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OPPORTUNITY: Marshals need for three Indivisible TC events in April

Indivisible Twin Cities is looking for volunteers to marshal at three upcoming events:

1.  PROTECT OUR SOCIAL SECURITY
     
Thursday April 3, 4 pm - 6 pm
      Social Security Administration office

2.   PROTECT OUR POST OFFICES
      
Thursday April 10, 4 pm - 6 pm
      Minneapolis U.S. Post Office

3.   PROTECT OUR NATIONAL PARKS
      
Thursday April 17, 4 pm - 6 pm
      Mississippi National River & Recreation Area Visitor Center
      (Located in the Science Museum of MN lobby)

 If you are interested, please contact Kate Havelin katehavelin2017@gmail.com

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Hands OFF: Mass Mobilization at the MN State Capitol April 5

Join Indivisible Twin Cities, 50501MN and Women's March MN at the MN State Capitol on April 5, when national and local organizations are coming together across the country to organize for Hands Off!, a national mass activation in defiance of the Trump-Musk billionaire takeover and the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities. Register today.

April 5 noon to 2pm
MN State Capitol in St Paul MN

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Gender Justice's Paola López Cortés speaking at The People's March Jan 2025 in St Paul MN

Trump and project 2025 are coming for the rights of all marginalized groups including women, Trans & LGBQ. Gender Justice works to create a world where everyone can thrive no matter their gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Central to this work is dismantling the legal, political, and structural barriers to gender equity. This includes Economic Justice, Reproductive Freedom & Justice, Freedom from Gender-Based Violence and Trans & LGBQ Liberation. We must stand in solidarity and make sure we do not let centuries of fighting be lost to those who wish to be intolerant.

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EVENT: Island of Discarded Women March 6 at Crooners with discount for Women’s March MN community

Looking for a fun way to celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month? And with a discount? The Island of Discarded Women is a fun live show and podcast that lifts up women. They are all about speaking up, speaking out and amplifying women’s voices through personal storytelling, social commentary, original music, and inspiring guest conversations.

 The next show is March 6, 2025. Special guest is former Lt Governor, Marlene Johnson and musical guest is Follow the Firefly. And there is discount for the Women's March MN community: Special 20% discount off show tickets for all Women's March MN fans and followers with code: IODW20 (Get tickets: https://www.islandofdiscardedwomen.com/.)

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Senator Mary Kunesh speaking at The People's March Jan 2025 in St Paul MN

At #ThePeoplesMarch in St. Paul on January 18th, 2025, our first speaker was MN State Senator Mary Kunesh (39, DFL). Mary is an Indigenous women’s advocate, chief author of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and a champion for gender equality under law. The ERA must be passed to protect the rights of ALL Minnesotans, especially the marginalized communities that Trump is targeting with his cruel executive orders.

The proposed ERA language states: All persons shall be guaranteed equal rights under the laws of this state. The state shall not discriminate against any person in intent or effect on account of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, including but not limited to pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and reproductive freedom, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

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Thanks to Everyone for making the Peoples March 2025 Call to Action a Success

THANK YOU to everyone who made the People’s March a huge success. Thank you to the wonderful performers, the powerful speakers and emcee who inspired us to action, and the fantastic organizations who partnered with us on this event, gave us actions to share, and spent time talking with marchers in the rotunda. Thank you to ALL the many volunteers who worked so hard to organize and put on the event, from beginning to end - program, fundraising, logistics, partnerships, communications, marshals, event setup, and volunteer recruitment. Thank you to everyone who supported the People’s March through donations. And thank you to EVERYONE who showed up for the event in the deep cold and made it clear that we will stand together to defend, protect, and fight for the rights of our families, friends, neighbors, and fellow Minnesotans!

We invite everyone to show your thanks by following up with action!

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What will you do to follow up The People’s March? Answer by Rachel Calvert

What are you going to do in the next four years? Answered by Minneapolis-based fiddler, vocalist, and music educator, Rachel Calvert. The goal of The People’s March (hosted by Women’s March MN) is to fire up and follow up! We invite folks to share videos of how they will follow up. Or tell us “what are you going to do” before, during or after the March on January 18, 2025.

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EVENT Jan 11 2025: A Tribute to Dolly Parton at the Fine Line - fundraiser for Women's March MN

EVENT Jan 11 2025: A Tribute to Dolly Parton at the Fine Line - fundraiser for Women's March MN

Please join us for the Dolly Parton Tribute Jan 11, 2025 at the Fine Line. It is a fundraiser for Women’s March Minnesota, and we especially appreciate it as we prepare for the People's March on January 18. (Donations are always welcome.)

The performers have been supporting Women's March for many years now. It's always a fun show. It's a great chance to experience a bunch of local musicians in one night.

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EVENT Jan 8: People's March Pre-Party with Faith Boblett, Katy Vernon and Cassandra Cole at the White Squirrel

To get us fired up for the People’s March, we’re hosting a The People's March Pre-Party!. We will have coloring-book-type posters that folks can decorate and take home to share around town. Also we'll be rocking out to three fabulous performers:

    • Faith Boblett showcases her own brand of pop, Americana, rock, and alt-country.

    • Katy Vernon - performing with bandmate Paul Odegaard. Performing an acoustic set of her original music including new songs from their new project Favourite Girl.

    • Cassandra Cole – singing about the human experience with raw energetic passion and an eclectic modern edge.

Details: Jan 8 at the White Squirrel (9-11:30pm)

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What will you do to follow up The People’s March? Answer by Chanelmarie Brooks

We are more than a march, we’re a movement! We are asking marched to use the march on January 18, 2025, to Fire Up. But then Follow Up with action. We will be asking folks over the next weeks to send us ideas and inspiration for follow up.  Today we invite singer, songwriter, bad ass feminist, Chanelmarie Brooks to tell us what she plans to do to follow up the march.

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Media Advisory

Women’s March MN is taking The People’s March to the streets January 18, 2025

The People’s March begins at 11:30 AM on January 18, 2025, with a pre-march rally at Saint Paul College and proceeds to the Minnesota State Capitol at noon for a 90-minute program.

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Support the Firewall for Freedom Campaign to protect immigrant Minnesotans!

Here are four things you can do to support our communities before the holidays:

1. Have your organization officially endorse the Firewall for Freedom campaign by signing up here.  Only one authorized representative of each organization needs to sign.  The longer this list grows, the better.

2. Have the everyone in your community show support by using these links to make a phone call, send an email, or sign the petition.  Spread these far and wide, within your organization's membership and to family and friends!

     * Phone call:  Office of Gov Tim Walz - 651-201-3400

     * Email:  bit.ly/nsa-email-action

     * Petition:  bit.ly/nsa-petition-action

3. Have a group from your organization make a visit to the Governor's office before the holidays.  We would like to have a presence from community groups that support immigrants at the office from December 9 until December 20 (and potentially beyond) encouraging the Governor to stand with our communities.  This visit should include an action that fits your group's capacity and identity, including delivery of holiday cards, singing songs, sharing dance, or any other action grounded in love for our neighbors.  Make sure and let the Governor and his staff know who you are and why you're there!  We are happy to support any action with resources or attendees as needed, so contact us at info@northstaract.org to coordinate! 

4.  Create messages for the Governor at this joyful card making event at the Colorwheel Gallery on Sunday, December 8.    12 - 4 pm at 319 W 46th St in Minneapolis.

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ACTION TIME! Help us plan the 2025 March

Volunteer!

We need you. There are a wide variety of positions: leadership areas, individual tasks, and day-of-event support. This is an all-hands-on-deck organizing opportunity. Join us for our first Zoom Meeting Nov 25 (7-8pm). (Register here!)

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EVENT: Island of Discarded Women Live Show & Podcast, Dec 5 at Crooners

To all who believe in standing up for truth and compassion, NOW is the time to get together to celebrate our collective STRENGTH, HOPE & RESILIENCE! Let’s do that on December 5th!

Special 20% discount off show tickets for all Women's March MN followers with code: IODW20

Doors open in the Main Stage at Crooners at 6:30pm for dinner & cocktails!
Show is 7:30 – 9:00pm
LIVE Real-Time CAPTIONING is available at all of our shows!
Crooners Supper Club
 
6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
FOR TICKETS: https://www.islandofdiscardedwomen.com/

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