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Please join us for Salon Series Presents: Walter Mondale

In the locally produced documentary FRITZ: The Walter Mondale Story. Al Gore comments, "You can divide every vice president in American history into two categories: pre-Walter Mondale and post-Walter Mondale." A lifelong public servant, Mondale served Minnesotans as Attorney General and U.S. Senator and served all Americans as Jimmy Carter's Vice President. In 1984, he made history as the first major party candidate for president to choose a woman as his running mate.

It's not about Democrats or Republicans. It's about human nature," said Mondale. How rarely we hear sentiment like that in these politically divisive times. Mondale changed every institution in which he served for the better. At womenwinning we believe the same is true of each of our candidates. Each pro-choice woman we elect, from park board to U.S. Senate, changes the tone, the work done and the institution as a whole at each level. It is more important than ever that we step up to serve - we can all aspire to be a little more like Walter Mondale.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from former Vice President Walter Mondale about the importance of public service, breaking down social barriers, and his take on a return to civility in American politics.

Hosted by Ellen Breyer & Peggy Lucas

Thursday, November 10

5:30 - 7:00pm

700 South 2nd St

Minneapolis, MN 55401

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Labor Salon

Please join us for Salon Series Presents: Women in the Labor Movement

For decades, unions have provided women with a voice in their work place, in electoral politics and in the policy arena. At this salon we will hear the following women share their experience and their vision of women's leadership roles in the Dayton Administration, the labor movement and in politics.

Kris Eiden - Deputy Commissioner in the Dept of Labor and Industry (DOLI)

Shar Knutson - President of the Minnesota AFL-CIO (the first woman to hold that position!)

Rep. Erin Murphy - an RN and former Executive Director of the Minnesota Nurses Association

Mary Cathryn Ricker - a teacher and President of the St. Paul Federation of Teachers

And our host, Kristin Beckmann - former Executive Director of the SEIU MN State Council

You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear from these women about the current political climate surrounding labor issues (think Wisconsin!) and how women leaders in unions, in elected office and in the Administration are working to ensure that women have a seat at the table.

At the home of Kristin Beckmann

Sunday, September 25

11:30am - 1:00pm

867 Fairmount Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55105

Salon with Kathryn Pearson

Please join us for Salon Series Presents: Prof. Kathryn Pearson

Come join us for a conversation about the current political climate in Congress with University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Kathryn Pearson. Kathryn is a local treasure - she appears as a commentator regularly on TPT's Almanac, was interviewed earlier this month on MPR and was recently quoted in The New York Times!

At the home of Maggie Gilbert

Monday, August 29

5:30pm - 7:00pm

1920 Irving Avenue S

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Salon with Yvonne

Please join us for Salon Series Presents: Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon

Join us for a conversation with our Lieutenant Governor about her many years of service to the state of Minnesota. You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear from Yvonne!

At the home of Peggy Lucas

Tuesday, July 19

11:00am - 12:30pm

600 S. 2nd St. #701

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Franni Franken

Please join us for Salon Series Presents: Franni Franken!

Come join womenwinning and Franni Franken, women's advocate, policy wonk, and wife of United States Senator Al Franken for a lively discussion of behind-the-scenes Washington politics!

At the home of Kate Kelly

Saturday, June 18th

11:30am - 1:00pm

2322 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy

Minneapolis, MN 55405

Please join us for Women in the Legislature

It seems as though every day during this fast-paced legislative session, new policy is proposed, different statistics are cited, and new budgets take shape. Come hear from our womenwinning endorsed legislators about what's really going on at the State Capitol and how the ultimate balancing of the state budget will affect us.

Rep. Alice Hausman, Rep. Tina Liebling, Rep. Rena Moran, Rep. Erin Murphy and their colleagues will share their unique perspectives on the 2011 Legislative Session.

At the home of Tammy Lee Stanoch

Thursday, May 26th

6:00 - 7:30pm

3300 Hazelwood West

Minnetonka, MN 55391

Please join us for a special Salon Series event with the Honorable Congresswoman Betty McCollum

Find our how the 112th Congress is impacting women's policy issues from Congresswoman Betty McCollum. The Congresswoman will bring us the latest news from DC in a casual conversation over brunch at the home of Karen Wilson Thissen.

At the home of Karen Wilson Thissen

Sunday, March 13th

11:30am - 1:00pm

1219 W 51st St.

Minneapolis, MN 55419

Please join us for Stories of the Journey!

In honor of Women's History Month, we would like to invite you to join our hosts Fran & Barb Davis for Stories of the Journey: a conversation with local historian Billie Young. We encourage you to bring your daughters, nieces, granddaughters, students, mentees, colleagues and friends to trace the history our foremothers have forged for us.

At the home of Fran Davis

Sunday, March 6th

11:30am - 1:00pm

1512 Douglas Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55403