WHAT IS 8.5 ??? 8.5 million is the number of voters it will take to bring about change through nonviolent protest and civil resistance. Exercise your patriotism with 8.5 million other patriots. Uphold the Constitution. Commit to act now: bit.ly/4g5RcEq @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

Our members were thrilled to meet with Deb Landau, LWVPA Director of Policy & Advocacy, as part of our annual kickoff meeting. We shared ideas and strategies for Unite and Rise 8.5, LWV’s effort to expand mobilize voters in advocacy and action. Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!

Women Defending Democracy: Unite & Rise 8.5 (WDD) is an initiative launched by LWVMpls to mobilize collective action in defense of our democracy, our rights, and our democratic institutions. Get involved today! tinyurl.com/3t4ytxa7 #leagueofwomenvoters

“The right to peacefully protest and express dissent against the government is enshrined in the US Constitution.”—The League of Women Voters www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

LWVMN President Statement re: Candidate Forums drive.google.com/file/d/1UPvx...

🗳️ Early voting is OPEN in Minnesota THIS WEEK! Skip the lines, plan ahead, and make your voice heard starting Friday, September 19 through Monday, November 3. Whether you're voting for school board, city council, or other local races, every ballot matters.

The League of Women Voters had been barred last week from registering new citizens inside the federal courthouse in St. Louis following a new Trump administration policy.

The call to eliminate vote-by-mail is a direct attack on democracy. We will fight to protect it. It is trusted by millions of voters—older adults, military members, rural & tribal communities, voters of color, voters with disabilities. Commit with us. Unite & Rise bit.ly/4g5RcEq @lwvus.bsky.social

We know questions have come up about remote participation in our forums. Here’s our full statement explaining our approach and options for candidates: drive.google.com/file/d/1K3qK...

🗳️Be part of our candidate forum this evening where you can listen to those competing for a position on the Minnetonka school board. ✅️ Local elections have a big impact on our schools and community—your vote matters more than ever.

Come see us in the parade tomorrow! James J. Hill Days returns with festivities and live music at Lake Minnetonka Wayzata hosts the 51st annual James J. Hill Days this weekend, with over 80,000 expected to attend. www.kare11.com/mobile/artic...

Don’t miss the Minnetonka School Board Candidate Forum next month! It’s a key opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand BEFORE you head to the polls on November 4.

September’s already been a whirlwind and it hasn't even happened yet! School’s back, calendars are full, and democracy doesn’t take a day off either! Catch up on what we’ve been up to (and what’s next) in our latest newsletter: tinyurl.com/jcext7tp

😍 Find someone who looks at you the way LWV looks at candidate forums. 💪 Empowering voters is our forever + always. Because democracy works best when everyone has a voice.

LWV Statement on Mail-in Ballots and Voting Machines: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... #VoteYourVoice #WomenVote #VoterRegistration #ElectionDay #VotingRights #LWV #LeagueOfWomenVoters #LWVLakeMinnetonkaPlymouthArea #Nonpartisan #CivicEngagement

To help you understand the long-term consequences of this sweeping legislation in your own community, MinnPost Deputy Editor Dan Haugen will chat with Washington Correspondent Ana Radelat, as well as other members of MinnPost’s newsroom, and they’ll take your questions.

Don’t miss our Minnetonka School Board Candidate Forum next month! It’s a key opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand BEFORE you head to the polls on November 4.

Election deniers want Congress to add a provision to the SAVE Act giving the federal government access to DMV photos to “hunt” illegal voters. Illegal voters are virtually non-existent, but xenophobic rumors proliferate threatening Voting Rights. Kill the Bill! @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

Be sure to join us TOMORROW for Fired Up Fridays! 🔥 For more information, visit tinyurl.com/2wr7jdut leagueofwomenvoters

On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, securing women’s right to vote. Learn more about the 19th Amendment here ➡️ tinyurl.com/2jdcrwm8

“When leaders entrusted with safeguarding our nation amplify messages that undermine democratic ideals, they normalize the dangerous notion that equality is optional.” -LWV CEO Celina Stewart www.glamour.com/story/why-we...

Today in History: The Voting Rights Act Was Signed into Law 59 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

Stay informed with our latest updates! Read all about what's happening and how you can get involved: conta.cc/4549wZm #CivicEngagement #LWVMN

👀 Looking for a fun way to show up for democracy? Join us in the James J. Hill Days Parade on September 7!⁠ ⁠ 🇺🇸 We’re walking, waving, and supporting voting rights! ⁠ ⁠ ✨ All are welcome so come walk with us! Send us a DM for more information or email to let us know you'll be there! ⁠

I recently co-authored a piece with @cohen489.bsky.social urging women lawyers to rise in upholding the values of the legal profession during this pivotal time in our country. Democracy is depending on us. www.law.com/nationallawj...

Let’s boost and follow the League of Women Voters accounts!!

Unite with LWV and pledge to uphold our constitutional rights and the rule of law. It shouldn’t matter if you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. ⁠ ⁠ Your voice matters. Your rights matter. The rule of law matters. ⁠

🎒 School’s (almost) back and so is your chance to shape the future! ✏️ But first... let’s talk about what’s really going on in our districts 👀 🏫 Hear from school leaders in Orono, Minnetonka, Wayzata & Westonka

The League's statement in response to the Department of Justice’s actions to gather data on voters ahead of next year’s midterm elections: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

🗓️ August Academy is so back. We’re talking: • Canva wizardry 🧙‍♀️ • Advocacy tips 💬 • Treasurer know-how 💰 • Website editing magic ✨ • New member vibes 👋

In June 2025, the League of Women Voters National Board was pleased to announce the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary. Read the official position here ➡️ tinyurl.com/nhaaydhj #leagueofwomenvoters

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. ⁠ ⁠ Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. ⁠

The League of Women Voters of Arkansas on Tuesday asked a judge to temporarily block enforcement of several new state laws regulating direct democracy that it argued are unconstitutional. #arpx #arleg

Make sure you’re a part of Fired Up Fridays! 🔥 Here’s the summer lineup: July 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15 Get additional details at tinyurl.com/2wr7jdut #VoteYourVoice #WomenVote #VoterRegistration #ElectionDay #VotingRights #LWV #LeagueOfWomenVoters #LWVLakeMinnetonkaPlymouthArea #Nonpartisan

Hey friends! Big news! Starting in August, our OLD website (www.lwvwpa.org) is riding off into the sunset. Make sure to switch your bookmarks to www.lwvlmpa.org so you can stay in the loop with all the latest from the League! #LeagueOfWomenVoters

This episode of Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance, Joyce and Katie highlight the need to start preparing now to protect the integrity of the 2026 election. ⁠

Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration. ⁠ ⁠ Together, we’ll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people. ⁠

We asked Chat GPT to roast us and it did not disappoint! 😍

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized. Online and free! pll.harvard.edu/course/ameri...

‼️ Congress is moving forward with its budget package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which would strip health care and food access from millions of Americans with limited incomes to offset tax cuts for the wealthy. 🧵

July Updates 👇 mailchi.mp/e603164dc092...

It’s summer! 😎🍉⛱️🧴 #leagueofwomenvoters

For over 30 years, the League of Women Voters Minnesota, the US Federal Court System, and US Customs and Immigration Services have worked together to host these milestone ceremonies for Minnesota’s newest citizens, more recently swearing in 100's of people per ceremony.

Unite and rise for our Constitution is under attack! @lwvus.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/KcptR... #UniteAndRise #VoteYourVoice #WomenVote #VoterRegistration #ElectionDay #VotingRights #LWV #LeagueOfWomenVoters #LWVLakeMinnetonkaPlymouthArea #Nonpartisan #CivicEngagement

160 years of Juneteenth: Celebrations in the Twin Cities Find them here: tinyurl.com/3823tkhs #leagueofwomenvoters

Stand Up for Democracy: the latest from the League of Women Voters US tinyurl.com/5yns4s7v #leagueofwomenvoters

Read our joint statement with @lwvc.bsky.social in response to the deploying of National Guard troops against largely peaceful protestors in Los Angeles County: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...