Chair
Member at Large
Megan Heidinger is an art school drop-out, a human-mammal, and someone deeply committed to reducing harm. She has a variety of experiences in both art and life, having done everything from lithographic printing to children's librarianship to hospice volunteering. They are a trained facilitator through the Good Grief Network and a passionate advocate for human rights issues. They currently reside in Jamestown with their loving partner and three cats
Join the League of Women Voters members in Jamestown for a march down Mill Hill on April 5 at noon. It's a time to speak out against the cuts to essential services and show support for programs that help our community. ✨ Bring a family friendly sign and meet at the start of the public sidewalk near Newman Signs. ✨ There's a stationary option at the base of the hill. Meet at the end of the public sidewalk near Two Rivers Inn. ✨ After the peaceful demonstration, meet at Dairy Queen to network and talk about other ways to act locally. If you want to join for networking only, you can meet us at DQ around 12:30pm. ----------------------- MORE ABOUT HANDS OFF On April 5, the League of Women Voters and partners are coming together for a national day of action. It's time to show that the people are taking action to stop the corruption and power grab. Thank you to all our League leaders and members involved in planning, co-partnering, and participating in these April 5 events: ✔️ Bismarck: 4-6pm, ND State Capitol Building ✔️ Fargo-Moorhead: 4-6pm, Veterans Memorial Bridge ✔️ Greater Grand Forks: 2:30-4:30pm, Sorlie Memorial Bridge ✔️ Jamestown: noon at Mill Hill ✔️ Minot: 4-5pm, Minot City Hall
Reiland Fine Arts Center's DeNault Auditorium- TWO special events! The University of Jamestown’s Department of Social Science is honored to host scholars affiliated with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on campus on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in DeNault Auditorium to engage with students, faculty, and campus communities throughout the state. This special programming, sponsored by UJ and the Museum’s Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, will feature two public events. This special programming, sponsored by UJ and the Museum’s Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, will feature two public events, one at 11:00 AM-12:30 PM entitled “Antisemitism, Racism, and Religion on the Road to Extermination, In and Beyond the Holocaust” and another at 5:00-6:30 entitled “The Holocaust and Survival, In and Beyond Nazi Germany: Teaching Challenging Topics in the Classroom”. Both events are free, but registration is required. Online participants must register online in advance. In-person participants are encourage to register in advance, but may register at the door if necessary. Scan the QR code to register!
From the Executive Committee of the Stutsman County Human Rights Coalition: We condemn the violence perpetrated by Hamas against innocent Israeli citizens on October 7th, 2023, and support the peaceful release of all hostages held in Gaza. We condemn acts of antisemitism and islamophobia here in the United States, and support the peaceful practice of religion guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. We urge all persons to respect the faith of others as they express their anger and grief. We condemn the ongoing and indiscriminate violence between the Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas fighters that has resulted in the death of thousands of Palestinian civilians of various faiths and causing injury and the wide spread destruction of property in Gaza. We support an immediate ceasefire in Gaza by all parties, and the distribution of humanitarian aid to civilians, hospitals and public health facilities. We support the restoration of civil order and services for the people who must live in Gaza. We support international diplomatic efforts to create and sustain a just peace between Jewish and Palestinian peoples who live in the Middle East.
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