Westminster Town Hall Forum

Please join us November 14 for "2024: The Year of the Political Influencer," featuring WIRED senior writer and author of the Politics Lab newsletter, Makena Kelly. It's a fitting conclusion for the Forum's fall season, "Democracy in America." https://lnkd.in/dMrQpDgN Post-election, Kelly will provide insights on the rise and impact of political influencers on social media and how they affected this year’s local, state and federal results. She’ll also share how she defines ‘influence’ and give us her thoughts on the role influencers will continue to play in U.S. politics. All Town Hall Forum events are free of charge and open to the public at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis. Pre-forum music by https://lnkd.in/dKitD477. Forum also available via livestream. Westminster Town Hall Forum – #Ethicsmatter #WIRED #politicalinfluencer #electionresults

Let's pack the house for the U of M's Larry Jacobs as he speaks on "Democracy Under Fire" at Tuesday's Westminster Town Hall Forum. Jacobs, founder and director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, promises to stimulate thought and timely discussion. Here's the October 22 lineup: 5 p.m. | Doors open 5:30 p.m. | Music by Pick-A-Rib Three, sizzling traditional jazz 6 p.m. | Larry Jacobs – "Democracy Under Fire," followed by questions and answers with the audience 7 p.m. | Jacobs' Democracy Under Fire book signing, complimentary Breads and Spreads public reception The Town Hall Forum is a free speaker series that challenges its audience to evaluate current issues from an ethical perspective. Please join us at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis – no reservations needed. Music and Jacobs will also livestream at https://lnkd.in/gw8iUTdH The Forum will be posted online after the event.

Join us at 6 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22, as Westminster Town Hall Forum’s “Democracy in America” series continues with Larry Jacobs, founder and director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, speaking on “Democracy Under Fire.” Jacobs will explain how America’s party system has weakened democracy and how we can generate broad citizen engagement with tangible policy making. Consider making it a date night or friends' night out, all free of charge: Music at 5:30 p.m., Jacobs at 6, Breads and Spreads reception at 7....then make reservations and head out for dinner at a nearby restaurant for great conversation about what you've learned. Music and Jacobs also livestreamed!

Join us at 6 p.m. Tues., Oct. 22, as Westminster Town Hall Forum’s “Democracy in America” series continues with Larry Jacobs, founder and director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, speaking on “Democracy Under Fire.” ? Jacobs – an American political scientist and author – will explain how America’s party system has weakened democracy and how we can generate broad citizen engagement with tangible policy making. ? He will answer questions following his presentation, then autograph his recently updated book, Democracy Under Fire. Come early for music at 5:30 and stay after the Forum for complimentary Breads and Spreads reception at 7. All held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis. ? Don’t miss this FREE timely and informative session, in person or online. More info and livestream: https://lnkd.in/gw8iUTdH

Robert Bauer - former co-chair of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court - will be in town tomorrow Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. to speak at the Westminster Town Hall Forum: "On Ethics in Politics and Democracy in Crisis." Head downtown early to get a seat (doors open at 5) and hear bluegrass stylings from Monroe Crossing at 5:30 p.m. Bob Bauer's presentation kicks off our fall 2024 series "Democracy in America" Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis. See you there! https://lnkd.in/g-7acWrs

Democracy in America is front and center as we head toward election day in November. So it’s the perfect time to learn more about democracy, where it stands and what lies in the balance. Join us in person for the first Westminster Town Hall Forum in our “Democracy in America” series at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, featuring Robert Bauer, author of the new book, “The Unraveling.” The book is the first to place restoring political ethics at the center of the renewal of American democracy. Bauer recently served as co-chair of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court. Learn more online about Bauer https://lnkd.in/g-7acWrs and event location Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis https://lnkd.in/ggyiaKR4 . Monroe Crossing kicks off the evening in bluegrass style at 5:30 p.m. Music, Bauer’s remarks and follow-up questions will livestream at westminsterforum.org for those unable to attend.

Introducing Westminster Town Hall Forum’s compelling new season – "Democracy in America" – kicking off October 8, 2024. The season features three timely and insightful speakers who will address the state of our democracy and the country’s new political influencers. ROBERT BAUER - On Ethics in Politics and Democracy in Crisis - October 8 | 6 pm LARRY JACOBS - Democracy Under Fire - October 22 | 6 pm MAKENA KELLY - 2024: The Year of the Political Influencer - November 14 | 6 pm Learn more about the season’s speakers here: https://lnkd.in/grScwdY7. All Forums are free and open to all in person at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis at 12th and Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis, plus are livestreamed at www.westminsterforum.org. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the "Democracy in America" series. Also consider donating online to help us continue to bring you quality programming, just as we have for nearly 45 years! Ethics matter! https://lnkd.in/gKtrU3_b

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