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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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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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 hereOnly 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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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

  • Ann Johnson Stewart (SD45, Minnetonka) - Stewart must win for the DFL to keep its very slim majority (34-33) in the 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:

  • Doorknock and phone bank for candidates you care about

  • Write letters/postcards to voters

  • Donate to campaign/s

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