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February: Roe Unrealized
February 2018
The war on women is worse than we realize. Roe vs Wade is in place, but far too many women cannot get the reproductive healthcare they need and the GOP is making it more difficult. Karen Law, director of Our Justice, discussed how birth control, abortion, race, poverty and access to resources are being talked about at both national and local levels and how they tilt the playing field even more against some women.
Weekly Rundown: Jan. 29
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.
Weekly Rundown: Jan. 13
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.
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...
Why MNxMN 2018
As a Women's March Minnesota board member, I'd love to share with you why I feel passionate about the upcoming MNxMN conference and am grateful that WMM is a partner in it.
Reflecting on 2017
We look back over 2017, reflecting on our accomplishments, our work and what more we can do in 2018.
January: Child Welfare & Racial Bias
January 2018
Stand Up St. Paul invited Kelis Houston from the NAACP Minneapolis to speak on child welfare and the clear racial bias and disproportionate contact and conflict that African-American and multiracial families contend with from DHS and Child Protective Services in Minnesota.
Words to Know
Words to Know
Not sure what some terms mean? Here's a quick reference guide to help you out.
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.