Autocracy and Activism

The "History Repeats Itself: Autocracy 101 and Activism Tips" panel on February 22 discussed patterns and lessons we can learn from history and how to assert normalcy for our democracy.

Panelists included:

• Olivia Bergen, Rochester Organizer, Faith in Minnesota

• Valery Fernandez, Historian, Educator, and Activist

• Ana Folpe, Community Volunteer, Moderator

• Leah Midgarden, DNC Delegate and President, SE MN Area Labor Council AFL-CIO

• Chris Schmitz, Retired American History Teacher

We’re continuing the conversation with an interactive sub-caucus event focused on five major issues impacting our community.  If you want to take action but aren’t sure how—this is the place to start!

Sub-caucus Topics are:

1. Immigration

2. Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

3. Organized Labor

4. The Environment

5. Other?

   
   
   
   

I'd like to be involved with an issue caucus