Events

Learn how to run for local office from those who have run campaigns.Join us for a panel discussion on how to run for local office, featuring a former city commissioner and current local elected officials who have experienced candidacy first-hand. Panelists will first answer prepared questions, then will engage in audience Q and A.This event […]

Join us for a teach-in on direct democracy where we'll learn about historical and contemporary examples of collective decision making!Want to learn how to move beyond just voting and start governing together? Join us for a teach-in on direct democracy where we'll explore this ancient practice and discuss practical tools for using collective decision-making to […]

Minnesota Political Dynamics in 2026As we look toward 2026, many of us feel a mix of hope, concern, determination, and fatigue. In Minnesota, the year ahead will be especially momentous. As the midterm election approaches, Minnesotans will elect a new governor, and every seat in the state legislature will be on the ballot.Decisions made in […]

Join us in person to connect and collaborate with the Mamdani Administration on politics and policy!Join Us for a Politics & Policy Mixer!Don't miss out on Building Strong Ties with the Mamdani Administration — an awesome in-person event where you can connect, learn, and dive deep into the world of politics and policy under the […]

A conversation on election reform with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote CoalitionPlease join us for a special evening of conversation with Sara Wolk, Executive Director of the Equal Vote Coalition. We'll have a fireside chat with Sara on upgrading our elections, and how this can help with the runaway political polarization that's […]

Come meet the candidate, hear her vision for California, and ask your questions before you cast your vote for California’s next Governor.As former state controller and budget director, Betty Yee oversaw California's finances—drawing on skills she first developed as a child helping run her family's small business. Today, she says she's running for California governor […]

Hamid says that America, as a democracy, has the ability to correct past mistakes and change for the better—and that part is up to all of usIs the United States still the “indispensable nation,” former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s term to describe America’s leading role in the world? Or is the world better off […]

Explore Venezuela’s crisis, U.S. strategy, and regional impacts on energy, security, and democracy with expert insights from Dr. Francisco MAbout the Event6:30 – 7:00 PM Registration and Networking7:00 – 8:00 PM ProgramAs Venezuela’s political and economic crisis deepens, the interaction between U.S. military strategy, Washington’s broader policy toolkit, and Venezuela’s opposition movement has taken on […]

Join the MCCD Policy Team at the Minnesota State Capitol for our 4th annual Advocacy training.The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) is excited to host our 4th annual Advocacy Training at the Capitol!We invite our members and community partners to learn about advocacy at the Minnesota State Capitol and to practice testifying in an […]

Join us for an update from Ryan Giles, Chief Counsel for Nominations & the Constitution at the U.S. Senate Committee.U.S. Senate Update from Chief Counsel for Nominations & The ConstitutionJoin us in person for an exclusive update straight from Ryan Giles, Chief Counsel for Nominations & the Constitution at the U.S. Senate Committee on the […]

IWP Prof. Glenn Corn shares insights from recent travels in Ukraine, offering an on-the-ground update on the ongoing war.We would like to inform you that this event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, has been rescheduled due to an unexpected scheduling conflict with our featured speaker, Professor Glenn Corn.The event will now take place […]