Posts in Legislative Action
Third Thursdays: Police Accountability at the MN Legislature

So join us for a special, off-cycle Third Thursdays - TOMORROW, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - with Rep. Carlos Mariani (St. Paul), chair of the House Public Safety committee. Rep Mariani will speak about the final stages of negotiations on police accountability measures to be included in the Public Safety omnibus bill, and what we as activists can do to help move things forward.

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Stop Killing Black Men, Women and Children

Daunte Wright was 20 years old. He was a father. He was with his girlfriend when he was pulled over for a traffic stop. He called his mother during that traffic stop. He had a life in front of him. And that was taken away needlessly when he was shot and killed by former police officer Kim Potter, long-time veteran officer, and former union president. Daunte should be alive today.

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March: 2020 Census, Everybody Counts!

Thursday, March 19, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
Location: your place

Hosted by: MSP NOW, ERAMN, WMM, Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and Indivisible Minnesota Legislative Action

Join us for our first virtual Third Thursdays, hosted by Women’s March Minnesota. (Due to COVID-19), we have moved this month’s Third Thursday online - more details below).

Your election advocacy starts here! The 2020 census is foundational to our democracy! That’s why we’re excited to host this Third Thursdays which is all about the 2020 census - why it’s so important, what's being done in MN to ensure a full count, and how you can help make sure everyone is counted.

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February: Caucuses! What, Why, When and How to Make the Most of Yours

Thursday, February 20, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Hosted by: MSP NOW, ERAMN, WMM, Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and Indivisible Minnesota Legislative Action

What exactly IS a caucus? And why should you, person who gives a shit, attend yours? Join us for this educational event to find out!

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January: 2020 MN Legislative preview

Thursday, January 16, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Hosted by: Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and Indivisible Minnesota Legislative Action

The 2020 Mn Legislative session is about to kick off. Join us to learn what's coming up this session, what has the possibility of passing and what hasn't, and how you can help push progressive policies over the line in Minnesota!

We'll discuss ERA, Gun Sense bills, Renewable Energy, Voting Rights, Election Security and much more. We are excited to announce that our speakers will be House Reps Shelley Christensen (39B) and Amy Wazlawik (38B) and Sen Jeff Hayden (62).

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Driver’s licenses for all, regardless of immigration status! It’s time! Support HF1500!

When is the last time you used your driver’s license as an ID? For me, it was when I forgot my library card but wanted to check out the books that I had reserved. For you, perhaps it was when you checked in for a medical appointment, entered your child’s school or ordered a drink in a restaurant.

Approximately 82,000 residents of Minnesota are eligible for a driver’s license or state ID, but cannot get one because they are undocumented immigrants. Many have been living here for decades and were able to obtain a driver’s license until Governor Pawlenty changed the law in 2003. Imagine having your driving privileges and access to an ID stripped away. For undocumented immigrants, having access to a Driver’s License or State ID is both a matter of convenience and access and dignity to move around the state.

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Will Kavanaugh Be Confirmed? Pressure On Both Sides Mounting

The pressure for and against quickly confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the vacant U.S. Supreme Court is ramping up in the U.S. Senate.

Now is the time for citizens to contact senators, supporting careful consideration rather than haste on this nomination.

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Women Disobey in D.C., A Collective Experience Protesting the Illegal Detention of Children at U.S. Borders

After the illegal detention of children and the immoral tearing apart of families, Women’s March National planned and executed the largest Civil Disobedient group of women ever recorded in our nation's history to rally and hold accountable those in office that are allowing these vicious, racist and outright terrifying things to happen.

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June: Mobilizing for the Midterms Part 2

The Legislative session is over, and the party Conventions have kicked off the election season. This is what we’ve all been waiting for -- to vote the right people into power!! While voter turnout across Minnesota is definitely important (especially for the state-wide races), the purple suburban districts are arguably where this November will be won or lost.

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Now we know who is running (sort of), let’s get busy!

Hectic day at Mn Sec. of State’s office yesterday – 275 people filed to run for public office! Lots of musical chairs and some hotly contested seats, INCLUDING record numbers of women filed for state House seats - YES!!!

2018 Primaries are 10 weeks away - August 14th.

Early voting is June 29th-Aug 13th, by email or in person. What’s your voting plan?

It's going to be a busy summer for candidates and their teams. Which campaigns can you help on?

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