Upcoming Events & Actions

Women's March
​January 19, 2019
10 - 12 (March); 12 - 2pm (Rally)

Minnesota State Capitol
We're proud to be a part of this year's march!  Join us and show your support for women and the ERA! We'll have signs to hold and buttons to wear!

DETAILS FOR THE DAY
  • 10am: We will be lining up at the corner of Marion Street and Ravoux - look for the big green ERA YES signs!
  • 10:30am: We march to the State Capitol!
  • Noon: Rally at the Capitol

Want to volunteer with us on the day? Signs!
  • We have signs available; grab one on the day or pick one up in advance by contacting Heather at: heather@eramn.org or 651-214-17202
  • Or feel free to make your own! You don't have to be an artist - FUN FACT! the original ERA YES signs were made using masking tape on green backing! It's easy! 

For more information on the March visit HERE

For more information on the March visit WomensMarchMN.com

ERA Bill Hearing in the House!
​January 24, 2019
9:45 - 11:45 am

Minnesota State Capitol - State Office Building
Let's fill the chamber with green!!  Join us at the Government Operations & Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Thursday, January 24 @ 9:45 a.m. - State Office Building, Basement, Room 10.

This is a great reason to take the morning off and show your support of the ERA.  If it passes this committee is will go to the floor (with a couple of procedural stops along the way) to be voted on by the whole House of Representatives.  We need to let them know that the citizens of Minnesota demand equal rights!
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State Office Bldg Location & Parking Info

The State Office Building  is located near the Capitol (you can see in the picture - it is just west of the captial lawn).  Below are maps for building and parking locations.
  • ​The Bills (HF13 & HF71) are being heard in the State Office Building 
    100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd; St Paul, MN 55155
    Basement - Room 10
    ​9:45 - 11:45 a.m.
  • Parking - see the Capitol Complex Visitors Map below. 
    Note: Sears (west of the State Bldg) is now closed - when I was there Jan. 16 I did not see any "No Parking" signs.  Check for yourself...
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Capitol Complex Map w/ Parking
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Ground Hog Day Event
​February 2, 2019
​1:00 - 4:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of advocacy and activism!! 
Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge; 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, 55406

We'll be:
  • screening the short film "Legalize Equality",
  • holding a silent auction, 
  • hearing from Minnesota ERA bill authors and guest speakers,
  • sampling appetizers from Gandhi Mahal and 
  • enjoying entertainment by community performers!

All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

ERAMN is asking for a suggested donation of $20 per person although any donation is greatly appreciated!  Get your's now!

Take your support to the next level and consider sponsoring this event!  ​Sponsors will receive complimentary tickets and will be acknowledged on advance event materials as well as on the day of the event. See tickets for sponsorship levels.

Tickets will also be available online and at the door on the day of the event.
ERAMN is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit, all proceeds go directly towards covering expenses and our continued efforts in raising awareness, education and more!

MN x MN
February 24, 2019
All Day

At Harding Senior High
ERAMN, along with many more Minnesota-based organizations, will be holding educational sessions, workshops, exhibit tables and more at this 2nd annual conference designed to "take activism from elections to legislation in 2019!"

For more information on MNxMN visit  MNxMN.org

International Women's Day
March 8, 2019
​10:00 am - Noon

ERA Rally at the Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda

We will be holding our annual rally complete with bill authors, speakers and resources to help you find your reps and talk to them about what the ERA means to you!

This year we're wearing GREEN and want to make sure every spare bit of space is GREEN and covered in the letters E.R.A!!

Monthly Organizing Meeting

Be a part of this historic effort to FINALLY get an Equal Rights Amendment on our Minnesota and Federal Constitutions!!
Join us!  In person or call in.  All are welcome. Bring a friend!

Second Saturday of the month - 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Dec 8 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Ridgedale Library
​12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka - ​Map 
Jan 12 - 9:30 - 11:30 - Brooklyn Ctr Library
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center - Map
Feb 9 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Location: TBD
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March 9 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Location: TBD
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April 13 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Location: TBD
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May 11 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Location: TBD
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June 8 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Location: TBD
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July 13 - ​9:30 - 11:30 - Location: TBD
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Calendar

Please use the following URL to access your calendar from other applications. 
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/eramn2015%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics

Events Archive 

ERA Minnesota Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, November 15
​5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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Thanks to our Sponsors: Women's Foundation of MN, Women's March MN, League of Women Voters MN, Gender Justice, Julie Bunn & Janet Berry.
This year the Federal Equal Rights Amendment (#ERA) was ratified in the 37th state leaving only 1 more state needed to ratify ERA nationally. Now the real work begins!
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Let's celebrate our success and focus our energy getting an ERA into our own MN constitution and on garnering 1 more state for the nation to get an ERA on our country's constitution!

Although we are a grassroots, volunteer organization we do need funds for awareness raising, education, print materials, postage, advertising, organizing, website hosting, mailings, signs, buttons, and more!  If you can contribute to help defray some of the costs -- great!  Buy your ticket today!  What price can you put on Equality?! 
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We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets:
$25    Student
$50    Activist
$100    Feminist
   $200   Suffragist 

Sponsorships:
      $250    Bronze
    $500    Silver
$1,000   Gold
​paying the fees helps alot!
Thanks to our Sponsors:  

Julie Bunn

Janet Berry

Social Media Campaign​Kickoff

Mid September we are kicking off our Social Media campaign to raise awareness and to encourage and inspire citizens to find out where their legislative candidate for the 2018 elections stands on the issue of an Equal Rights Amendment and  contact them to let them know where they stand will effect your vote.

Find out about your candidate on our Elections page or check out the new  Soar! and Why? pages.

Launching of the Billboard Campaign!

June 2018: How great is this?!  This is the first billboard and it's up along I-94 south of St. Cloud, there will be another going up in July on Hwy 10.  We would love to put more billboards up around town but need money to do it.  Each billboard costs about $3,000.  Can you help?  $100?  $50?  Even $10 would be great!  If YES - please go to our Go Fund Me page.  Read more about our billboard campaign.  ​

ERA MN Joins MN NOW @
Pride Parade & Festival

  Saturday, June 23 @ 10 am until Sunday, June 24 @ 6 pm.  Find us at booth R98 - near Harmon Place. 

Learn more about MN NOW, ERA MN, our effort to get an Equal Rights Amendment in the MN Constitution and the Billboard Campaign.  You can also vote for your favorite bill board idea! 
Celebrating Powerful Everyday Women

Solar Arts Bldg, 711 NE 15th Ave., Minneapolis
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join the conversation as we build our community together.
​“Equal Means Equal”
Film Screening & Discussion

Eastside Freedom Library
1105 Greenbrier St, St. Paul 
Monday, April 16, 2018
7:00  - 9:00 p.m.
​Cost: FREE
EQUAL MEANS EQUAL offers an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues...
Local Actions Group in partnership with ERA MN Host:
"Let's Talk Women!" Conference
 Saturday, February 24, 2018
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Check-In: 11:30am

University of Minnesota
Carlson School of Management - 3M Auditorium
321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN  55455

​The cost of the event is:
  $25 for general admission / $5 for students*
*Please note: student tickets must be picked up at will call with a student ID
First Day of Legislative Session!
MN State Capitol: 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard., St Paul, MN 55155
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
​Meet on the second floor.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

​MNxMN 2018: Beyond Resistance
​Harding High School
​ 1540 E 6th Street, St Paul, MN 55106​
Sunday, January 28, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Women's March Minnesota Presents: Hear Our Voice!

​Union Depot
96 Dale Street N, St Paul, MN  55102
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Sunday, January 21, 2018
4:00 - 7:00 pm
From Women's March MN:
"From a march to a movement. Join us Jan. 21, 2018 at the Union Depot in St. Paul as we move from protest to power. Enjoy an evening of music and messages from feminist leaders to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Women’s March movement and Women’s March Minnesota. Reignite your passion and help us harness the power of all women to create change for the better. 

ERA MN Kickoff of
The Year of the Women!
Fundraiser & Awareness Building

Sweeney's Oak Room 
96 Dale Street N, St Paul, MN  55102

​Saturday, January 20, 2018
4:40 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us as we gear up to demand the Equal Rights Amendment be put on the ballot in MN this November!

We'll strategize, share stories and experience and learn more how the ERA can make a difference.
“EQUAL MEANS EQUAL”
Film Screening
on Women’s Equality Day!

​Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave. S., Mpls

Saturday, August 26, 2017
7:00  - 9:00 p.m.
"The film “EQUAL MEANS EQUAL”, produced by Heroica Films, offers an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today.  Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez reveals the inadequacy of present laws that claim to protect women, ultimately presenting a compelling and persuasive argument for the urgency of ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment." 
Carnitas & Beer Fundraiser!

Urban Growler: 2325 Endicott Street, St. Paul

​Tuesday, September 19, 2017
4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of tasty food, hand-crafted beer, a silent  auction and more at Minnesota's first woman-owned microbrewery!

Tickets are $30 and includes carnitas and one beverage.  Soft drinks and vegetarian options are available.  
Protest Against Sexual Harassment!

​Hosted by Minnesota Protests 
MN State Capitol Rotunda:
75 MLK Jr Boulevard., St Paul
Friday, November 17, 2017
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Rotunda to take a stand to send a very clear message that we will NOT tolerate SEXUAL HARASSMENT!!!

​At the same time, we will be supporting and encouraging the women who have spoken out against Rep. Cornish and Sen. Schoen. 
ERA Minnesota Annual International Women's Day Rally At The Capitol!
MN State Capitol Rotunda:
​75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., St Paul, MN 55155
Thursday, March 8, 2018;  8:30am - Noon
  • ​If you are going to be at any event -- this is it!  Please make time to be there.  
  • This is the time to show our legislators in numbers that we demand an ERA!! 
  • If we can't convince them -- an ERA will never get on the ballot for the citizens to vote on.
Our goal is to get the Equal Rights Amendment on the Minnesota ballot in 2018 and we need your help!
Schedule for the day:
​8:30-10am: 
We'll be sending you out to meet your legislators and tell them how much the ERA means to you. 
10:30-11:30am: 
Join fellow supporters to rally in the rotunda!  We'll hear from bill authors and leaders from our partnering organizations on their support of the ERA. ​
We need volunteers to sit in House & Senate committee meetings!
We need volunteers to come and show presence in these meetings to make sure that the committees who are currently sitting on our bills know we're here and not going anywhere until our bills get hearings! 

[Learn more about the process, committee members and meeting locations on our MN ERA page.]
The three committees and their scheduled meeting times are:
  1. Senate Judiciary & Public Safety  
    (Mon, Tues & Wed:  1-2:30 pm)

  2. House Civil Law & Data Practices 
    (Tues & Thurs:  8:15 am)

  3. House Gov. Operations & Elections 
    (Tues, Wed & Thurs:  10:15 am)

To sign-up fill out this FORM or contact Heather at: heather@eramn.org
Find out about your legislator, where they stand, how to talk to them, tips for convincing them, contact info and a printable reference sheet to bring with you to the capitol on our Lobbying 101 page.