Gender Equity in Minnesota: 2024 Legislative Agenda Briefing
Description
Panelists: Megan Peterson, Gender Justice Executive Director and Monica Meyer, Gender Justice Political Director
2023 was truly a banner year for gender equity: from passing the Trans Refuge Bill to ending state funding for crisis pregnancy centers and repealing Minnesota’s unconstitutional and harmful abortion restrictions, Gender Justice supporters helped advance some of the most equitable policies in the country.
We know that there is much more work ahead to protect and expand abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more—on this episode of The Gender Justice Brief, we outline our policy agenda to continue making progress towards gender equity.
Key dates:
Monday, February 12: First day of the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session
Tuesday, February 27: Precinct caucuses
Thursday, March 7: UnRestrict Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day
Monday, May 20: End of the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session
Actions you can take:
Attend UnRestrict Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day on March 7
Sign up for legislative text alerts from Gender Justice
Sign the petition to support the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Gender Justice
01:07 Understanding the Role of Gender Justice
02:15 Reflecting on Past Successes
05:28 Looking Ahead: 2024 Legislative Session
07:58 Goals for the Upcoming Session
11:02 Exploring the Proposed Equal Rights Amendment
21:05 Addressing Health Insurance and Accessible Care
27:52 Other Legislative Priorities and Bills
31:30 Important Dates and Ways to Get Involved
35:23 Closing Remarks and Q&A
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