Third Thursdays - Covid-19: Response, Assessment and Action in Minnesota

The focus of April’s event was the disparate impact of Covid-19 on different Minnesotan communities, and what we can do to help make sure all Minnesotans are taken care of now and going forward. Many thanks to our excellent speakers: JaNaé Bates (ISAIAH and Minnesota Covid 19 Response); and Francisco Segovia (COPAL MN); Erin Murphy, Our Stories. Our Health. It was an inspiring and informative evening.

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Support the Postal Service

One of the many reasons to support the United States Postal Service now is that we need a safe alternative to in-person voting in the upcoming 2020 elections - voting by mail! For background on what’s happening, read. It is alarming that during a time when we are relying increasingly on the mail for basic necessities that the GOP is holding relief funding for the postal service hostage until they increase their package rates.

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Fundraiser for Elim Church/Strong Towers Shelters a Success

Fifty people signed up to play Undie-Go, our virtual fundraiser benefitting those experiencing homelessness on April 23. Money - $900 - was raised for shelter residents at Elim Church/Strong Tower Shelters. Everyone needs underwear, and our goal was to provide packs of underwear to all residents who stay at the shelter. Elim/Strong Tower Shelters houses 40 women and 40 men and couples each night. In our time of COVID-19, residents need a place to stay so the shelters are often at capacity.

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Women's March Minnesota COVID-19 Statement

In a time of uncertainty and fear, Women’s March Minnesota hopes to offer support and advocate for assistance in the coming weeks. As COVID-19 continues to spread, it is our duty to help protect one another throughout Minnesota. As a board and organization, we will continue to advocate for those who are further marginalized by the impacts of the virus and the actions to mitigate its spread.

WMM asks officials for transparent, accurate, and up-to-date information shared publicly through multiple channels. We strongly advocate for immediate cash assistance in the form of Universal Basic Income from our federal government, in addition to state, county, and local relief. Any emergency support must not have strings attached or hoops to jump through to best reach those who need it most. In addition, assistance to individuals and families in need must not accrue debt.

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Women's March Minnesota
March: 2020 Census, Everybody Counts!

Thursday, March 19, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
Location: your place

Hosted by: MSP NOW, ERAMN, WMM, Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and Indivisible Minnesota Legislative Action

Join us for our first virtual Third Thursdays, hosted by Women’s March Minnesota. (Due to COVID-19), we have moved this month’s Third Thursday online - more details below).

Your election advocacy starts here! The 2020 census is foundational to our democracy! That’s why we’re excited to host this Third Thursdays which is all about the 2020 census - why it’s so important, what's being done in MN to ensure a full count, and how you can help make sure everyone is counted.

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Food Fuels More Than Just Your Body

To celebrate International Women’s Day, volunteers from Women’s March Minnesota (WMM) hosted Sunday dinner at the Elim Church & Strong Tower Parish Homeless Shelters, two shelters housed in neighboring churches in Northeast Minneapolis. Elim Church hosts women and nonbinary guests, while Strong Power Parish hosts men and couples. Everyone enjoys a meal in the dining room at Elim before separating to settle in for the night.

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February: Caucuses! What, Why, When and How to Make the Most of Yours

Thursday, February 20, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Hosted by: MSP NOW, ERAMN, WMM, Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and Indivisible Minnesota Legislative Action

What exactly IS a caucus? And why should you, person who gives a shit, attend yours? Join us for this educational event to find out!

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In 2020 We Will Prevail

1,153 days ago, on November 8, 2016, our nation faced one of our darkest days. 

On January 21, 2017, we emerged united. Over 5 million of our sisters, brothers, and gender non-identifying siblings marched across the world ~ 100,000+ right here in Minnesota. We marched in numbers too great for the new administration to ignore on their first day in office. We marched to declare that we would not be silent and declared that we would hold them accountable. We marched against racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, xenophobia, ableism, anti-Semitism, classism, ageism, and oppression in all forms. We marched for the planet, for justice, for equity, for the future. 

In 2018 we donated, volunteered on campaigns, had conversations with our neighbors and family, we door-knocked and phone-banked, and we showed up to the polls. In 2018 we corrected. 

This is where we make our final push! This is the year we take back our government, from the bottom of the ticket to the Oval Office. The time is now to organize in your city, in your community, in your senate district, and your congressional district. 

We will not be marching on January 18, 2020 because we are more than a march ~ we are a movement. 

Organizing a march requires time, money, and energy. We need 100% of those things focused on November 3, 2020; otherwise, what were we marching for?

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Women's March Minnesota
January: 2020 MN Legislative preview

Thursday, January 16, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Hosted by: Third Thursdays - MNLeg Coalition and Indivisible Minnesota Legislative Action

The 2020 Mn Legislative session is about to kick off. Join us to learn what's coming up this session, what has the possibility of passing and what hasn't, and how you can help push progressive policies over the line in Minnesota!

We'll discuss ERA, Gun Sense bills, Renewable Energy, Voting Rights, Election Security and much more. We are excited to announce that our speakers will be House Reps Shelley Christensen (39B) and Amy Wazlawik (38B) and Sen Jeff Hayden (62).

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