Beingism is a philosophy of life based on rationality and compassion for oneself and others. It is nondogmatic, progressive, and atheistic.
You might be a Beingist if you believe: - Reason and science are our best means of understanding the universe. - Everything that exists is natural -- nothing is supernatural. - Ethical values are subjective, but nevertheless very important to people. - There's no such thing as free will, and causality appears to play a significant role in the way our world operates.
Other premises include: - Everyone wants to be happy and have a fulfilling life. - Although suffering is sometimes unavoidable, no one deserves to feel pain. - People are generally more likely to be happy in a culture where they can exercise choice over their lives. - We all benefit to some extent from the success of others, and with effort and patience, society can be structured such that this is even more the case.
If you agree with these ideas and you wish to call yourself a Beingist, then you are one. Please join us! If, on the other hand, you're not sure about some of it ‹ or if you just flat out disagree ‹ let's communicate.
from the organizer... "I am going to ask you to do one thing before Tuesday, and that is to start the geometric growth process a week ahead of time. I plan on asking everyone at every meeting to bring another person to the next meeting so we will double in size every week until Cheney/Bush Corp. is out of office. Instead of telling you that this Tuesday, I am asking you to bring a friend who is sympathetic to this cause and this movement. That shouldn't be that difficult as we all know dozens of citizens as concerned as we are with the state of our nation."
"Also: Bring any and all information, online links, discussion points, proposals for 'Action Steps' and anything else you think would be of help to each other...."
"One more thing: We are committed to peaceful, non-violent, legal, constitutionally-protected action steps focused on demanding that the current White House regime step down immediately. Anyone who wants to take action in any other way, please do not join this group. Violence and illegal activities would only lower us to the level of those we despise and would negate our every effort."
"Thank you. See most of you on Tuesday!"
Peace Bridge Vigil
Every Wednesday-5pm for 1 hours.
Lake Street/Marshall Avenue bridge over the Mississippi River Please come to St. Paul Marshall Avenue side so that we can greet you. Map
Continued U.S. military occupation of Iraq is not making the people of Iraq secure. Instead, it creates a situation in which violence is bred. Show your opposition to the occupation of Iraq and the false "transfer of power." Say NO to fake sovereignty, colonial control, endangerment of both U.S. soldiers and Iraqis.
Sponsored by the Twin Cities Peace Campaign and W A M M. For more info
Massive protest, bring your signs, friends, and have fun!
Help the public remember the culture of corruption surrounding this party.
3 day event.
Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Old Events
Camp Quest for Kids!! - Become a Counselor?
Sunday, July 22, 2007@7:30am.
Camp Quest of Minnesota is affiliated with National Camp Quest (Ohio), the first secular summer camp for youth in the history of the United States. Camp Quest was specifically designed for children of Unitarians, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers, humanists, or whatever terms might be applied to those who maintain a naturalistic, not supernaturalistic, world view. Our campers are girls and boys ages 8-17.
Purpose
Promote a sense of belonging to a large freethought community among the youth participants
Encourage critical thinking in young people to enable them to draw their own conclusions
Promote respect for others with different viewpoints, values, and beliefs
Provide a safe and fun environment for personal and social development
Our 2006 camping dates are July 23-30. Camp Quest of Minnesota will be held again at the Voyageur Environmental Center (VEC) in Minnetrista, Minnesota, about 25 miles west of Minneapolis (shuttle service from airport provided with prior arrangements). We are excited to have exclusive use of this fine facility during our camping session. Camp Quest leases VEC from the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities.
Camp Quest's purpose is to build a strong, healthy community among the youth participants. In addition to fun camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, campfires, stargazing, and outdoor sports, Camp Quest's knowledgeable counselors and guest volunteers will lead the youth in learning activities that teach them about freethought and humanist principals. Activities cover critical thinking, science, history, civics, and ethics. Campers develop and improve their rational thinking skills in fun, hands-on learning activities and programs.
Camp Quest of Minnesota is part of a growing network of six Camp Quests throughout North America. We primarily serve youth from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa, but anyone is welcome.
May Day is a celebration of the power of people to bring about change in their communities. Let's show the world it's time for a change!
Meet at noon at Cedar Field (18th and 25th Street). The parade starts at 1 p.m. Click here for information on the parade route, or here for general event information.
To find us, look for these:
Mental Health Day on the Hill
Tuesday, March 28, 2006@10:00am for 4 hours.
Day on the Hill The annual mental health day on the hill will be held on March 28th. This year our theme is “Investing in Mental Health Makes ‘Cents’” We will have cards with pennies on them for you to bring to your legislators’ offices. We also encourage you to bring a jar of pennies to the rally to demonstrate your community’s support for mental health services.
The legislative briefing will begin at 10 a.m. at a NEW location: Christ Lutheran Church, 105 University Avenue West, St. Paul (just across the street from the Capitol) ( Please note: No food is allowed and you need to park at one of the ramps or surface lots.) The rally will take place at noon in the rotunda of the Capitol. Be sure and make an appointment to visit with your legislators after 1 p.m.
Come to the Capitol and demonstrate your support for increased funding for mental health services. We need more affordable housing, employment opportunities, community mental health services, and family supports. We need better educational outcomes and fewer people ending up in the criminal justice system due to untreated mental illness.
Local affiliates are encouraged to organize busses and vans in your community so that more people can attend.
Anti-War Protest!!!
Saturday, March 18, 2006@1:00pm.
Saturday 3/18 @ 1pm @ the library at Lagoon/Hennepin Aves. S., Mpls. (end location Basilica of St. Mary)
Not one more death! Not one more dollar! Act now for peace! Bring the Troops Home Now! Stop the U.S.War in Iraq! The weekend of March 18/19 will mark the third anniversary since the start of the U.S. war in Iraq. Thousands of protests, vigils, forums and other events will be held in cities across the U.S. and around the world this weekend to call for an end to the war. Bring your friends, family, co-workers and others to this large demonstration and express your opposition to the continuing war. Sponsored locally by the March 18th Coalition, which includes the AWC.
* NOTE: Volunteers are needed to assist as peacekeepers/marshalls, or to distribute literature, pass around sign-in sheets, and much more. If you can help with either of these, please come to the protest at 12:15pm and meet by the LIBRARY sign (in front of the Library, ON Hennepin Avenue). Experience not required - you'll be working with others & we'll tell you just what is needed.
There is also going to be a youth bloc for students which will start at the Recruitment Station at Lake and Lyndale.
Organizers include Anti-War Committee, Twin Cities Peace Campaign/Focus on Iraq, Veterans for Peace, and WAMM
Bush is speaking in Maplewood this Thursday. We're planning on showing up at around 10am at this point. Although, The time of his arrival is somewhat speculative. The location as well, actually. Although (according to the Star Tribune) Republican sources indicate it will be at the 3M plant. We'll update this page as details become available.
Let's rally to protest the Bush regime, and call for him to step down. Minneapolis Federal Building, 300 S. 4th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415. We'll be meeting on the side of the building with the grassy mounds. Our protest of the Bush administration is nationally organized by a group called World Can't Wait.
We're encouraging people to bring signs as well as percussive instruments, other noisemakers and like minded friends to the event. We'd like to have as broad a coalition of types and groups of people as possible. Let's come together over this issue. Download a sign for the protest!
Every poll points to a Democratic victory on November 7. Yet George Bush, Dick Cheney, and Karl Rove all insist Republicans will win.
Are they planning to steal another election?
Let's start a Blue Revolution across the USA on Election Night to stop Republicans from stealing Election 2006.
When the polls close, we propose that Democrats across the country gather outside their County Election Office for a candlelight vigil to Count Every Vote, all wearing the same color: Blue.
Imagine a Blue Revolution, every bit as joyous and historic as the Orange Revolution in Ukraine, the Cedar Revolution Lebanon, the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and the other democratic revolutions of recent years - right here in the United States of America.
Help us organize a vigil in your county - just login to Democrats.com and click "Local." If you don't see an Election Night Vigil in your county, create a new Forum Topic coded "Blue Revolution," select "County," post the location of your County Election Office, and spread the word to your friends.
You can also join Cindy Sheehan for a Blue Revolution rally at the White House on November 7. She'll be there from the 6th through the 9th (at 10 a.m. on the 9th we'll deliver the www.dontattackiran.org petition). More info: http://www.gsfp.org
Make sure your voter registration has not been purged - "google" your registration at MyDem.com. Prepare for other election-stealing strategies at ProtectYourVote.org.
HUGE PROTEST-Impeach Bush!!
Thursday, October 5, 2006@11:30am.
Impeach Bush & Cheney National Day of Awareness and Resistance
• Protest for Accountability 11:30am at the Minneapolis Federal Building, 300 S. 4th St MAP
• Justice March From the Federal Building along Hennepin Ave to Loring Park
Walk out of work and school to express your outrage. Bring signs, posters, and costumes. Join the U.S. Supreme Court, and several District courts in protesting Unconstitutional Acts. Demand Peace and Justice! • Illegal War • Illegal Spying • Illegal Torture • Illegal Detention • Illegal Release of Classified Information Waiting for someone else to save your democracy FOR you?
It doesn't work that way. Calling all concerned citizens...Activate!
We have a great opportunity in front of us with the upcoming nation wide protest against this withering regime. Here's our chance to hammer in the final nail in this administration's coffin by swinging the November elections in favor of political leaders who demand accountability. But, it can't be done without organizing. This is where all you great folks come in.
Post these flyers all over your neighborhood.(large files, they will take a minute)
All day and into the night, across the country, we must decidedly break the paralysis that still grips too much of American political life. Coming together in massive gatherings, we must let the country and the world know: That there are millions of us who reject an illegitimate regime that is as criminal as it is dangerous to the humanity & future existence of the planet. That we will not acclimate to a political climate that is becoming everyday more frightening & reactionary. By our own mass political action that day, we will repudiate (reject) the whole direction the Bush Regime is relentlessly hammering into place. We will take an extraordinary step in a growing movement that is determined to drive Bush - and his agenda - from office.
*We are what we've been waiting for.*
Politics as usual cannot and will not meet the enormity of the challenge. Despite popularity ratings lower than Nixon's and widespread opposition to an unjust war, official politics has failed to challenge this. The political will of the people is being betrayed and finds no voice. On Thursday, October 5th we must give it voice.
We can not count on some mythical pendulum to swing. This whole idea of putting our hopes into leaders who tell us to seek common ground with fascists and religious fanatics is proving everyday to be a disaster. Putting our energies into what powerful interests dictate as "electable" is a fatal logic. It funnels precious initiative into slavish "realisms" that are actually contributing to a sweeping re-making of legal, political and moral norms that carry the scent of fascism.
Ask yourself this: Where will this country and the world be, on the day after the elections of 2006? Will the world have to shudder? Will hopes and energies have been squandered again, leaving us further locked into politics that is cementing this situation in place for generations? Without massive protest and repudiation what millions of us believe is invisible and powerless.
Or will we make a breach in the walls being cemented all around us to say Enough! Basta Ya! with mass political action that does not compromise with torture & unjust wars, that rejects bowing down to theocrats & the immorality of empire. On Oct 5 join us in a day of honest, courageous resistance. What will you do to take responsibility for the future?
Join OutFront Minnesota's demonstration at the James Dobson rally and help us hand out flyers.
Protest the Anti-GLBT, anti-women and anti-family gathering
Tuesday, October 3rd 5:30-6:30pm Outside of Excel Energy Center 199 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102
Directions Major highways (Interstate 94 and 35E) run through downtown Saint Paul, making it easily accessible from all parts of the state. The Xcel Energy Center is located on the corner of Kellogg Boulevard and West Seventh Street. Who is James Dobson? James Dobson is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, an anti-GLBT organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs. Dobson is heard on more than 3,000 Christian conservative radio facilities in North America, where he urged millions of his followers to support anti-gay candidates in recent elections.
Besides mobilizing his members to vote for the Christian right, Dobson spreads the following lies about the GLBT community:
- Legalizing gay marriage could lead to marriage to donkeys - Gay marriage is connected to the war on terror - Stem Cell research is comparable to Nazi Experiments
Support OutFront Minnesota and challenge the lies about us and the people we love!
Say NO to War in Iraq
Saturday, September 23, 2006@12:00pm.
March & Rally: Say NO to War in Iraq Saturday 9/23 @ noon @ Library Plaza, Hennepin & Lagoon Aves, Uptown Mpls. Join us for a national day of protest against the war in Iraq. Sponsored by IPAC.
Say NO to U.S. War without End
Monday, September 11, 2006@4:30pm.
Say NO to U.S. War without End (2001-2006) Monday 9/11 @ 4:30pm @ Peavey Plaza, 1111 Nicollet Mall, downtown Mpls. We say: End to the US occupation of Iraq! Stop US aid to terror states like Israel & Colombia! Five years after September 11, 2001, 114,000 people have been killed, 9.6 million people have been made refugees, and $585,600,000,000 has been spent, in the name of fighting terror. The “war on terror” has U.S. troops occupying Iraq & Afghanistan, Israel on the offensive in Lebanon & Palestine, war with Iran is looming, and the Colombian civil war continues to be fueled by US dollars. At home, the “war on terror” criminalizes Arabs, Muslims and other immigrants, who are racially profiled, discriminated against, and at least 83,000 have been detained. In the face of this grim reality, the people of Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon, Colombia and the world continue to resist. We must do the same. Let’s stand up to reclaim 9/11 and make it a day of international solidarity with the people of the world! Sponsored by the AWC.
Organizing Meeting - for our National Protest in October
Thursday, September 7, 2006@7:00pm for 2 hours.
In every city where World Can’t Wait has organization, and in many cities where it doesn’t yet, people will gather simultaneously at 7pm on Thursday September 7 to get organized. They’ll hear from leaders of the movement, and meet others in their area ready to organize for a day of mass protest exactly 4 weeks later. Where: 1111 Elway St. Saint Paul, MN 55116 We're going to be meeting in the "Meeting Room" on the main floor. Just buzz into the building at the security door using the code under "Morey, J." The room is forward and to the right. MAP • Waiting for someone else to save your democracy FOR you?
It doesn't work that way. Calling all concerned citizens...Activate!
We have a great opportunity in front of us with the upcoming nation wide protest against this withering regime (Oct 5th). Here's our chance to hammer in the final nail in this administration's coffin by swinging the November elections in favor of political leaders who demand accountability. But, it can't be done without organizing. This is where all you great folks come in. We need leaders. Ask yourself if you're willing to put in the time to help make this happen.
No heiarchy, no egos. Our organization is proud of the fact that anybody who has the desire can step up and make things happen. There are a few of us who started things initially, but we're all in agreement that this movement must be democratic, and open to all. Anyone who wants to step up and make this happen, is free to. We'll provide you any resources to which we have access to help make your dreams of Bush-Free America come true.
*We are the ones we've been waiting for.*
Labor Day Protest!
Monday, September 4, 2006@10:30am.
Labor Day 10:30am, September 4th, 2006 Castillo Park in Saint Paul (139 Concord St., corner of Cesar Chavez and State St.) POINTS OF UNITY This event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Coalition (MIRAC), the Alliance for Fair Immigration Reform in Minnesota (AFFIRM), AFSCME 3800, MN UNITE - HERE, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 and the UFCW Local 789. For more information check out www.mnimmigrantrights.net or call (651) 389-9174 • Unconditional legalization for ALL • No to H.R.4437 and similar senate version legislation • No to the criminalization of immigrants • No to border walls and militarization of the border • No to proposed guest worker programs • No to employer sanctions • Yes to expedited family reunification visas • Yes to the protection of labor and civil rights, and civil liberties • No to deportations • No to the use of local law enforcement for immigration purposes.
**Update: I've visited the spot, and here's, hopefully the last update. The hotel is in an area where all the buildings are privately owned, and there are no sidewalks. This is somewhat restricting to us. However, nearly all trafic in and out of the hotel will go past Hwy 169 and Bren Rd. So, what I suggest is that we hold our protest on a sidewalk which is on the northern side of Bren Rd just West of the freeway. We can also use the sidewalks on either side of the freeway bridge to walk back and forth for the freeway traffic. This way we'll get traffic going in and out of the hotel, as well as general traffic. This is a preliminary plan, as secret service may attempt to put us in a "free speech zone" far away from any visibility. If they attempt this, I'll let every individual make their own decision as to how to react. There is obviously very serious doubt as to the constitutional legality of "free speech zones." See you at 12:30pm! Check the website for updates. ------------------------- Bush will be speaking at a panel focused on "Health Transparency," beginning at 2:40 p.m. at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka. However, in past protests, Bush has shown up hours earlier to thwart protests which has left us high and dry once we got there. So, lets start our protesting at 12:30pm. Bring signs and costumes, etc. I've included a link below of the mapquest map to the building.
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest: 952-935-5500 5801 Opus Pkwy Minnetonka, MN 55343, US Link to Map
Premiering the film, 'How to Impeach a President'
Wednesday, July 19, 2006@7:30pm for 2 hours with 80 people.
Impeach for Peace is hosting the debut screening of "How to Impeach a President", a short documentary put out by the Center for Constitutional Rights based on their book: "Articles of Impeachment Against George W. Bush" on Wednesday, July 19th.
7:30pm until 9:30pm
Where? The Lehmann Center, 1006 W Lake St Room 175, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Directions: The Lehman Center is a four-story building three blocks west of Lyndale Ave. S. on north side of West Lake Street in Uptown.
-- If you're not in Minneapolis, and are interested in attending a screening in your area, hosting one if one isn't scheduled, or hosting a house party around the movie after the July 19th national screenings, please contact:
It is just one more tool to equip you toward our shared goal. Don't pass it up. The book is rock solid. It is a published legal document making the case for impeachment. I am really looking forward to seeing the film.
The Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 25, beginning at 11am along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. According to public estimates, the Parade drew an estimated 110,000 spectators in 2006, making it one of the largest parades in the Upper Midwest, and the largest in all of Minneapolis according to Mayor R.T. Rybak. Because of this popularity, it was recommended that you arrive early to find your Parade viewing spot. Parade Route The Parade route was be unchanged from 2005. It will begin at 3rd Street & Hennepin Avenue and followed Hennepin Avenue to Loring Park.
Grandstand The Grandstand is a wonderful place to watch the parade and hear it announced by local celebrities. Be sure to check out the Grandstand page for more information.
Registration Registration will open very soon. Parade registration fees are based on when your registration is received, so participants are encouraged to sign up early! On-site, same-day registration was accepted, but participants incurred the highest registration fees by doing so. To register, please visit the Prideplanner page. The 2006 registration forms will be posted in February 2006.
Parade Awards The Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade features awards for outstanding units. There are four awards: the Grand Marshal's Award, the Rainbow Award, the Best Use of Theme Award and the Pride Spirit Award. All units registered in the Parade are automatically entered into the contests for which they were eligible. The Pride Spirit Award is for any type of parade unit (marching, car, float) while the Grand Marshal's Award, the Rainbow Award and the Best Use of Theme Awards are for floats only.
A select panel of awards judges will be located in the Grandstand at 9th Street and Hennepin Avenue. The winners will be announced on the Loring Stage of the Pride Festival on Sunday afternoon, following the conclusion of the Parade.
Minneapolis Federal Building, 4th St. & 4th Ave, Downtown Minneapolis
On national television on May 15th, Bush announced his version of immigration reform – sending 6000 troops to the US-Mexico border. His plans are yet another example of Bush’s use of violence as a solution to every problem. The Bush administration will send thousands of troops to the border in order to arrest millions of immigrant workers as they try to cross the border in desperate search for employment. Bush’s decision to use the military to erect "high tech fences in urban corridors," will force people into ever more dangerous and deadly crossings, and will send an ever larger number of people to silent death.
People throughout the US – in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles – have mobilized against Bush’s call to militarize the US-Mexico border. Join us for a protest here in Minneapolis to say: No to Bush’s anti-immigrant campaign! Stop racist deportations and border militarization! Support full civil rights and legalization for all undocumented workers!
Cheney is going to be at the MSP airport TOMORROW (Monday) afternoon at 3:25pm. Here's our chance to speak some truth to power, and hopefully get some media attention regarding this administrations crimes at the same time. We have protest signs, a bullhorn, and a banner.
UPDATE!!! I found a better location for us to meet. There are two Light-Rail Line "Park and Ride Lots" surrounding the area where we will be protesting. Let's meet in lot B (Northern of the two lots, next to Hwy-62). I've spoken with Metro Transit, and even the National Guard Security regarding whether the lots were going to be open given the security issues. They indicated that at this time there are no plans to close the lots. However, that doesn't mean they can't change their minds on a dime. So, we may need to wing it as conditions change. You may wish to be there early just in case. I'm planning on riding in on the rail.
We'll be protesting on the tax-payer provided sidewalks which connect that lot to the bus stop and Light-Rail stop. Feel free to arrive by rail, it's the "Fort Snelling Station" stop, or stop 12. The National Guard Wing where Cheney will be speaking is across the street. This is a great location, as much traffic goes through (a road, busses, and the train). If the authorities ask us to leave that location, there is a back-up location. We meet at 2:30pm in the North Parking Lot (B). Here's a close up map of the area just South of Hwy-62 & Hiawatha where the Lots and Protest are.
We're kind of winging this one, as we we're working on a short notification (This is how the White house avoids protests, but we'll have none of it.)
You can remain in contact with my by calling my cell phone at 612-328-1451. Any updates will also appear here. -------------- "The Vice President delivers remarks at a rally for the Minnesota National Guard at the 133rd Airlift Wing at the 133rd Airlift Wing Hanger, at 3:25 PM. [White House Press Release]"
"Cheney to appear at Minnesota Guard rally (AP) - Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to make a stop in Minnesota on Monday to appear at a rally for the Minnesota National Guard.
Cheney is due to make remarks during the afternoon rally at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The stop is part of a one-day swing that includes an appearance earlier in the day in Cleveland on behalf of a congressional candidate. A spokesman for the Minnesota Guard didn't immediately return a phone message for more detail on the event.
More than 2,600 Guard members from Minnesota began their tour in Iraq last week, the state's largest overseas deployment since World War II."
March with Us in the May Day Parade
Sunday, May 7, 2006@12:00pm for 3 hours with 80 people.
Join the May Day parade for an Anti-Bush March!
May Day is a celebration of the power of people to bring about change in their communities. Let's show the world it's time for a change!
Meet at noon at the cross streets of 25th Street East and Cedar Avenue South. The parade starts at 1 p.m. Click here for information on the parade route, or here for general event information.
To find us, look for these:
Protest and Walkout Against the War
Friday, April 28, 2006@12:00pm.
Northrop Plaza, University of MN East Bank Join high school and college students in saying no war on Iraq! Bring the troops home now! Money for education not for war!
Orwell Rolls in His Grave-FILM
Sunday, April 16, 2006@3:00pm for 2 hours.
IMPACT (Ideas to Mobilize People Against Corporate Tyranny) presents the film:
"Orwell Rolls in His Grave"
Sunday, April 16th, 3 – 5 pm Acadia Cafe, 1931 Nicollet Avenue Intersection of Franklin & Nicollet Aves, Mpls
Is today's corporate media any different than the media of George Orwell's "1984"? Robert McChesney, Bernie Sanders, Jeff Chester, Michael Moore, Greg Palast, Danny Schechter...
Events are always FREE, although we encourage participants to come early and purchase refreshments from the cafe hosting us. Free parking is available in the lot across Nicollet Ave.
FFI: Karen Redleaf at 651-644-1487 or vegan14ever.com
Protest No Taxes for War
Friday, April 15, 2006@10:30am.
Join the AWC (Anti-War Committee) in protesting our tax dollars going to the bloody occupations of Iraq and Palestine, the war against the Colombian people, and attacks on immigrants. Every year billions of dollars, our money, goes to occupation and war, when instead it could go to funding human needs here in the US.
31st Street & 1st Avenue
March for Immigration with Dignity
Sunday, April 9, 2006@2:30pm.
Location: Saint Paul Cathedral to the State Capitol (239 Selby Avenue)
Event Details:"March for Immigration with Dignity"
Contact Name: Jill Westfall - Alliance for Fair and Federal Immigration Reform in Minnesota (AFFIRM) and Jaqueline Belzer - ISIAIH
Contact Phone: 612-291-4542 (AFFIRM) or 612-703-4752 (ISIAIH)
Minnesota Prepares for the Largest Pro-Immigrant Mobilization
by Alondra Espejel and Mary Turck
From out of the shadows and into the streets! During the past two weeks, millions of people across the country have come together to demonstrate the power of the Immigrant community against anti-immigrant legislative proposals. From far and wide, all the way from Chicago, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Houston, Arizona to Washington, whole families have hit the streets to protest and demand their rights.
And now, it's Minnesota's turn. Infused with the energy of the movement that is beginning to unfold across the country, immigrants and their allies will march to celebrate the contributions of the immigrant community and to oppose any anti-immigrant proposals.
On Sunday, April 9, after meeting at the St. Paul Cathedral at 2:30 pm, we will all march towards the Capitol building to demonstrate our strength and unity. This march is part of a national week of action coordinated to support an immigration reform that is fair and brings dignity to all immigrants.
"People have to come out into the streets on Sunday, to show that we as immigrants are hard working people that struggle for our families and our children, so they can have a better future. We are not 'criminals,' we are human beings and we deserve dignity and respect," says Mariano Espinoza, an immigrant community leader of Minneapolis. "Immigrants in this country are waking up, the immigrant people of Minnesota should not wait any longer, the time to fight for our rights is now," Espinoza asserted.
"We are expecting thousands of people from all over the state, we have strong reason to believe this will be the biggest pro-immigrant march in the history of Minnesota," organizer Teresa Ortiz said. Ortiz emphasized that this march, like the previous march in February, is an action supported by the Alliance for Fair Federal Immigration Reform of Minnesota (AFFIRM) and organized by the member organizations and individuals of this coalition.
The organizers of this march hope that, following the example of Los Angeles, the Latino media play a significant role in advertising the march and educating the immigrant community about this event so that people assist the march in high numbers. This is an event organized by religious, civic, community and labor organizations alongside students and individuals.
If you have questions or want more information, please call: 651-287-0660
March with Us in the May Day Parade
Sunday, , @: for hours with people.
Join the May Day parade for an Anti-Bush March!
May Day is a celebration of the power of people to bring about change in their communities. Let's show the world it's time for a change!
Meet at noon at the cross streets of 25th Street East and Cedar Avenue South. The parade starts at 1 p.m. Click here for information on the parade route, or here for general event information.
Details to develop, check back...
Camp Quest's purpose is to build a strong, healthy community among the youth participants. In addition to fun camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, campfires, stargazing, and outdoor sports, Camp Quest's knowledgeable counselors and guest volunteers will lead the youth in learning activities that teach them about freethought and humanist principals. Activities cover critical thinking, science, history, civics, and ethics. Campers develop and improve their rational thinking skills in fun, hands-on learning activities and programs.
• Protest for Accountability
In every city where World Can’t Wait has organization, and in many cities where it doesn’t yet, people will gather simultaneously at 7pm on Thursday September 7 to get organized. They’ll hear from leaders of the movement, and meet others in their area ready to organize for a day of mass protest exactly 4 weeks later. 
Labor Day 10:30am, September 4th, 2006
