Evening of Dissent: Power (Back) to the People 2025

October 8 · 5:00pm

In-person

Uptown Theater
2900 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55408, US

events@aclu-mn.org

Uptown Theater

Evening of Dissent: Power Back to the People

Summary

Join us for our first, Evening of Dissent: Power (Back) to the People! Learn about the critical work we are doing to defend and uphold the rights of people living in our state and across the country. For today and the future.

Evening of Dissent: Power (Back) to the People is the ACLU of Minnesota's new fundraising event, taking the place of our annual breakfast.

As we are watching history repeat itself in real time, we are reminded of one eternal truth: what we do today to protect our rights, matters tomorrow.

For almost 75 years, the ACLU of Minnesota has been defending people's civil liberties to protect against violating government overreach. Because of those that came before us, and the work they did, we have the protections and tools to defend civil liberties today.
Now is the time that we must become the loudest voices and take back the power of our rights.

What actions are we taking to not only to defend our civil liberties now, but to enshrine them for future generations?
How do we reclaim, and keep, the power of our rights?
What are we doing to protect our power today to help further the advancement of civil liberties in years to come?

Join ACLU-MN staff and special guests as we discuss the critical work we are doing to defend and uphold our rights against ongoing unconstitutional attacks.

For today and the future.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

This event would not be possible without our generous sponsors. To learn about opportunities to sponsor Evening of Dissent, click here

VIP EXPERIENCE

Host a VIP table, or purchase invidual VIP tickets, and help make our event a success. As a VIP host and/or guest you will receive recognition at the event, cocktail hour in the VIP Lounge, premium reserved seating, and more.
Learn more about becoming a VIP here or by contacting Erika LaDousa at events@aclu-mn.org

If you are unable to attend an Evening of Dissent, we hope you consider supporting our increasingly vital work by making a donation.


THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

CHAMPION SPONSOR | $15,000

MSP Communications

DEFENDER SPONSOR | $10,000

Ballard Spahr, LLP
Wallace and Deborah Hilke
Bond and Devick logo

ORGANIZER SPONSOR | $5,000

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Faegre Drinker

Fredrikson and Byron PA
Maslon LLP
Stinson

ACTIVIST SPONSOR | $2,500

Engstrom Lee

Forsgren Fisher McCalmont DeMarea Tysver LLP
Nicole Moen & Mike Skoglund
Stoel Rives LLP
University of Minnesota Law School

NONPROFIT PARTNER SPONSOR | $1,000

Humanists MN

Agenda

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cocktail hour and check-in from 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm, followed by the program for the evening from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm. Then close out the evening, enjoy delicious dessert with us!