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 - at the local, state and national level.

    Oppose the SAVE Act TODAY  

In the next few weeks, the US House is likely to vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote. WE MUST Oppose the SAVE Act TODAY and safeguard our already strong elections here in Minnesota: tell your members of the House of Representatives to vote "No"!

• Talking points from LWVUS: Learn more and share information about the SAVE Act.
  • Learn how the SAVE Act Would Undermine Voter Registration for All Americans (Brennan Center)
• Contact Your Congressperson: You can dial 833-346-1779 to be directed or use 5calls.org.
  • Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith
  • Representatives Brad Finstad, Angie Craig, Kelly Morrison, Betty McCollum, Ilhan Omar, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Pete Stauber
• Phonebank with Common Cause: Call voters nationwide to discuss the dangers of this legislation.

Learn More....  

Watch the video:  "Can the President Do That?  Understanding Executive Power and State Elections."  Youtube link HERE or  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpFII_F2stk 

Many of us are wondering: Can the President DO that? What actions can the President take without Congress? Can executive orders override the U.S. Constitution? And most importantly, how do Minnesota’s state and local laws protect our civil rights, voting rights, and environment from federal overreach?

University of Minnesota Law School Professor Alan Rozenshtein will break down how our federalist system balances power and how we can use state and local authority to safeguard an inclusive democracy. Michelle Witte, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of Minnesota, will moderate our discussion and also share specific ideas for action that we can all take to support our democratic institutions and protect vulnerable populations in our local communities.

Other Opportunities

• Fired Up Friday - Join other state leaguers 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.

For more opportunities through LWVMN, visit their TAKE ACTION webpage.