Last week, we let you know you could expect a weekly action alert from us with ways to act. Here it is. Now is the time to RESIST the hate the Trump administration is putting forward and to build the world we BELIEVE in. Already we have seen the President’s quick action to dismantle progressive gains made at the national level and instill fear, division, and cynicism across the country. And while there will be more damaging and divisive actions to come in the next 100 days, we refuse to give in. You’re a part resisting and believing. And here are five ways you can act right now.
1. Ready to Action in St. Cloud?
READY TO ACT IN ST. CLOUD? Join TakeAction at a training on direct action and powerful storytelling! As we prepare to organize and resist, we needs skills to organize effective actions and to tell our own stories powerfully to elected officials, the media, and our neighbors. This is a free training on Monday, February 13th from 6pm to 8pm.
2. Our Cities, Our Values
At the Capitol, conservatives have introduced “local interference,” legislation that would stop cities in our state from adopting progressive policies have earned sick and safe time, sanctuary city policies, and higher minimum wages. Join us at the bill’s first hearing this Thursday, 2/2 from 4:30-6:00 pm at the State Office Building (100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, 5515) to fight back.
3. Criminal Justice Reform & Our Communities
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM & OUR COMMUNITIES Want to learn more about the work we’re doing to win Justice 4 All? Join us Thursday night, 2/2, from 6-8:30 pm for our monthly member meeting at our St. Paul office (705 Raymond Ave, St. Paul, 55114). We’ll get to know each other, learn from each other, and plan next steps for our campaign.
4. Show Up for CTUL
Say NO to another terrible nominee — Andy Puzder, CEO of Hardee’s and Carl Jr’s, as Secretary of Labor. Join fast food workers from CTUL at an action on Monday, 2/6, from 12-12:30 pm at Hardee’s, 369 Hamline Ave. N, St. Paul, 55104.
5. #NoBanNoWall Minneapolis City Council Presentation
On Thursday, 2/7 join the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Minneapolis City Council for an official presentation about the recent Presidential executive orders impacting immigrants and refugees. The presentation will also include hearing from impacted residents who will discuss ways Minneapolis can take action to strengthen the protections we can offer our immigrant, Muslim, and refugee families. Find out more here. We know that our fear and cynicism will not build the movement we need, our creativity and organizing will.
