Previous Events from the Idaho League of Women Voters

The fourth seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on January 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and examines the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Betsy Russell, Andy Snook, and Brian Kane, Executive Director of the National Association of Attorneys General, will discuss the principles of open government and how Idahoans can ensure transparency in public decision-making. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.

The third seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on January 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and focuses on the Idaho Public Records Act – the law and the public’s rights. Hear from Andy Snook, General Counsel for Governor Brad Little, and Betsy Russell, IDOG President, on how citizens and journalists can effectively request and obtain public records. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.

Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow at the 1912 Center Living Room on Sun., Jan. 11, 2026 from 4-5 p.m. for our next Sip & Speak social conversation hour. We encourage you to bring a snack or drink to share but this is not required. We would love to see you there!

The second seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on December 17, 2025, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and explores Transparent Idaho/Townhall Idaho – How to access public data and meeting information online for free. Brandon Woolf, Idaho State Controller, will guide attendees through state tools for finding government financial data and upcoming public meetings. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.

Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series Presentation, Comparative Politics 101: Understanding Transitions between Democratic and Autocratic Regimes, presented by Amy G. Mazur on Wed., Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium. This presentation focuses on the operational concepts and processes that students of regime change use to understand transitions between democratic and autocratic forms of government. 

The first seminar from Idahoans for Openess in Government (IDOG) is on November 19, 2025, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. MT in the Idaho Capitol Building’s Lincoln Auditorium and focuses on Campaign Finance and Reporting – the rules and how to access data. Join Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State, for a detailed overview of Idaho’s campaign finance system and how transparency helps build public trust. LWVID is a founding member of the IDOG coalition and shares its mission to foster open government, supervised by an informed and engaged citizenry.

Join the League of Women Voters Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation, The People's Voice: The Past, Present, and Future of Idaho's Ballot-Initiative Process, by Reclaim Idaho co-founder Luke Mayville at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 12 in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium. This presentation will focus on Idaho’s proud history of citizen-led initiatives and the ongoing need to protect Idaho’s initiative process. 

Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow for a Speaker Series presentation, The Devolution of Journalism in America, with William Brock on Wednesday, November 5 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Lecompte Auditorium. Brock, a veteran reporter and editor for major newspapers in Montana and Idaho, will discuss the economic pressures facing traditional journalism, the decline of independent reporting, and the resulting rise of disinformation in today’s media landscape.

Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow for a Speaker Series event, David Hume and the Culture Wars, presented by Joseph Campbell on Wednesday, October 29 at 12 p.m. in the 1912 Center Arts Workshop. Campbell, recently retired after 26 years as a philosophy professor at Washington State University, will explore how David Hume (1711–1776), a leading thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment and friend of Adam Smith, sheds light on today’s culture wars. By examining Hume’s distinction between scientific knowledge and value judgments, Campbell will discuss why debates over morality, politics, and society often seem unresolvable—and how Hume’s insights can guide us toward a deeper understanding of these challenges.

The public is invited to an evening of conversation, community, and good food at Goody’s Deli on Wednesday, October 22, at 6:00 p.m. The event, titled “Energy in Idaho,” will feature Aaron Menenberg, Idaho Policy Manager for Renewable Northwest, discussing Idaho’s evolving energy landscape and how local policies can shape our energy future.

The League of Women Voters of Lewis Clark Valley and the LC Valley Chamber of Commerce invite you to a Candidate Forum on Monday, October 14 from 6:30–7:45 p.m. at the Lewiston City Library. Candidates for Lewiston Mayor and City Council will share their views and answer questions about key issues facing the community. The forum will be moderated by Keith Havens, who will introduce the candidates and guide the discussion. This nonpartisan event is free and open to the public—an opportunity for voters to hear directly from those seeking to serve the City of Lewiston.

Join the League of Women Voters of Moscow at the 1912 Center Living Room on Sun., Oct. 12 from 4-5 p.m. for our next Sip & Speak social conversation hour. We encourage you to bring a snack or drink to share but this is not required. We would love to see you there!