Every fall, Planned Parenthood supporters gather to celebrate Planned Parenthood’s
work throughout our region. Our theme this year is “The Politics of Truth” and we are excited to announce that our keynote speaker is Valerie Plame Wilson, the “outed” CIA Operations Officer & Best-Selling Author of Fair Game.
After a twenty-year covert career with the CIA, Wilson's identity was published in a newspaper column in 2003. An investigation traced the leak all the way to the White House and it became apparent this was no ordinary spy story.
As we stand at a juncture where the truth is more important than ever, Wilson will share her thoughts on what she views as unprecedented abuse of public trust and subverting the right of citizens to exercise free speech. Since her covert identity was compromised, Wilson has become a public advocate and respected authority on issues of national security and politics.
[VIDEO] Valerie shares her thoughts on the impact of being “outed”
The event will be emceed by Jearlyn Steel, host of WCCO Radio show, Steele Talkin’, and an entertainment reporter for TPT’s Almanac. She is also a frequent guest on the prestigious radio broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion.
Additionally, this event will feature a fabulous silent auction featuring items like dinner for 6 with Governor Dayton at The Bachelor Farmer, a private suite at the XCEL Energy Center for a Minnesota Wild Game, Lunch with Mayor Chris Coleman at Brasa Rotisserie, and many other wonderful items.