Northern Progressives
@northernprogressives
We are a chapter of Indivisible in northern MN. We support a social and political agenda through active participation in civic affairs.
from Indivisible "ALL EYES ON ICE! We need all hands on deck for our training Thursday night. Join us for the second call of our Immigrant Justice Summer Training Series. Even if you missed the first call, we need you there. Sign up at bit.ly/july23call.%22
Don't forget! This Thursday it's the Burger Bash for our candidate Trina Swanson!
Never Forget How Close We Came to Losing Our Democracy January 6, 2:00–3:00pm Highway 53 & 12th Street Virginia, MN Bring a Sign. Help us show a strong presence in remembrance of the horrible, despicable attack on our capital 5 years ago!
Members of our community are welcome and safe here, and any harassment of our guests will not be tolerated. We have the right to deny ICE and CBP access to private spaces without a judicial warrant. Constitutional rights apply to everyone in this country, regardless of immigration status.
This week Attorney General Keith Ellison is holding a Protect Minnesota Forum on Thursday 1:00–3:00pm in Ely and 6:00–7:30pm in Hibbing. register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/hibbing-pr...
This week Attorney General Keith Ellison is holding a Protect Minnesota Forum on Thursday 1:00–3:00pm in Ely and 6:00–7:30pm in Hibbing.
#nokingsvirginiamn Estimate: 770+ So many folks showed up to many events in large to small towns across northern MN
Thanks to Northwoods Socialists for putting this together! See also their calendar: northwoods-socialists.blogspot.com/2024/06/cale... & always as well our events page: northernprogressives.org/events.html & that of Northern Action: northernaction.org/events.html
GRAND RAPIDS & VIRGINIA: Join OutFront and our partners for a Trans Rights Town Hall
Union Rally Chisholm June 27 12:30–4:30 Across from Chisholm Health Center
Sign the petition to Save the Cook Area Health System! www.change.org/p/save-the-c...
We will hold two candlelight vigils across the Iron Range in memory of Melissa and Mark Hortman this Sunday, June 22, 8-9 pm. Hibbing City Hall & Lakeside Field (corner of 9th Ave & 3rd St S in Virginia) Bring your own candles. Please do not bring any signs or flags.
This image was contributed by one of our members. There were around 385 who showed up to rally with us in Ely! That is over 10% of the number of people who live in Ely.
June 12 there are going to be two events in Duluth where folks can stand in solidarity with the protests in LA. - one at noon and one at 5pm. Help us spread the word! FROM DULUTH TO L.A. ~ STOP THE RAIDS! www.facebook.com/events/17647...
Public Meeting to Urge Rep. Stauber to Vote Against Cuts to Our Safety Net June 16, 10:00—11:00am Where: Congressman Stauber's office 5094 Miller Trunk Hwy Suite 900 Hermantown, MN secure.everyaction.com/Bhoo8ZOdz0ia...
Harvey Milk, was a visionary civil and human rights leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Read more: milkfoundation.org/about/harvey...
Palestine Teach-In May 31, 9:30am–2:00pm Pilgrim Congregational Church, Duluth SUMUD Northland would like to invite you to a Palestine Teach-In sponsored by the Palestine Solidarity Working Group in Duluth.
FP Memorial Day Alternative Observance Sponsored by Veterans for Peace-Chapter 80 Mourn the Fallen - Heal the Wounded - Work for Peace May 26, 10:00–11:00am Gichi-Ode' Akiing Park, Duluth
Thank you to Brian Rohrenbach from Minnesota Farmers Union for joining us to talk about Social Security Expansion Act! Very informative.
POP-UP Protest to defend Medicaid Urge Stauber to vote No *May 22, 12:00–1:00pm *Congressman Stauber's office 5094 Miller Trunk Hwy Suite 900 Hermantown, MN The House votes soon as the bill comes out of committee on Wednesday. 25% of Congressman Stauber's constituents are on Medicaid.
Rally for families Saturday, May 17, 4:00–5:30pm Lake Ave & Superior St Help us defend the programs that support northland families.
A Benefit for Ukraine organized by Paul Metsa Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pm Sacred Heart Music Center 201 West 4th Street Duluth, MN. & on streaming online
Tomorrow's meeting! Wednesday, May 7, 6:30pm Cook Community Center Topic: What is to be done? Burning questions in international and global affairs Professor Schumacher is a scholar of Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. Join us!
Rally to support Superior National Forest & Employees Friday, May 9, 4:00–5:30pm 8901 Grand Ave, Duluth
We have a new newsletter out: northernprogressives.org/email2025.05...
On April 29, the Minnesota Senate passed the Jobs and Labor omnibus on a vote of 35-30. Labor Committee Chair Senator Jen McEwen (DFL-Duluth) releases the following statement: “For decades, billionaires, corporate executives, and the politicians who serve them have chipped away at workers’ rights...
May Day in Grand Rapids (May 1) May 1, 5:30–6:30pm Old Central School
May Day in Ely (May 3) May 3, 11:00am–1:00pm Whiteside Park