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The Rise of a Humanitarian Crisis in the United States
Saturday saw an outpouring of Minnesotans onto the streets of Minneapolis on an extraordinary June day. Extraordinary in that it was over 90 degrees, and extraordinary in that we had to take to the streets to protest the SEPARATION of children from their parents and the CAGING of them in ill-equipped shuttered Walmarts along our Southern border.
Justice Kennedy is retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court. What does this mean?
Last week, we saw The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) narrowly vote to strip away rights and trample on progressive values; specifically women’s rights, immigrant rights, and workers’ rights. In the midst of all this, Justice Anthony Kennedy of the U.S. Supreme Court announced his retirement, effective July 31st. Many of us felt shell-shocked knowing what this means for the future of our country.
How Close Is The United States to Genocide?
THE THREAT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMITTING ACTS OF GENOCIDE IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE OF A REALITY. According to the World Genocide Watch, there are eight stages to the build up to genocide: classification, symbolization, dehumanization, organization, polarization, preparation, extermination, and denial.
Strong Women Rally
Great event this Sunday – Strong Women Rally – June 10th, 1.30-3.00pm in Stillwater.
Thanks, Governor Dayton! #NoGagRule
Thank you for pledging to take legal action if the WH moves ahead with their proposal to restrict federal funding for family planning providers that refer patients for or perform abortions.
Shout out to all the women running for office! Let’s support them!
Women's March Minnesota couldn't be more excited by the huge number of terrific, progressive women candidates running for office at every level and receiving endorsement. Congratulations! Thank you for running!
Good news! The Governor is using his veto pen!
Great news! The Governor has vetoed the "ultrasound bill" (SF2849). Thank you for standing up for women, Gov. Dayton!
And thank you to everyone who called, wrote, tweeted their legislators, the Governor, talked with others about the issue.