Commentary: Women, Politics, and the Potluck People’s Party

By: Shanai Matteson

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: July 11, 2026

Words: 2,029

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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I’d forgotten to bring a sign telling people where to park.

We were setting-up tables by the Mississippi River when I realized we really would need signs. There were going to be more women at the gathering than there are people living in the town where it took place.

Thankfully, Hallie Pond — a rural community organizer who lives in Pine River and co-leads the …

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