Last spring 30 organizations joined to urge the repeal of MN Statutes 3.226 and 16C.053, which prohibit boycotts of Israel by those contracting to do business with the State of Minnesota. This resulted in the introduction of two repeal bills: in the Senate SF 3356 and in the House HF 3258.
At present, we are working in a coalition of 35+ organizations. What we need now is a concerted effort to show up and demand REPEAL. We are asking all coalition partners to mobilize their memberships to do the following:
SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 5th for a Rotunda rally and citizen lobbying at the Capitol. Co-hosted by the MN BDS Community, JVP Twin Cities and RISE (Reviving Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment). ALL DAY, come when you can. Rotunda rally 10am to 12noon.
Designate a representative (or two) from your organization for immediate and close contact, if needed. This will probably be the person(s) engaging your membership’s participation.
Questions? Set up a zoom meeting with us for more explanation and details. Very simple and quick! A couple of meetings, instructions to your members (includes talking points!) leading up to a day on the Capitol with your fellow activists exercising free speech rights.
Let us know asap your capacity. We appreciate everyone’s intense schedules and hard work; we have built this campaign so your group can slide in easily.
If you are part of an organization that would consider joining this coalition, let us know!