THANK YOU to the all of the Women’s March Volunteers who attended the first monthly All Volunteer Committee Meeting Day this past Saturday. It was an amazing turnout of talented, enthusiastic, and passionate people of all ages and backgrounds!
Read MoreFebruary's Third Thursday Re-Cap
Roe Unrealized: The war on women is worse than we realize. Roe vs Wade is in place, but far too many women cannot get the reproductive healthcare they need and the GOP is making it more difficult. Karen Law, director of Our Justice, discussed how birth control, abortion, race, poverty and access to resources are being talked about at both national and local levels and how they tilt the playing field even more against some women. She talked about upcoming legislation aimed at further restricting access, and what we can do to make a change for equal access to the healthcare women need. “From unnecessary restrictions at reproductive health clinics, teen mom shaming, and legal challenges blocking insurance coverage for birth control, the need to challenge reproductive injustice remains central to gender equity” – Karen Law, Our Justice.
Read MoreWomen’s March Minnesota is preparing for a busy and important year in the fight for equity, equality and justice. We will begin by building committees, identifying leadership and finding a place for all those who are committed to moving from a March to a Movement to get involved.
Join us at 9:30 a.m. for a Women's March Minnesota introduction, and at 10 all committees will meet. We plan to host these meetings monthly, and future meetings will have speakers on different topics as well. We hope you will join in our efforts.
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There are a lot of important engagements coming up in the next two months. Show up with Women's March Minnesota for our February and March events and show your support for women's rights.
Read MoreDid You Know?
11: American women are 11 times more likely to be murdered with a firearm than women in any other developed nation.
16: A woman in the U.S. is fatally shot by her current or former intimate partner every 16 hours.
80: 80 percent of people killed by firearms annually in the U.S. by intimate partners are women.
53: The percentage of intimate partner murders that involve a fatal gunshot.
1 in 3: The number of women living in domestic violence shelters in California who were threatened or harmed with a firearm by their domestic partners.
Help us send the message - loud and clear - that we stand against 'Stand Your Ground' and won't permit permitless carry.
Read MorePlease consider this your personal invitation to caucus tonight and request to become a delegate. Yes, even if you live in progressive district, it’s important to head out tonight. You have to caucus tonight if you want to caucus for the gubernatorial candidates at the State Convention (in June).
Worried because you’ve never done it before? You’re not alone! There will be many first timers tonight.
While millions of MN tax dollars disappear into parties for the rich, support these Super Bowl weekend protests to draw attention to the persistent issues of low wages, deportations, racism, police brutality and prioritizing corporate over community interests here in MN.
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Read MoreSt. Paul, Minn. -- One year after the Women’s March Minnesota, and Women’s March nationally, historic march to unite and be heard, Minnesota women and their allies again raise their voices...
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Read MoreThis morning Senator Al Franken announced his resignation. Senator Franken has proven himself to be a champion of progressive values and a voice of the people, however if even one woman feels unsafe, the atmosphere must be changed and believe Senator Franken stepping down was the right move.
Read MoreHealthcare is complicated — there’s no question about it. Indivisible MN tackled the topic at the November Third Thursday. It wasn’t the most upbeat conversation, but panelists gave a good overview of the current situation in Minnesota.
Read MoreOn Friday we stood in solidarity to say we believe her. So many times women aren't believed, and we need change the culture, call for accountability, consequences, and #IBeliveHer.
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Read MoreWe stand with and support all survivors of sexual harassment. We hope that all of those who have been accused of sexual harassment and violence are held accountable and to the appropriate standards befitting of their transgressions.
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Read MoreStay up-to-speed on all things Women’s March Minnesota! Get the rundown on the most topics of the week on social media, as well as how we’ve been active in the community and future opportunities to show up.
Read MoreLast week Women’s March Minnesota was proud to participate in the 15th annual and largest ever “It’s Time to Talk” Forum on Racial Justice.
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