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Great turnout for the Primaries! Now let’s get to work for November!
Congratulations, everyone! Biggest turnout for MN Primary elections in 20 years! Let's keep this going - all the way to November 6th! Thank you to all who ran, all who campaigned, all who worked to get out the vote!
We Care, We Vote! #BeAVoter
Primary elections matter! They determine who will be on the ballot in November.
Make your plan to vote TODAY. Vote early until Aug 13th or vote on Primary Election day on Aug 14th.
Save Scotus! Postcard Writing Party - Surly Brewery
Join us from between 5.30-8pm to write postcards to Senators about why you oppose this SCOTUS nomination. We'll provide the cards, you provide the outrage! #SaveSCOTUS
Can't make it tonight? See here for a list of actions you can take to #SaveSCOTUS
Medicaid is under attack...what do we do? ✨ Speak up, fight back!
Medicaid is under attack...what do we do? ✨ Speak up, fight back!
We are sending our fierce board member, Bekah to Washington DC tomorrow along with advocates across the United States to fight for Medicaid.
What's on Your Ballot? Primaries Aug 14th
Primaries are just 5 days away! There are federal, state, county and some local primary elections too. Want to know what's on YOUR ballot?
The Primaries are Coming! August 14 - Mark Your Calendars
The Primaries are just 5 days away. These federal, state, county (and some local) primary elections are important because this is when you get to make sure that the right candidates will be on the ballot in the general elections in November.
Join Women's March! We Need You.
Women’s March MN - one of the largest women’s movements in the US and in Minnesota. Bring your passion to our all-volunteer team. We are stronger together, and we need you!
Primaries Next Week! Find out what’s on your ballot.
Get ready for the Primary Elections next week.
Primaries are just 6 days away! There are federal, state, county and some local primary elections too. Want to know what's on YOUR ballot?
Lindsey Port - 2018 Recipient of the Political Courage Award & our August Resilient ReSister
August Resilient Resister; Lindsey Port. 2018 Recipient of the Political Courage Award
During the May 16th Women Candidate Development Coalition's 32nd Birthday Celebration, Lindsey Port was awarded the Political Courage Award for her #MeToo leadership. Lindsey entered politics as a volunteer on the 2012 marriage equality campaign, Minnesotans United for All Families, where she learned to have values-based conversations and fell in love with voter contact and door knocking.
Vote in the Primary Election. Vote early.
This November, Minnesota will go to the polls to elect federal, state, county and local officials in what could be one of the most important general elections of our lifetime. Your first chance to help chart the course for change in Minnesota, however, is RIGHT NOW in the primary elections.
Why are primary elections important? Read more..
WMM Official Statement; The Murder of Thurman Blevins
Two years ago, Jamar Clark and Philando Castile were killed by police. Justine Damond was killed last year. Thurman Blevins, Jr. was killed just last month. This is unacceptable. These were human beings. Our neighbors.
The Department of Reproductive Control Is the Health Agency of Our Dystopian Future
Written by; By Susan Rinkunas, Jul 18 2018, 6:36pm, for Tonic. Read the full article here: The Department of Reproductive Control is the HealthAgency of Our Dystopian Future
"..The DRC is not a real government agency—yet. But all of the policies described in the video are real. You'll learn as much if you go to the satirical agency's website, thedrc.us.
5 Ways You Can Oppose Trump's Dangerous Gag Rule
Read the original post on Planned Parenthood's website: "5 Ways You Can Oppose Trump's Dangerous Gag Rule." Written by Planned Parenthood:
We can’t stress enough just how devastating Trump's gag rule would be for people everywhere. And time is running out to stop it from going into effect. The rule was designed to block people from going to Planned Parenthood health centers.
Minimum Wage Public Input Session
Hosted by Restaurant Opportunities Center of Minnesota - ROC Minnesota and 5 others
The City of Saint Paul is hosting a Public Input Session on the $15 minimum wage. Testify about why you support a $15 minimum wage for every worker in Saint Paul, with no tip penalty or exemptions!
Help protect Title X
With a justice seat on the line and frequent attacks on Title X, we’re seeing an administration that will stop at nothing to hinder important reproductive resources for millions of women and men across the country.
Deny the Permit! Duluth for Clean Water
New "Deny the Permit" Post Cards! Send yours today.
What a day yesterday! It is such important news that the PolyMet land exchange rider was removed from the National Defense Authorization Act and that, at least for now, the partner organizations' lawsuits about the fairness of the exchange to the taxpayer can go forward. This is a review that Minnesotans need and deserve, and your voice was heard. Thank you!
MDA seeking Minnesotans’ feedback on nitrogen rule
For those concerned about safe drinking water and live near St. Cloud or Park Rapids - public hearings on Minnesota's draft nitrogen rule are happening near you this week. These are an important opportunity to help shape the future of clean water in Minnesota! If you can't make it to a hearing, you can also submit written comments online.
Unions fight back against Trump administration
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union along with several others is about to take on the Trump administration in court after executive orders have been enacted to bust up unions and strip them of access to vital tools that assist with representation of working people.
Will Kavanaugh Be Confirmed? Pressure On Both Sides Mounting
The pressure for and against quickly confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the vacant U.S. Supreme Court is ramping up in the U.S. Senate.
Now is the time for citizens to contact senators, supporting careful consideration rather than haste on this nomination.
