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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Take Action for ERA NOW: Two actions to take before end of the year
There are two things you can do now to help smooth the path for an Equal Rights Amendment in Minnesota and the US.
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MN Candidates in Critical Districts
The reason so much great legislation (codified abortion rights, Paid Family Leave, universal free school meals, steeply progressive child tax credit, etc.,) got passed in MN last session was that the DFL controlled the House, the Senate and the governorship. However, the margins were slim and these seats are not guaranteed this election.
It is very important we get to work to support MN candidates in critical districts and tight races by donating to their campaigns, door knocking and phone/text banking for them.
Here are just a few great candidates to consider:
MN Senate
MN House
Other critical races to consider include Virginia/Eveleth (7B); St Cloud (14A and 14B); N. Mankato (18A); Winona (26A); Champlin (34A); Lino Lakes (36A); Cottage Grove/Hastings (41B); Long Lake (45A); Shakopee (54A); Lakeville (57B). Find details of these races and the candidates running in this excellent article by MinnPost.
Find a candidate near you, and sign up to support their campaign in any way you can!
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Minnesota Voting - Get Involved
First and foremost, encourage all the people in your life to vote. Make sure they are registered to vote, know what’s on their ballot and have a plan to vote.
Find ways to:
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Minnesota Voter Information for 2024
Deadlines for Registering to Vote:
Everything you need to know about voting:
To see What’s on Your Ballot, check your Voter Registration, find your Polling Place, find out more about candidates, check out the League of Women Voters
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Action Alert: Monday, May 13 the MN House is voting on the ERA – please show up!
The Equal Rights Amendment is getting a vote on the House Floor on Monday, May 13 at 11am. Depending on the outcome of the Floor Session there may be a few more crucial sessions – although Monday is important because Representatives can bring amendments to the floor. Some amendments may try to qualify who deserves equal rights and who doesn’t as well as decide if all people deserve equal rights all the time. We’re talking about bodily autonomy and human autonomy.
The anti-ERA crowd have been at the Capitol in force, and they will be back. Please join us at the Capitol to show support for the ERA.
Schedule for the day:
Session could go long, so please join us at any time. Your presence will make us stronger. Wear green or white to show your true colors.
Not able to join us in person?
Call, email, write to, or visit your state senator and representative to ask them to pass the Equal Rights Amendment bill in Minnesota. (Find your legislator online.) Also, you can watch the meeting remotely.
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Phone banking opportunities for the North STAR Act
Here are a few opportunities to make calls to support the North STAR Act, an act that protects immigrants in the state of Minnesota by prohibiting state and local law enforcement from using state resources for the purpose of civil immigration enforcement.
Each session will be hybrid.
Monday April 22nd- Evening shift= 5:00-8:00 pm; Training from 5:00-5:30 pm.
Thursday April 25th- Lunch time shift= 11:00am-1:00 pm
Hosted by MN Freedom Fund and Jewish Community Action
If you have questions, call or text or email Ash at 952-353-6932 or ash@mnfreedomfund.org
Monday April 29th- Evening shift=6:00-8:00 pm
Hosted by MN8 and MN Freedom Fund
If you have questions, call or text or email Chenda at 651-600-2205 or chenda@minnesota8.org
The official RSVP link: https://www.mobilize.us/mnfreedomfund/event/619920/
The short RSVP link for on graphics or texting folks: https://bit.ly/northstarphonebankAll are welcome. No prior experience needed.
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Contact your Legislator for the ERA today!
We need your support immediately! Reach out to your legislators to express that there's no better time than now to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. We are currently in the doldrums of the legislative session, waiting for agreement between the House and Senate. The Spring Recess ends April 2nd) and it's a great time to contact your district legislators.
What's the delay? Pass the ERA!
Find your legislator
Tell them in your own words how important the ERA is to you by phone or email.
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