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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Democracy Rally
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, more than 360 voter suppression bills were introduced in 47 states in the U.S.\, including in MN. These laws aim to make it harder for people to vote\, and they particularly impact communities of color. \nJoin us tomorrow\, Thursday\, Jan 6\, at the MN State Capitol – map\, 6:00 -7:00 pm\, on the first anniversary of the failed rightwing coup attempt to rally in defense of democracy. Call on lawmakers to preserve\, protect\, and strengthen our right to vote. Demand that Congress pass the Freedom to Vote Act\, John Lewis Voting Rights Act\, and the Protecting Our Democracy Act. \nThis event is part of a nationwide day of action focused on democracy and is being organized by a number of different MN Indivisible groups. \nSpeaker & Presentation List: \n· Senator Amy Klobuchar \n· Congressman Dean Phillips \n· State Senator Erin Murphy \n· Annastasia Belladonna Carrera\, Common Cause MN \n· Jeanne Massey\, FairVote MN \n· Julio Zelaya\, ACLU MN \n· Minister JaNae Bates\, Isaiah/Faith in MN \n· State Representative Emma Greenman\, and more! \nThere will also be luminaria\, a sing-along\, and a call to action at this family-friendly event. \n Sign up TODAY with the free tickets link or copy/share this link: t.ly/Ipok \n· Masks will be required \n· Dress warmly \n· Bring light to shine (i.e. cellphone light\, glowsticks\, etc) \n· Please plan ahead as no facilities will be available. \nEvent Partners: Edina Indivisible\, Indivisible St. Paul\, Indivisible MN03\, St. Croix Valley Indivisible\, Indivisible Eden Prairie\, Plymouth Area Indivisible\, Indivisible North Metro\, FairVoteMN\, Moms Demand Action MN\, Common Cause MN\, Women’s March MN\, Let People Vote – Mpls\, Let People Vote – St. Paul\, and more. \nLearn more on the FB event page\, register for the event\, and/or sign up to volunteer.
URL:https://mnnow.org/event/spotlight-on-democracy-rally/
CATEGORIES:Elections
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