11:30 a.m. on Zoom

Congress created the Fulbright Program after WWII to promote international understanding and prevent future wars. Until recently, the 79-year old nonpartisan program operated independently and included exchanges with 160 countries. Under the current administration, it is being challenged with partisan interference and delays and cuts in allocated funding. This presentation will discuss the history of the Fulbright Program, grants previously and currently available, the selection process, and the importance of international exchanges for defending American democracy.

Mary Stanton taught in Delhi, India, through the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, and taught as a Fulbright alumna volunteer in Hanoi, Vietnam and Chiang Mai, Thailand. She has served for the past 10 years on the board of the Minnesota chapter of the Fulbright Association, and currently serves as its Director of Philanthropy and Advocacy. Previously, she served six years on the board of the national association, including as secretary and chair of the Fulbright Association Travel Program.

The Zoom link will be e-mailed to LWV Edina members prior to the meeting. Not a member? You're still welcome to join us. Please register and we'll send you the link to participate.

Sign up for Fired Up Friday!

Learn more about local League initiatives and discuss actions that we can take with our partners across the state. please join us for the next Fired Up Friday! For more actions and resources, please visit lwvmn.org/take-action.

Unite & Rise 8.5

Launched in May 2025, Unite and Rise 8.5 is an initiative from LWVUS to activate 8.5 million voters using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy. In Minnesota, this means that we must engage 145,000 voters through civic education and engagement, public mobilization, partnership-building, and legal advocacy. Use toolkits and resources on the LWVMN website to get involved and take action today.