Activists to Take to the Streets to Defend Filibuster
Rush Hour Action TODAY and WEDNESDAY to Put Spotlight on Norm ColemanST. PAUL, Minn—-Activists will be engaging commuters during Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s rush hour regarding the ‘nuclear option’ in the U.S. Senate. WHO: Activists from NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota and other allied organizations WHAT: Street-side vigil to protect our rights – Declaring area a “senate nuclear-free” zone WHEN: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 10 & 11, 5:30 - 6:30 pm WHERE: 2550 University Ave W, St. Paul In front of Sen. Coleman’s office (Near Hwy-280) Activists will challenge Senator Norm Coleman to vote against his party’s unprecedented rule change known as the nuclear option. Dozens of activists will be dressed in judicial robes, protective, white ‘hazmat’ suits, and will urge the Senator “not to go nuclear.” “The U.S. Senate is about to embark upon an unprecedented power grab to eliminate the filibuster. A fair and independent judiciary is at stake,” said Tim Stanley, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota. Contact: Tim Stanley - 651-602-7655 ###
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