The Minnesota State Legislature is nearing the end of the 2013 session, and the House, Senate and Governor Dayton have agreed on a budget, which calls for an increase in revenues totaling $1.65 billion in…
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So this semester I was appointed as the co-leader for the St. Kate’s MPIRG‘s Feminist Initiatives Task Force. This semester, we’ve continued to be concerned with the lack of a consent workshop in freshmen orientation…
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Minimum wage is an issue of great importance to the Minnesota Women’s Consortium, not only because the federal and state minimum wages are too low to live on, but also because women hold a disproportionately…
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Minnesota has a number of programs available to help low and no-income families stay on their feet while they seek sustainable employment. These programs include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), which is a federal…
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The United States doesn’t seem to be doing so hot when it comes to, like, anything right now. And of course that is greatly involving feminist issues, specifically in relation to women. So our rape…
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In the wake of tragedies such as the Sandy Hook school shooting, the federal government and state legislatures are taking close look at the nation’s gun control laws, and Minnesota is no exception. So far…
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Family Tree Clinic is a community clinic that serves individuals who would otherwise not have access to healthcare. They charge fees based on income and ability to pay. This clinic appeals mostly to the uninsured,…
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Following last year’s no vote on the marriage amendment, it comes as no surprise that the Minnesota State Legislature is taking up bills to legalize same-sex marriage in our state. Currently there are three bills…
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It’s probably just the awful weather we are having but I am crabbier and complain-ier than usual and have decided to take it out on this week’s wrap up! Let’s start with Kermit Gosnell. An…
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The Minnesota Women’s Consortium had the opportunity to meet with Representative Keith Ellison on March 26th for a roundtable discussion on equality, civil rights and other issues of importance to member organizations and Minnesota’s women…
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