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Weekly Rundown: Dec. 10
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.
Tax bill: What's next?
The Senate GOP tax bill passed with a 51-49 vote around 2 a.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 2. While the bill itself is a problem, the way the GOP jammed it through to a vote is unacceptable and a breach of democracy.
Call for a clean DREAM Act
Since the September announcement to rescind DACA, effective March 5, 2018, no bills have been passed to offer protection to the 800,000 DREAMers.
WMM Statement on Sentor Franken's Resignation
This morning Senator Al Franken announced his resignation. Senator Franken has proven himself to be a champion of progressive values and a voice of the people, however if even one woman feels unsafe, the atmosphere must be changed and believe Senator Franken stepping down was the right move.
Save Net Neutrality
Act now to save Net Neutrality. The FCC will vote on repealing net neutrality on Friday, Dec. 14.
December 2017 -
December 2017
We met with progressive candidates and we shift our focus to 2018 to Take back the (MN) House!
Submit your comments on Birth Control
Access to birth control is being limited. Submit your comments now to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help keep open access to birth control.
Cut Through the Noise
Cut Through the Noise
There are a lot of stories and topics swirling through our newsfeeds. We are constantly inundated with information and narratives, good and bad, stirring emotions of all kinds. But with all the information and noise, sometimes it can be hard to cut through to understanding or action. Here are a few resources or ways to do just that.
Third Thursday: Make healthcare about public policy
Healthcare is complicated — there’s no question about it. Indivisible MN tackled the topic at the November Third Thursday. It wasn’t the most upbeat conversation, but panelists gave a good overview of the current situation in Minnesota.
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.
Weekly Rundown: Nov. 19
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.
Statement on Al Franken
We stand with and support all survivors of sexual harassment. We hope that all of those who have been accused of sexual harassment and violence are held accountable and to the appropriate standards befitting of their transgressions.
Reclaiming Our Time, In Every Way We Can
Look back on the 2017 Women's Convention where women focused on “Reclaiming my time.” Members of Women's March Minnesota share their biggest takeaways from their experiences.
My year as an activist: Encouragement from a novice in Minnesota
After the frustration of the 2016 election, the success of the Women's March was exhilarating. But it was only the beginning of the work we must do.
Demand the resignations of Rep. Cornish and State Sen. Schoen
I’m asking for the immediate resignation of Rep. Tony Cornish and Sen. Dan Schoen and you should too.
What Rape Culture Sounds Like
Rape Culture is defined as "a society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assault and abuse." You don't need to look far to see it. It's in our entertainment, our politics and, infuriatingly, a way of thinking in our society.
Weekly Rundown: Nov. 5
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.
November, 2017: Healthcare
November 2017
Indivisible Minnesota led a discussion on Helathcare and attempted to uncomplicate a complicated issue.