Linda Hopkins, long time member of the DFL Senior Caucus and retired attorney, is offering two seminars at the Shoreview Community Center as part of their winter program. The cost is $19.00 for non-Shoreview residents. Join either class by sending an email to Jennifer Verbrugge at Jverbrugge@shoreviewmn.gov or calling 651.490.4714
You’re lying, no you’re lying! — Free Speech in America Today
Thursday, January 9, from 1-3:00p.
We’ll explore where and when people and companies have free speech in America. Why does our government allow free expression and what does that mean in your life. How does the power of social media and artificial intelligence cause problems for democracy? Government actors are about to take office with revenge in mind. How far can they go under the first amendment?
The Mother of Cryptography
Thursday, March 13, from 1-3:00p.
In this class, Linda offers a fun look at the woman who founded the profession of cryptoanalysis (the deciphering of coded radio signals).
Imagine a young woman who becomes an international crime fighter, busts up Nazi and Japanese spy rings, and has FBI men guarding her from the likes of Dutch Schultze and Al Capone. Learn about her skill, the invention of radio, World War I/II warfare, and even a bit about how to code!