A bill that needs to get a hearing this session and be voted in - a Sex Trafficking Prevention Bill aimed at bringing sex trafficking awareness into the school curriculum. Proposed by an enterprising group of Hopkins High School students (Girls United MN), this bill has bipartisan support.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreFebruary 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.
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.
Read MoreStay 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.
Read MoreSt. 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...
Read More“Equality of rights shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.” - Equal Rights Amendment
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWe look back over 2017, reflecting on our accomplishments, our work and what more we can do in 2018.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSince the September announcement to rescind DACA, effective March 5, 2018, no bills have been passed to offer protection to the 800,000 DREAMers.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreAct now to stop Concealed Carry Reciprocity.
Read MoreDemand Congress fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Read MoreAct now to save Net Neutrality. The FCC will vote on repealing net neutrality on Friday, Dec. 14.
Read MoreDecember 2017
We met with progressive candidates and we shift our focus to 2018 to Take back the (MN) House!
Read MoreAccess 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.
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