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2017 Changemakers: Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota

The Governor's Office and the Women's Foundation of Minnesota join together on a program for young women - the first of its kind in the United States. "It's not enough to build resilience for individuals. We need to change entire systems."

Inspired Leadership: Amy Klobuchar on the leadership and courage of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Wahl

Senator Amy Klobuchar is the first woman in Minnesota's…

Environmental Justice in North Minneapolis

Photo by Sarah Whiting Tishawn Penny is energetic; she gives…

Convicting Traffickers

Two women prosecutors in Ramsey County fight for women and girls

Working overtime for Minnesota

A day in the life of Jamie Becker-Finn, first-term state representative. "The best days are the days where I feel like I've been able to communicate my point of view well, and still get home in time to actually see my kids and read them their books before bedtime."

Risking Arrest to Protect the Environment

Ecosystem content is made possible by Organic Lawns by…

Giving sanctuary

Weighing the consequences and risks, many church communities in Minnesota choose to take a stand. "God is not a God who would endorse hate. God is not a God who would endorse separation of families. God says quite the opposite - welcoming the stranger, loving the foreigner, treating them as one of your own." - JaNae Bates

Common, accepted, and under threat: Abortion in 2017

Loudly and repeatedly contact your representatives at both the state and federal level. I can't stress that enough. Even if they're pro-choice, they still need to hear from voters. It's important they be thanked and reinforced. - Sarah Stoesz

Equal rights: Unfinished Business

Legislators are trying to finally ratify the Equal Rights Amendment - proposed to Congress since 1923

Global citizen diplomats

"I have learned that all the women in the world face or faced…

Worldwide action for women

We monitor and document women's human rights violations, work to change laws, train stakeholders and advocate before the United Nations.

Water is life

Standing Rock (Courtesy Photo) "We are caretakers," says…