Real stories. Bold action. Powering all women & their communities to dismantle oppression.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Time to Act session tonight. We sent emails this week to key legislators - we invite others to do the same before May 6 for greatest impact.
Each link below includes everything you need to take action: info on the bill, who to contact and a script you can use or modify to help legislators understand what you want. (You can also get more details on actions.)
We had much to celebrate at Time to Act tonight. Globally, we celebrated the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis Police Department for the murder of George Floyd. The verdict was swift and found him guilty of all charges including third degree murder. Locally, we celebrated the birthday of one of the Time to Act participants. And then we set out to make change.
We worked on the following actions:
Read MoreOnce again we are reeling. Another police killing. Another life lost. See our statement - Stop Killing Black Men, Women, and Children. We urge all marchers, resisters, and persisters to act, to stand up, and to help end police brutality, aggression, and terrorizing of our neighbors. The following are simple things you can do right to support neighbors and drive change in MN.
Read MoreDaunte Wright was 20 years old. He was a father. He was with his girlfriend when he was pulled over for a traffic stop. He called his mother during that traffic stop. He had a life in front of him. And that was taken away needlessly when he was shot and killed by former police officer Kim Potter, long-time veteran officer, and former union president. Daunte should be alive today.
Read MoreThank you to all who attended our second ever Time to Act. Couldn’t be with us? It’s not too late. Below are documents we used to introduce bills, including contact info and scripts. Please, if you have a minute check them out make a call.
Read MoreJoin us as we hear from Sen. Bobby Champion and Rep. Emma Greenman on their work to center voting access and racial equity at the state legislature.
When: Thursday, April 15, 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Zoom, Register here!
In response to the Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruling that Minnesota law doesn’t consider a rape victim “mentally incapacitated” if they consumed alcohol or drugs voluntarily, Madisyn Priestley and Kenna Groschen organized a Women’s Rights protest. Hundreds of young people showed up and told their stories of sexual violence, abuse and harassment. The stories were heartbreaking but the love and support was palpable. I applaud the brave women who shared their stories and their poetry.
One line that struck me, “I only control my body until its inconvenient to some man.” We need to change that. Women can no longer be asked to adhere to certain standards (don’t drink, don’t wear yoga pants in the grade school, don’t wear too much make up…) because men are not asked to adhere to standards like – don’t rape.
Want to see a change? Contact your legislators. Tell them to pass HF707/SF1683.
Read MoreCall to action! Content warning for this post, which discusses sexual assault.
There is an effort in the Legislature, which the Court affirms is "institutionally better positioned" to address this issue, to change the statute to include being intoxicated as mental incapacitation (among other changes).
Please contact your state legislators and express support for HF707 (to Representatives) and SF1683 (to Senators) to eliminate the "drunk loophole" from state law.
Read MoreHear that sound? It’s democracy zooming into action. Tuesday night from 6-7pm, a group of Women’s March MN members took Time to Act. We met via Zoom. We introduced ourselves. It felt great to hear the voices of women. We made sure everyone was confident with the technology and the process and we got down to work.
Read MoreHear that sound? It’s democracy zooming into action. Tuesday night from 6-7pm, a group of Women’s March MN members took Time to Act. We met via Zoom. We introduced ourselves. It felt great to hear the voices of women. We made sure everyone was confident with the technology and the process and we got down to work.
Learn more and put the next session (April 6) on your calendar. Register now!
Read MoreSo much happening in what feels like plain sight that we are choosing to ignore – but we ignore at our own peril. We are trading the priceless future of our rivers, our lands, our women for nickels that will be overspent and worthless much sooner than we recognize.
So what can we do?
Tell President Biden to #StopLine3 As the ice on the rivers thaw, it’s more important than ever that we contact President Biden and tell him how vital it is that he Stop Line 3 and protect our lands, air and water. President Biden can stop construction immediately.
Sign the petition asking President Biden to #StopLine3
Donate to Honor the Earth (tax-deductible) or to the frontlines.
Join a protest of rally – follow #StopLine3 or Honor the Earth for updates
Monitor the construction with Watch the Line MN
Join us March 18 to learn how the pandemic has both revealed and exacerbated existing gender inequalities in MN. Find out what policy changes are needed, and hear about legislation being proposed this session to support MN women now and going forward, and how you can help get it passed into law.
Read MoreWe don’t have an Equal Rights Amendment in Minnesota. We don’t have one in the US. ERA Minnesota is working on it and they need our help. You can learn more by joining ERA MN on International Women’s Day (March 8). It will include inspirational speakers and opportunities to take action!
Read MoreStarting TOMORROW, our good friends at ERA MN are running 6x1hr workshops on how to lobby your legislator, an overview of the ERA bills, and they´ll also help connect you with your legislators.
Workshops:
February 22, 24 & March 1 at 7:00 - 8:00pm
February 23, 25 & March 2 at 11:00 am -12:00pm
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 pm via Zoom to learn more about the status of Line 3, the political and climatological context, and what action you can take right now to help Minnesota build toward a healthier, safer clean energy future for all.
Read MoreMN Voter Suppression Alert!!! ALL ballots must be received by 11/3 or will not be counted due to a reversal of absentee ballot deadline agreement by the 8th Circuit Court, just five days before election day!
DO NOT MAIL your ballot. Drop off your ballot in person. Deadline for drop off is 3pm Nov 3.
Or VOTE IN PERSON early or on Nov 3 until 8pm.
Make sure your vote is counted!
Read MoreOn September 24th Women’s March MN hosted a meeting that focused on how to disrupt election disinformation in your online community. Here we are sharing the speakers’ presentation, the video of that meeting and resources shared during the talk.
Read MoreMoyana Olivia’s powerful video - X-Ray - and a call to action. “If you want justice for George or Breonna and for every name, use your voice for change. You have the power to fight for freedom and justice for all. If you want an end to police brutality against people of color, use your voice and exercise your right to vote!”
Read MoreEarly voting started Sept. 18 and we know voter turnout will be critical in this election.
So the Third Thursday Coalition is hosting another digital GOTV phone bank evening!!
Join us to help generate enthusiasm for voting and encourage voters in six critical Senate districts to help people get registered and request their absentee ballot applications asap!
When: Thursday, October 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: your place
Consider applying OR look to see if you know anyone in these communities that may be able to help out. You do not have the live in the community to be an election judge there.
The following jurisdictions below have self-identified as still needing Election Judges for the November 3rd, 2020 General Election (current as of 9/18/20; specific party affiliation noted if relevant). If a location is short election judges then the poll will have to close!
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