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Puerto Rico still needs our help
It is so important to shed light on the truth of what is going on in Puerto Rico. Activist and artist Maria Isa helped us understand how the island is really doing.
Weekly Rundown: Oct. 22
Stay up-to-speed on all things Women’s March Minnesota! Get the rundown on the most topics of the week on social media, as well as how we’ve been active in the community and future opportunities to show up.
Working for Racial Equity: YWCA Forum on Race
Last week Women’s March Minnesota was proud to participate in the 15th annual and largest ever “It’s Time to Talk” Forum on Racial Justice.
Equal Rights Amendment: Next steps
We enjoyed a great evening learning about the Equal Rights Amendment at this month’s Third Thursday! Thanks to MSP NOW for hosting and to the great panel of speakers from ERA MN and NOW.
Make your voice heard on election day
Minnesotans head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 to vote at the local, state and federal levels. If you’re thinking of sitting this one out, Women’s March Minnesota hopes you’ll reconsider.
Provide relief for Puerto Rico locally
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still recovering from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Maria. Help your fellow Americans and raise funds locally for hurricane relief at these upcoming events:
Me Too: Our Stories
On Sunday and Monday, women across social media shared the status “me too,” a sign to others that they have been sexually harassed or assaulted. If you have been sexually harassed or assaulted, we encourage you to reach out to our sexual abuse ally Break the Silence.
Keep your hands off our birth control
Last week, the Trump administration made it harder for women to get birth control by allowing employers, colleges and universities to drop birth-control coverage from their health plans for religious or moral objections. Tell the administration how you feel about this ruling.
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!
Weekly Rundown: Oct. 8, 2017
Check out our new feature to keep you up-to-speed on all things Women’s March Minnesota!
Demand a Clean DREAM Act
In March 2018, an estimated 1,500 people will begin to lose current DACA status every day. To prevent this, Congress must act to pass the Dream Act into law.
New Gun Regulations Introduced
Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas, a number of new bills on gun regulation have been introduced. Here are a few of them. Let’s help them get through!
Calls Needed for Women's Health - Vote No on HR36, Ban on Abortions over 20 Weeks
Call your US Senators and demand they stand for women's health and vote NO on the bill (HR36) just passed in the House banning abortions after 20 weeks.
Calls Needed for MN Immigrant Rights - Can MN Become the Next Sanctuary State?
Creating immigrant sanctuaries ensures police can work with the community on issues of public safety without immigrants fearing detainment for their status. Call your state representatives and Governor Dayton and ask them what they are doing to protect immigrants with and without documentation in our state.
Third Thursdays Recap: Standing with Immigrants
Thursday, Sept. 28, marked a great turnout for our Third Thursday Social Resistance Gathering with the Minnesota Resistance Coalition. Immigration is at the forefront of many Minnesotans' minds, as seen from the turnout, and it's difficult to stay up-to-date with the administration's latest attack on our refugee and immigrant residents.
Trump sets historically low cap on refugee admissions
With 65.6 million people forcibly displaced across the world—twice as many as 20 years ago—Trump cut the 2018 refugee admissions to the U.S. to 45,000 after minimal consultation with Congress. It's time to contact your representatives!
Act on Gun Control Now
We need stronger gun regulation now. This is an issue of public health and safety. Here are some steps you can take to help this happen!
October, 2017: Equal Rights
October 2017
ERA MN and NOW hosted a discussion on the Equal Rights Amendment at October's Third Thursday!
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.