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March with Us June 30th to #FreeOurFuture
On June 30, we're rallying in Washington, D.C., and around the country to tell Donald Trump and his administration to stop separating kids from their parents!
Join us on for a national day of action. We are co-hosting the Minneapolis event, and are calling on the current administration, our senators, and our representatives to declare once and for all that families belong together and should not be detained.
#FamiliesBelongTogether
TODAY is a National Day of Action against the Administration’s new policy of separating families at the border. What will you do to protest this cruel and unacceptable policy?
PRIDE Parade!! – Come march with us!
We will be marching in the 2018 Ashely Rukes Pride Parade and want YOU to march with us as a UNITED coalition of activists. We truly believe we are better together to support and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ Community.
Strong Women Rally
Great event this Sunday – Strong Women Rally – June 10th, 1.30-3.00pm in Stillwater.
Warrant Forgiveness Day - May 1 & May 12. Details Included
People dealing with warrant issues in Ramsey or Washington Counties can come and get their issues resolved without the fear of getting arrested on May 1, and May 12, 2018.
The counties are teaming up with the ACLU of Minnesota, the NAACP, and UJAMAA Place to host a warrant resolution day. Attendees will work with attorneys and judges to address active warrants and take actions to resolve or move forward with any underlying court case.
Comfortable at the Capitol Event
Our first Comfortable at the Capitol event was a hit. We were able to partake in the MN Zoo day at the Capitol and met several MN House members, including Representative Erin Maye Quade and Representative Ilhan Omar, while mingling with ant eaters, turtles and chinchillas.
Stand Against Permitless Carry - Welcome Back to the Capitol Lobby Day
Did You Know?
11: American women are 11 times more likely to be murdered with a firearm than women in any other developed nation.
16: A woman in the U.S. is fatally shot by her current or former intimate partner every 16 hours.
80: 80 percent of people killed by firearms annually in the U.S. by intimate partners are women.
53: The percentage of intimate partner murders that involve a fatal gunshot.
1 in 3: The number of women living in domestic violence shelters in California who were threatened or harmed with a firearm by their domestic partners.
Help us send the message - loud and clear - that we stand against 'Stand Your Ground' and won't permit permitless carry
Stand Against Permitless Carry - Welcome Back to the Capitol Lobby Day
Did You Know?
11: American women are 11 times more likely to be murdered with a firearm than women in any other developed nation.
16: A woman in the U.S. is fatally shot by her current or former intimate partner every 16 hours.
80: 80 percent of people killed by firearms annually in the U.S. by intimate partners are women.
53: The percentage of intimate partner murders that involve a fatal gunshot.
1 in 3: The number of women living in domestic violence shelters in California who were threatened or harmed with a firearm by their domestic partners.
Help us send the message - loud and clear - that we stand against 'Stand Your Ground' and won't permit permitless carry.
Get Out and Caucus! Tuesday, Feb 6 - 7:00pm
TUESDAY, FEB 6 - 7:00PM
There’s a lot at stake for Minnesota this election year and it starts with precinct caucuses. Make sure they #HearYourVoice regarding who gets elected to represent you! Please arrange to go with your neighbors tomorrow night and share this post to help folks plan for caucusing.
Super Bowl Weekend Activities
While millions of MN tax dollars disappear into parties for the rich, support these Super Bowl weekend protests to draw attention to the persistent issues of low wages, deportations, racism, police brutality and prioritizing corporate over community interests here in MN.
Event Advisory for Women's March Minnesota presents: 'Hear Our Voice'
St. Paul, Minn. -- One year after the Women’s March Minnesota, and Women’s March nationally, historic march to unite and be heard, Minnesota women and their allies again raise their voices...
I believe her rally
On Friday we stood in solidarity to say we believe her. So many times women aren't believed, and we need change the culture, call for accountability, consequences, and #IBeliveHer.
People's Rally for Justice
Women’s March Minnesota is proud to partner with the People’s Justice Coalition as they host the People’s March for Justice!
Honor Indigenous People's Day
Monday, Oct. 9th is Indigenous Peoples Day. Check out any of these events to honor and acknowledge the significance of the holiday.
Keep fighting for immigrant rights
Many thanks to everyone who made it to the Third Thursdays event Standing with Immigrants and Refugees. What a great turn out! Ready to get to work? Here’s what you can do right now.
Women’s March presents: The Inaugural Women’s Convention 2017
The rise of woman is the rise of the nation. Join Women’s March and thousands of women, femmes and our allies of all backgrounds in Detroit Oct. 27-29.
We would love to represent Minnesota with a large contingent! If you plan on going, let us know.