About Us
A group of dedicated women and men decided it was time--time for gender discrimination to be over, time to get an amendment for equal rights in the Minnesota Constitution.
But a few women and men can't do this alone. A coalition has been formed (see our Partners)--an alliance of like minded people and groups working together towards this commnon goal.
We are inviting every Minnesotan, every Minnesota organization, business, nonprofit, labor union, and faith group to become a member of the Minnesota Constitutional Amendment For Equality Coalition (Minnesota CAFE Coalition).
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With a unified, diverse collaboration of members, the CAFE Coalition will mount an effective public relations campaign leading up to the 2011 Minnesota Legislative session, including public awareness polling.
The CAFE Coalition will develop an effective legislative strategy with House and Senate leadership to ensure passage out of both bodies during the 2011 session. A Constitutional amendment does not have to be approved by the Governor, so if a simple majority in both the House and Senate approves, the amendment can be placed on the ballot statewide in the 2012 elections.
Once placed on the ballot, part two of the campaign begins--education. We will need to educate voters statewide that in fact, we do not have an equal rights amendment in regards to gender, and that it is necessary.
Assumed equity is not enough.
