Convergence: National Conversations About Defending Democracy Held in Minnesota

National leaders for defending democracy gathered at the Minneapolis convention center August 21 to 23, partly to talk about how Minnesotans organized to protect neighbors from federal agents, and partly to prepare for the next onslaught of federal occupation, likely related to the upcoming November elections. A central message: True power comes fr

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: September 7, 2026

Words: 621

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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National leaders for defending democracy gathered at the Minneapolis convention center in August, partly to talk about how Minnesotans organized to protect neighbors from federal agents, and partly to prepare for the next federal overreach, likely related to the upcoming November elections.

A central message: True power comes from cross-sector collaboration between labor, faith communities, nonprofits, and other community leaders.

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