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Vol.10 No. 2
January 12, 2003
Things have already started moving fast at
the State Capitol for 2004. Due to an unforeseen conflict, we have to
reschedule AIDS Action Day for Wednesday, February 18. We apologize for
any inconvenience. But, this means you have a little more time to sort
out your schedule so you can come join other HIV advocates at the State
Capitol making lots of noise to raise awareness about HIV in Minnesota.
The need for prevention funding for all communities in Minnesota will
be the focus of AIDS Action Day 2004. Special focus will be on prevention
funding targeting the unique needs of immigrant communities as Minnesota
confronts the global HIV epidemic right in our backyard. This is a tough
fight in this political climate. That is why we need YOU there pushing
Minnesota lawmakers to the forefront of this effort.
So, are you registered? Click here and register today. We set up your meetings for you, provide you with issue briefings and trainings. All you need to do is show up on February 18. Already registered? Expect something in you inbox this week confirming your participation with more details about AIDS Action Day.
People all over Minnesota are talking about the Deparment of Health's recently released study exposing the flaws in Minnesota's abstinence-only approach to teen pregnancy prevention, Education Now and Babies Later (ENABL). Commentaries and letters to the editor from the majority of Minnesotans that know a comprehensive approach is the right answer have appeared in the paper. Have we heard from you? Take a few minutes to pen a letter to your local paper saying you expect lawmakers to spend our limited dollars on scientifally proven comprehensive sexual health education programs and to stop turning the young people's health into a political football. Need help? Check out News Articles of Note for more information including the recent Star Tribune editorial supporting sex education and the January 6 MPR Mid-morning discussion about the ENABL study.
Sex Ed For Life Legislative Briefing Set For January 29
Anxious to be a really strong advocate this year? Join us and the Sexual Health Education - MN coalition for a legislative briefing on January 29. Get the inside scoop from legisaltors and lobbyists about what we will likely see this year around sexual health education and minor's consent legislations. Lawmakers will tell you what they need to hear from their consituents to help them lead on our issues. To register or for more information, email Joy at joy@moappp.org MAP, along with the Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Parenting, is a co-convener of the Sexual Health Education - MN coalition.
Are YOU Ready for 2004 Legislative Session?
If you are already subscribed to the MAP Advocate, you are in great position to influence policy at the State Capitol starting in February. But if you haven't already registered as a MAP Advocate and let us know where in Minnesota you live, we need you to do it NOW. We know we sound like a broken record, but it is that important! You're home address helps us to figure out what legislative district you are in, which helps us find you when YOUR lawmaker is the one who can make the difference on HIV policy. It will take just a few seconds, but will go a long way in creating a well-informed and engaged network of advocates. Click here to register.
MAP Advocate is published by the Minnesota AIDS Project every two weeks while the Minnesota Legislature is in session, and monthly during the rest of the year. It is available through the MAP Web site and through email list service. If you wish to order the MAP Advocate, visit our Join the Action Network page, or contact MAP Public Policy by phone or email.
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