A NOTE FROM SYLVIA We often think of November as the beginning of the holiday season, but it also marks another season of importance—election season. I have always found fulfillment in civic engagement. Volunteering for organizations that have an impact, educating myself on social and political issues, and upholding my civic duty by voting are essential life activities for me. Twin Cities PBS has had a deep and enduring commitment to civic education since its founding 65 years ago. As you look through this month’s magazine, you will see our commitment represented throughout our programming schedule. Our cover features Vote 2022: Election Night Special , which is the pinnacle of PBS NewsHour ’s 2022 election coverage. Almanac , TPT’s weekly public affairs show, is the longest running state- wide public affairs television program in Minnesota history. Almanac is profiled this month to highlight its key role in public affairs coverage for all Minnesotans. In a time when it is hard to find news that goes beyond click-bait headlines, Almanac has remained dedicated to providing a space for important context and reasoned debate. I hope you enjoy reading about its impact and hearing from those who create this award-winning series. Keep in mind that you can always stream past debates hosted by Almanac as well as coverage of prominent political issues at tpt.org/almanac . November is also Native American Heritage Month.You can find information about Native American history, arts, and culture programming on page 8, but I want to bring special attention to Bring Her Home . This TPT produced documentary—which just won the 2022 Best Feature Film at the NatiVision Film Festival—will be rebroadcast this month on TPT 2 and available for streaming at tpt.org/bring-her-home . The film tells the story of three Indigenous women as they fight to vindicate and honor their relatives who have fallen victim to the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. We can tell important stories, such as those shared in Bring Her Home , because of your support. Thank you for helping us tell stories that make an impact!
Warm Regards,
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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