The March for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is NEXT TUESDAY, and WMM is looking for marshals for this solidarity event. #NoHumanBeingIsIllegal
Women's March Minnesota is proud to be a sponsor of this year's March for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Please join us May 1st as we march in solidarity with Minnesota's Immigrant Community. We march in support of Dreamers and recipients of TPS and DED. We march to demand legalization for all undocumented immigrants. We march to call for an end to unfair deportations of our neighbors and friends. Let's show up in strength on May 1st!
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3 Important Invitations!! EVERYONE WELCOME!!
Just 4 days until the March for Immigrant and Refugee Rights! On May 1st we come together in solidarity with 12 million undocumented people across the US! What will your sign say?
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DFL Rep. Erin Maye Quade has said enough is enough! She will conduct a 24 hour sit-in starting NOW to draw attention to the issue of gun violence and the House's refusal to vote on universal background checks, a policy that 90% of Minnesotans agree on. Please join us in showing our support for Representative Erin Maye Quade's action.
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As Mn Leg comes into the final stretch of this session, here are some important bills to contact your legislators and the Governor about that you might have missed:
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Say NO to this unnecessary legislation designed to stifle important voices fighting to protect our climate, water and land.
“Guilty by Association” (HF3693/SF3463) turns a misdemeanor offense into a felony crime for trespassing on “critical infrastructure” (pipelines) for both the trespasser and those recruiting or educating individuals who do the same.
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Out of 26 gun-control bills introduced in Mn Leg, only 2 have had hearings this 2018 session, and NONE have been passed. And all this in spite of the Parkland shooting, numerous rallies, school Walkouts, national marches, repeated call on lawmakers to institute sensible gun laws. It seems that
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Protect Minnesota’s press release on last week’s House Education Committee meeting:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 18, 2018
PROTECT MN - PRESS RELEASE
Greenlight Line 3 (HF 3759/SF3510) bypasses the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) review process and allows immediate construction of the Line 3 Oil Pipeline. What does this mean?
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Our first Comfortable at the Capitol event was a hit. We were able to partake in the MN Zoo day at the Capitol and met several MN House members, including Representative Erin Maye Quade and Representative Ilhan Omar, while mingling with ant eaters, turtles and chinchillas.
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As Mn Leg gets into the last stretch, here is the latest from WatchYourRepsMN on some of the bills that are ready to be voted in the Senate.
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Black, African and African Americans, as well as Hennepin County Faith Delegates have invited Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to New Creation Church as a follow up to our "Repairing the Breach" meeting in the Fall, to further dive into details about the operations of the County Attorney seat.
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Calling all Minnesota High School students and allies that want to take a stand against gun violence! On April 20, students will walk out of class to arrive at the Capitol by 1:00 as part of the National School Walkouts.
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Everyday, 318 Americans are shot. Contact your representatives and tell them that enough is enough. WMW is hosting a letter writing party on 4/20 at the Ridgedale Lunds and Byerlys. @Wmetrowalkout on Twitter
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Do you know your rights when ICE is knocking at your door?
Arrests by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) were up 30% last year. No matter what a person's immigration status is, they have rights when interacting with ICE agents (or the police). Let's make sure people know their rights.
April 24 – April 30:
Show your support for businesses closing their doors May 1st, International Workers Day, in solidarity with the Immigrant Movement! All week long, visit and purchase from the businesses below and make sure to tell them why you chose their business that day (and share photos on social media!).
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Help pack the room TOMORROW for the hearing of SF3510, a bill to fast-track the permitting to build Line 3!
SF3510 stops the Public Utilities Commission's review of Enbridge's Line 3 proposal. It allows Enbridge to build the pipeline along the route they want - without any regard for the public testimony, public comments, expert analysis and ongoing Tribal Cultural survey of the PUC.
How to Have Those Hard Conversations
It's a taboo to talk politics or divisive issues at the holidays. People are afraid of causing a tension or a rift in the family when it's supposed to be a time about coming together and sharing joy.
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Last year Myriam Parada was the victim in a car crash, but was unlawfully arrested and jailed by the Coon Rapids police who attended the crash. She was then transferred to Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). As a result, Myriam is now fighting deportation from the US. ACLU-MN is suing Anoka County Sheriff's office and Coon Rapids Police Department for how they handled this case.
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The fight for equal pay: why is it important and what can I do?
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