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On April 25, the Brookings Center on Regulation and Markets will hold a workshop for young scholars to explore these topics.  Of particular interest might be the 20 minute intro at 11:00 and the rural example described here.  Read more>>>

Join the MT Chapter of Country First, co-chaired by former state legislators Joel Krautter and Bruce Grubbs,  virtually for a gathering. Country First is led by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL).  It supports campaigns with a tailored combination of fundraising, advertising, texting, grassroots

Library subject specialists Michelle Krowl and Ahmed Johnson will explore the historical context of the document and provide genealogical research related to the thousands of names on the petition.   Since this petition is also a new transcribing project, information about

Hanks & Robinson, former ACLU deputy legal director, have produced a short, animated film about the contested and consequential 1876 presidential.  The Washington Post’s Kate Woodsome will moderate the conversation about  “How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of

The National First Ladie's Library sponsors this zoom event and it's one of their monthly Legacy Lectures.  In describing both the book and this lecture, author William Kuhn writes:  She was a book editor in New York for nearly two

Amendment 17 passes in 1913.  Its text appears below. Originally state legislators chose congressional senators. A striking example of how dysfunctional this process could be comes from Delaware 1895.  Their legislators were completely deadlocked and Delaware didn't have a senator

Sponsored by the Colorado LWV, this session hosts co-authors well-known to the politics of Washington DC.  Here is a short review of their book.  You must register for the event.  Read more>>> “Concerned that the sanctity of the 2022 midterm

April 16th is a celebration of President Lincoln’s D.C. Emancipation Act, which freed approximately 2,989 African Americans in 1862 during the Civil War.  Meet DC leaders leading this fight for a panel discussion.   You must register.  Go to register>>>

Two cases will be heard together.  Both hinge on the definition or understanding of "obstruction of justice."  Specifically, may an offense after or before a legal procedure count as an obstruction to that procedure?  Both defendants were long-time -- 1985

Join in the discussion with the permanent committee on alternative voting methods.  If you missed their meeting last month 3/20/2023, click here to watch its recording The committee has the stated purpose "to promote the collective actions necessary to advance

This play is part of the 2023 Shepard Symposium.  This tale is inspired by Electra -- daughter of Kind Agamemnon in Greek mythology.  We have a father-daughter arson team on the run in the Everglades. "The play is a meditation

On April 25, the Brookings Center on Regulation and Markets will hold a workshop for young scholars to explore these topics.  Of particular interest might be the 20 minute intro at 11:00 and the rural example described here.  Read more>>>

A Senate vote on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is looming.  Join us for a virtual community call tomorrow. We'll share federal updates and align on our messaging during this crucial moment for gender equality.   You must register>>>You'll receive

Join this statewide conversation. We'll hear from grassroots leaders involved with a big win for Medicaid for Moms & the loss for Medicaid expansion. Please pre-register to later receive a link to the Zoom call.  Read more>>>