Upcoming Events (see our Calendar for more)
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing & Press Conference
The Senate Judiciary Committe will have a hearing on the CAFE bill (SF3191); proceeded by a press conference.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
- Press Conference: : Capitol Room 125, 1:00 -1:30 p.m.
- Judiciary Hearing: Capitol Room 15, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
All Are Welcome! Come, watch and hear history in the making.
CAFE Presentation at University of Minnesota Duluth
Wednesday, March 3rd : 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
UMD Women's Resource and Action Center
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Duluth
All Are Welcome! Come and hear about the effort to get a Minnesota Constitutional Amendment for Equality (CAFE) and how you can become involved.
CAFE Presentation in Duluth
Wednesday, March 3rd : 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Chester Creek Cafe (aka Sara's Table)
1902 E. 8th Street
Duluth, MN
Join us to learn a little more about why we need a Minnesota Constitutional Amendment for Equality, about the campaign and how you can help.
International Women's Day-- FREE and Open to the public
Don't miss it!
Coffman Union,
University of Minnesota
300 Washington Avenue SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy the keynote presentation by Keymah Gbowee, as well as workshops, exhibits, vendors, performances, and film screening of "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" (2:45 - 4:00).
1:15 - 2:30 pm Workshop
Constitutional Protection for Gender Equality: Why an ERA Is Still Necessary for Minnesota, the U.S. and the World*
Presenters: Lisa Stratton, U of M Law School, Jill Gaulding, U of M Law School, (and our own) M. Kathleen Murphy, MN CAFE Coalition
[download the pdf brochure with all of the details]
2010 Gender Equality Tour of Minnesota
- What is the Constitutional Amendment For Equality?
- Why is it still needed?
- How do we get it passed?
Come to one of our events and find out! For 18 days, the Minnesota CAFE Coalition board and volunteers will be visiting communities throughout the state to take the message of economic, political and social equality to the men, women and girls of Minnesota.
Kicking off in Bloomington on January 27th, and wrapping up in St. Cloud on Valentine’s Day, the CAFE Coalition is inviting everyone to be a part of this historic campaign. We invite you to come along, join the fun and help mobilize women and men around the state in support of a Constitutional amendment for gender equality.
| Date | City: Location | Time |
| Wed. Jan 27 | Bloomington Sheraton |
4:00 - 6:00 pm |
| Thurs. Jan 28 | Duluth Women’s Building |
12:10-12:45 pm |
| Thurs. Jan 28 | Eveleth Rustic Rock Chop House 301 Hat Trick Avenue |
5:00 - 7:00 pm |
| Fri. Jan 29 | Grand Rapids
Brewed Awakenings 24 NE 4th Street Grand Rapids, MN 55744 |
11:30 - 1:00 pm |
| Fri. Jan 29 | Park Rapids Bella Caffe 118 3rd St. W. |
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sat. Jan 30 | Bemidji The Root Cellar Community House |
10am - 12pm |
| Sat. Jan 30 | Detroit Lakes D.L. Community and Cultural Center Conference Room 820 Summit Avenue |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
| Sat. Jan 30 | Detroit Lakes Zorbaz Number Uno 402 West Lake Drive |
8:30 pm |
| Sun. Jan 31 | Fergus Falls
Cafe 116 116 South Union Avenue |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
