The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
VOTE411 is the League’s one-stop shop for all things voting-related, for the General Election. This year, over 7,000 candidates across the state were invited to participate. Nonpartisan and objective, VOTE411 provides unbiased candidate information through the bi-lingual voter guide, allowing you to compare candidates in their own words, through their responses to League-provided questions.
This latest issue of the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues (CMAL) newsletter has information on Watershed Study updates, Notes from the LWVUS Convention, and Pure Iowa Water
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What are they?
Non-partisan events where candidates running in local elections respond to questions submitted by community members and the audience. Organized by the League of Women Voters, the forums are a unique opportunity to engage with candidates and learn about their policy positions.
How can I participate?
Absentee Voting for General Election Begins September 20: Check Vote411.org or MNVotes.gov for information on polling locations, sample ballots, and other information.
The 8th Annual League of Women Voters of Roseville Area Brews & Book Reviews event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Crooked Pint & Ale House, 1734 Aldolphus Street, Maplewood. Invite a friend, family or neighbor. Share a book or podcast recommendation and enjoy good conversation. Hope to see you there! (https://www.crookedpint.com/maplewood/)
Decision-making can be a very personal thing. And yet listing pros and cons and making a choice which seems to be the most “rational,” but which feels uncomfortable, will often prove to be a decision one regrets. Also, our gut can be loaded with unidentified biases that will lead us astray, or with a flimsy preference of the moment, that may lead to regret in the longer term when a decision still binds us. How should we think about decision-making? What should we do when our gut is not helpful, and our brain is overwhelmed?
This latest issue of the Council of Metropolitan Area Leagues (CMAL) newsletter provides good news on the status of the Watershed Study and the 2024-2025 calendar that reflects the direction given to the CMAL Board in May.
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