Events

Tuesday action hour

Join old friends, make new ones, and take action together.

Every other Tuesday, 5-6 pm

Indivisible Saint Paul, along with St. Croix Valley Indivisible hosts an action hour masquerading as a happy hour on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. If you need some motivation and accountability to help you stay on track with the many "Calls to Action", please join us! We will provide the information and scripts to make it easy to call your elected officials (federal, state, and local) and you provide your energy and your own beverage. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole hour. Training and support will be provided.

We typically have 3 or 4 actions each week. A host will introduce a bill or action, will talk about what outcome we're looking for and explain who the key people are that we need to contact. We will provide the contact information and a script to use via phone or email. Then we all go on mute while we make our calls or send out emails. We reconvene when everyone is done and then go to the next action.

If this is your first time joining our Happy (Action) Hour, you can join the Zoom call at 4:45pm for a quick orientation on how all this works (but it's not required).

April 5: https://secure.everyaction.com/6xTdPRg8QkK8nbVrBdz33g2

April 19: https://secure.everyaction.com/zn2cKpqwF0iAGKHvfdmWGg2

May 10: https://secure.everyaction.com/PLbbk7IAYkm8S-EVSWfkNg2

May 17: https://secure.everyaction.com/I3jJIGsAW0a3agvAtNecrw2

May 24:

https://secure.everyaction.com/pbufz3LEQUmK4-5KiIzpiQ2

July 5 (Reproductive Rights):

https://secure.everyaction.com/pMWs-O9ASE2PWZqbPyDywg2

member meeting

Flipping the Minnesota Senate is in our plan for this November! Learn about the candidates we are planning to support, and how you can help this summer and fall to win in November! It will take all hands on deck and we need you!

Thursday, July 14 via Zoom, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

PAST EVENTS

May Member meeting

Thursday, May 12 - 7:00-9:00 pm

Urban Growler Brewing Company

Join us at Urban Growler for our first outdoor meeting in a LONG TIME! We'll get together mostly to get to know each other a little bit better, have some food and beverage, and add in a little business too. We hope you can join us to socialize with other members of Indivisible St. Paul, whether you're an "old timer" or this is your first time - all are welcome! Find out what we're up to and how you can get involved this summer!

Urban Growler Brewing Company

2325 Endicott St

Saint Paul, MN 55114

spotlight on democracy

January 6, 6-7 pm, Minnesota State Capitol

Join Twin Cities activists and friends for a nationwide night focused on democracy.

Meet us on January 6, 2022 from 6-7 pm at the Minnesota State Capitol for a gathering to protect our voting rights. Sign up TODAY with the free tickets link or copy/paste this link: t.ly/Ipok

In 2021 alone, more than 360 voter suppression bills were introduced in 47 states, including Minnesota. These laws affect all Americans but often fall hardest on communities of color.

We will brighten the night with luminaria, inspirational speakers, a sing-along and a call to action at this family-friendly event.

Speaker & Presentation List:

• Senator Amy Klobuchar

• Congressman Dean Phillips

• Secretary of State Steve Simon

• State Senator Erin Murphy

• Jeanne Massey, FairVote MN

• Julio Zelaya, ACLU MN

• Minister JaNae Bates, Isaiah/Faith in MN

• State Representative Emma Greenman

• State Representative Cedrick Frazier

- and more!

Shine a light with us to never forget Jan. 6th, 2021, to preserve, protect and strengthen our democracy, and to demand that Congress pass the Freedom to Vote Act, John Lewis Voting Rights Act and Protecting our Democracy Act.

• Masks will be required.

• Dress warmly!

• Bring a light to shine (i.e. cellphone light, glowsticks, etc)

• Please plan ahead as no facilities will be available.

• Hand warmers, and a warming area will be available.

Event Partners: Edina Indivisible, Indivisible St. Paul, Indivisible MN03, St. Croix Valley Indivisible, Indivisible Eden Prairie, Plymouth Area Indivisible, Indivisible North Metro, FairVoteMN, Moms Demand Action MN, Women's March MN, WeWillVote!, Let People Vote - St. Paul, and more.

10.06.2021 - school board candidate forum

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of St. Paul

Wednesday, October 6 - 7:00-8:00 PM

St. Paul Neighborhood Network, 550 Vandalia

Visit the website to register: https://www.lwvsp.org/event-4498613

Bans off our bodies: march for reproductive freedom

Saturday, October 2, 11:00 AM, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Indivisible St. Paul is proud to partner with Women's March Minnesota and several reproductive justice groups on "Bans Off Our Bodies: March for Reproductive Freedom"

We need to stop the bans like the one in TX from spreading. Alongside others across the nation, we will march, rally, fight, and be heard. Let’s send a clear message to the Supreme Court and all those who seek to strip citizens of their rights, that reproductive rights are human rights.

Join us on Oct. 2 in Minneapolis. March leaves at 11:00 but arrive early to pick up Bans Off Our Bodies t-shirt (order yours now), available after 10:00 am, find parking, and get ready to march along a .5 accessible route to Loring Park for a rally that starts at noon! Katy Vernon will be providing entertainment as we gather.

See the Women's March MN website for all the details: https://www.womensmarchmn.com/calendar-of-events/march-for-reproductive-freedom/10/2/2021

Fall kick-off

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021, 10 AM-12 NOON

Indian Mounds Picnic Shelter

Sign-up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/yrQw7DGGXEuMa83_ZiSJtQ2

It's time to get to work and prepare for the upcoming election cycle! Let's get together to finally see each other in person (yay!), enjoy some coffee, donuts, etc. and talk about what we'll focus on for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

We'll have a speaker or two but we mostly want to hear from YOU and what you think the highest priority issues are as we move into the next election cycle and help plan for the work ahead.

The second hour we'll be making signs and banners for the upcoming "Bans Off Our Bodies - March for Reproductive Freedom" on October 2 (so mark your calendar for that too!) We'll supply the supplies!

Please join us at:

Indian Mounds Picnic Shelter

10 Mounds Blvd. Saint Paul

10am-12pm

Sign-up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/yrQw7DGGXEuMa83_ZiSJtQ2

Questions? email indivisiblesaintpaul@gmail.com

Deadline for Democracy: Indivisible MN Statewide Event & Action

June 28, 7:00 pm CT

Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/edinaindivisible/event/398068/?referring_vol=4570353&rname=Edina&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR1ucsEGz6mOqxvekSil-PBuLKWEVSm7UKVYiUlVFYtvGZyjlXc59XksJCk

We are facing a make-or-break moment for S.1, the For The People Act. We need folks to mobilize like never before to show our senators there is overwhelming grassroots support for voting rights.

Join volunteers from across Minnesota for this kick-off to the nationwide cross-movement effort, Deadline For Democracy. Whatever our color, background or zip code, most of us believe that voters should pick our leaders—our leaders do not get to pick their voters. When it comes to our elections, we want a transparent process we can trust, where Americans have equal freedom to vote, whether we live in a small town or big city, the south or the north. But today, a handful of extremist politicians have put up barriers to silence our voices based on what we look like or where we live.

Join us on zoom on June 28th at 7pm CT to hear from Minnesota leaders in voting rights protections:

SPEAKERS:

ANNASTACIA BELLADONNA-CARRERA Executive Director, Common Cause MN

RICHARD CARLBOM Campaign Manager, Rep. Dean Phillips

TOMMY WALKER, Policy Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Rules & Administration

KIERAN McCARNEY State Director, Sen. Klobuchar

SCOTT ICKES Senior Regional Organizer - MN, Indivisible

PLUS: a text & tweet action at the end to make our voices heard in Wash. DC.

We will cover: • why S1: the For The People Act is instrumental to the future of voting and democracy in America

• what is happening in the Senate and who the key players are

• what WE can do right now during the senate recess to pressure our representatives to get S1 passed!

It’s time for national standards for voting so all of us have a say in key decisions like affordable care, quality jobs, and a healthy future. Together we can make an impact.

SIGN UP TODAY: https://www.mobilize.us/edinaindivisible/event/398068/?referring_vol=4570353&rname=Edina&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link&fbclid=IwAR1ucsEGz6mOqxvekSil-PBuLKWEVSm7UKVYiUlVFYtvGZyjlXc59XksJCk

Hosted by: Edina Indivisible, Indivisible St. Paul, Indivisible MN03, Minnesota Indivisible Alliance, St Croix Valley Indivisible

Party for Democracy & Bridge Brigade

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Democracy is on the line and we need to lift up our voices and demand that the For the People Act passes, even if it takes reforming or getting rid of the filibuster to do it!

Join us on July 7 for a Party for Democracy and multi-bridge brigade event spanning the metro area!

4:00 to 4:30PM Party for Democracy Meet in front of Senator Klobuchar’s Minneapolis office to show our appreciation for her ongoing effort to pass the SF.1: The For the People Act and hear from voting rights leaders why this legislation is vital to our democracy. It's a party so of course there will be cupcakes and party hats. If you're up for it, wear your party gear, bring your best democracy sign and wear blue!

5:00 to 6:00PM Bridge Brigades Next, we will make our support of The For the People Act visible around the Twin Cities by bringing our energy, banners and signs to five different bridges around the Twin Cities. After registering, you'll receive a sign up link to choose your preferred bridge location.

Bottom line?! We need to mobilize like never before and demand swift passage of this critical legislation.

Get ready to take a stand for democracy and join us! Bring your party hats, your signs, your friends and neighbors and let's get the word out far and wide that Congress needs to pass the For the People Act now!!

This event is hosted by:

Indivisible St Paul, Edina Indivisible, Indivisible MN03

Postcards For The People Act

This is an "event" that you can do on your own or with a few friends! We need people to write postcards to key Senators between June 28 and July 10! Let us know if you want to write some postcards and we'll arrange for pick-up or delivery. We'll also provide instructions/mailing addresses and postage.

07.01.2021 - Speak Out Against Line 3!

Thursday, July 1, 5 to 6 pm CT, Lake Street/Marshall Ave Bridge

Please join Indivisible Saint Paul on Thursday, July 1 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at the Lake Street/Marshall Bridge.

Bring your most creative signs and your friends. Please wear a mask, stay socially distant and be courteous to the neighbors by staying on the sidewalk and using care when parking in the neighborhood.

No need to RSVP, just show up! Questions, email: indivisiblesaintpaul@gmail.com

On November 30, 2020 Minnesota regulators granted final approval to Enbridge so they could proceed on construction of the controversial Line 3 pipeline, which would carry environmentally-destructive tar sands crude oil across northern Minnesota. At that time, the Governor's response was, “This project has had the most extensive review in Minnesota history.” He said his position all along has been that the state needed to follow the regulatory process, the law, and the science.

Since that time, Governor Walz has remained silent as construction has proceeded, Water Protectors have been arrested and harassed, and our environment has been threatened.

The Governor and Lt. Governor play a critical role in protecting all Minnesotans from the direct and indirect impacts of this project, which will affect many generations after us.

The latest reports on the climate impact of carbon emissions are increasingly grim. Most research indicates we have only 10 years to mitigate the effects of climate change. The time to act is now.

Walz and Flanagan must be true climate leaders for Minnesota. We don't need more fossil fuel pipelines that threaten water, climate, and Indigenous rights. Instead, we need to invest in renewable energy solutions that will safeguard the planet now and for future generations.

Join us to demand that Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan, and President Biden do everything in their power to stop the Line 3 tar sands pipeline from being built. Demand they act as champions for our climate, water, and treaty rights.

Member Meetings - Open to all!

Next Meeting - date TBD (probably late July)

Everyone is welcome to attend our member meetings! The agendas usually includes updates on what we've been up to, and a guest speaker or topic of interest. We also use this forum to share activist best practices and improve our activist "muscle".

May 26, 2021 Meeting:

Join us for our first IN-PERSON Member meeting since the pandemic hit, and we’re so excited to be together with you again! We're meeting at the home of one of our members, and we’ll have beverages and nibbles to help celebrate! The meeting will be held outside and there will be plenty of room to practice safe social distancing. In the event of rain, we will switch to Zoom (we’ll notify you if this is the case).

We’re excited to welcome St. Paul City Councilmember Rebecca Noecker to our meeting to share the latest on what our City Council is up to. She’ll be getting us up to date on the child care initiative, reparations committee, zoning and how we can support these important initiatives to make St Paul a thriving city.

We’ll fill you in on a big upcoming action that ISP is taking part in to #StopLine3 and invite you to join us in it.

We’ll take action together on a pressing issue, and let you know what else is coming up for ISP and where you can slot in.

We’d love you to join us. We’re stronger together.

2021 Schedule:

February 24. Topic: How to contact your Members of Congress/Calls to Action. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocuigqDkpGNDMuB9zcpVlH15NJu3xRbb-

March 24. Topic: Sub-Caucuses. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocuigqDkpGNDMuB9zcpVlH15NJu3xRbb-

May 19. Topic: St. Paul Update

July Meeting. We hope to make this an outdoor event and have a potluck/picnic of some sort! Stay tuned!

And so on.

third thursday series

A monthly speaker series with a focus on Minnesota Legislative Action.

Next Meeting: TBD

Indivisible St. Paul is proud to be a member of the Minnesota Legislative Coalition which hosts the Third Thursday series, a monthly speaker series with a focus on Minnesota Legislative Action. The coalition is made up of political action groups that started after the 2016 election. The coalition takes turns hosting the monthly events focused the Minnesota Legislature through the lens of issues advocacy.

2021 Schedule

January 21 - The Minnesota Legislative Session - special guest State Senator Susan Kent

February 18 - Topic: Line 3 - special guest Climate Activist Rita Chamblin

March 18 - Hosted by Women's March MN and ERA MN.

April 15 - Topic: Democracy Reform and Racial Equity in MN (Rescheduled)

May 20 - Topic (from April): Democracy Reform and Racial Equity in MN

Join us as we hear from Sen. Bobby Champion and Rep. Emma Greenman on their work to center racial equity at the state legislature.

Rep. Greenman will address how her bill (HR9) will defend against voter suppression in MN and expand our democracy. And Sen. Champion will expand on his bill requiring a racial equity assessment on legislation (SF2081) and other ways that the POCI Caucus is foregrounding racial equity in their work, all of which will be a great model for bringing a racial equity lens to progressive activism everywhere. Hope to see you there!

The events are open to the public and all are invited to join! To get added to the email list, contact: mnlegcoalition@gmail.com

Or follow Third Thursdays on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdthursdaysMNLegCoalition

In 2020 and 2021 meetings will be held via Zoom.

Minnesota Resistance Coalition group members:

Indivisible Minnesota Local; Action Together Twin Cities; Women’s March Minnesota; Watch Your Reps MN; Indivisible/Undaunted; Indivisible St. Paul; Indivisible North Metro; Stand Up St. Paul

PAST EVENTS

04.14.2021 - Line 3: Minnesota and the Climate Crisis

Wednesday, April 14, 6:30 pm CT

Join our friends at Edina Indivisible for Line 3: Minnesota and the Climate Crisis.

In January, President Biden cancelled the permits for the Keystone XL pipeline. But here in northern Minnesota Canadian oil company Enbridge is racing to put the Line 3 pipeline in the ground, violating Treaty Rights, threatening the Mississippi, and locking our state into decades of greenhouse gas pollution.

We'll get the facts and hear the stories surrounding Line3. And we'll learn what we as Minnesotans can still do to stop it and pivot with urgency toward renewable energy jobs and infrastructure.

Special Guest Speaker: Rita Chamblin, the Bemidji Liaison with MN Interfaith Power and Light.

Hosted by Edina Indivisible, Indivisible Eden Prairie, Plymouth Area Indivisible, Indivisible MN03

Join here: us02web.zoom.us

04.08.2021 - Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Betty McCollum (MN CD04)

Thursday, April 8 at 12:00 CT

Join us for a virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Betty McCollum, organized by the Indivisible groups of Minnesota Congressional District 4: Indivisible St. Paul, Afton Indivisible, and St. Croix Valley Indivisible. This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from the Congresswoman regarding her priorities. We will thank the Congresswoman for her support for many issues that we feel are critical, such as the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. We will ask her to share her thoughts on defense spending, universal healthcare and the THRIVE Agenda.

Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/cd04indivisiblegroups/event/381191/?referring_vol=22262&rname=Rebecca&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link

04.07.2021 - Indivisible MN Town Hall with Sen. Tina Smith's Outreach Director Jake Schwitzer

Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 pm CT

Join us for this statewide Indivisible Minnesota town hall event with Jake Schwitzer, Managing Outreach Director for Senator Tina Smith.

Indivisible group leaders from across the state will ask questions posed by members on a variety of topics including voting rights, For the People Act (SR1), Line 3, racial justice and more.

We're excited about this opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with Jake and hope you will join us online.

Event Hosts: Edina Indivisible, Indivisible MN03, Indivisible St. Paul, Indivisible MN Legislative Action, Indivisible St. Peter/Mankato

Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/edinaindivisible/event/380262/?referring_vol=22262&rname=Rebecca&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link