LEGACY STORY:

Environmental Warriors (2002)

The paths forged by Paula Maccabee, Elizabeth Dickinson, Kathleen Schuler, Carol Johnson and Jean Wagenius

Commentary by Nancy Uden:

Additional Work to Be Done in Bodily Autonomy

I’m thankful that I have hospice as an option at the end of my life, and I will use it for the maximum comfort I can attain. But in the end, I want the option to die gently in my sleep, surrounded by my loved ones.

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LGBTQ+, ERA, and Congregations Working Together

Minnesota Women Step Into U.S. Congressional Campaigns

Four women running for U.S. Congressional seats — two trying to unseat anti-choice incumbent men in Greater Minnesota districts — spoke at a Women Winning event.

Congressional District 2 has been in Republican hands for 70 of the last 82 years, said U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. “This is not a safe seat.” 

AGENDA

• Introducing Re-Imagining Public Safety discussion guide
• Entertainment: Junauda Petrus
• Reducing Gender-Based Violence — what we can do together to create greater and lasting change
• Reading: Deneal Trueblood-Lynch and cast of "Secrets"

• Diversity in Politics statewide in 2024 — where can we make a difference?
• Spoken word: Muna Abdulahi

• Collective Health for 2024: about mental health, housing, collaborative solutions, including thoughts from Dr. Catherine Squires, Shea Holt, and Joyce Tofte

• 1st Annual Badass Minnesotans Awards, chosen by Badass members



Event Sponsors

Minneapolis Foundation

Valvoline: Northern Minnesota

Vote Run Lead

Women Winning

Badass Minnesotans Gift Basket Donors

• Fair Trade Minneapolis (artisan products from Papillon Marketplace in Haiti)
• Larissa Loden (jeweler)
• Mixed Blood Theater
• Fantasy Gifts
• New World Women
• A Bar of Their Own (women sports bar)
• Lavish Shea Butters by Anita
• Face Foundrie
• XO'Xocolati chocolates
• Excelsior Candle Co.
• Roots Shoots & Leaves

Join us April 13 to find out how you can be part of the solution