The DFL Feminist Caucus

THE DFL FEMINIST CAUCUS WELCOMES YOU!

Welcome to the Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) Feminist Caucus website!

The DFL Feminist Caucus is the only Feminist Caucus within the national
Democratic Party - all the rest are Women's Caucuses. We are very proud to carry 'Feminist' in our official title!

To keep our membership informed of what we are doing, we have created a Yahoo Groups list. You can do it directly at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DFLFC/.

News! DFL FEMINIST CAUCUS News!

DFL FEMINIST CAUCUS
ENDORSES AL FRANKEN FOR U.S. SENATE

This morning,[06.07.2008] the DFL Feminist Caucus announced its endorsement of Al Franken for U.S. Senate.

”As political director of the DFL Feminist Caucus I’m very pleased to announce that after screening both candidates, Al Franken and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, that the caucus board voted 72% to endorse Al Franken for U.S. Senate. Al very strongly demonstrated an understanding of our issues and we know he’ll represent us in Washington.”

"I am so tremendously honored to have the support of the DFL Feminist Caucus. And I promise to go to Washington and fight for women from every party, their children, and their families. I'm looking forward to joining Senator Klobuchar and giving women two Senators who are on their side."

The DFL Feminist Caucus took no part in the recent StarTribune article or other similar efforts regarding any type of protesting the Democratic candidate. It was as much of a surprise to us as it was to you.

We have never spoken about this or any other "protest" inside or outside our meetings nor has anyone addressed it with us. As president, I would have aggressively discouraged such an effort. It violates everything we believe as a DFLers.

If you have any questions... please contact us. Let people know that we are as offended and shocked as you are!! If we, the people who fight for equality, cannot find it in our own hearts to celebrate the success of our own friends...than "who are we."

The Obama Campaign has been contacted to help clarify this situation...!

Mari Pokornowski

President, Feminist Caucus

DFL Women's Hall of Fame 2008 Annual Awards Luncheon

2008 DFL Women of Distinction Marie Alena Castle Marcy Doyle Marion Fogarty Kathy Hegstrom H. Sage Holben Hedy Joachim Luanne Koskinen Bonnie Moilanen Posthumous Award Viola Kanatz

2008 DFL Rising Stars Erin Campbell Cristina Diaz Cathy Harrison Kim Kang Nicque Mabrey Amanda Tempel

Some DFL Feminist Caucus Board members last week Minnesota's Attorney General Lori Swanson over lunch.

back L-R, Natalie Volin, Mari Pokornowski, Lori Swanson, Jane Miles, Skylark Miles

Note the 'Wall of Men' above. The picture show 150 years of Minnesota's Attorney Generals (all Male). Lori Swanson is the first women to be elected to the office in Minnesota. She is one of only four women Attorney Generals out of the 50 United States.

Above, Lori Swanson's picture as the first women Attorney General in Minnesota's history.

First-ever endorsement of a presidential caucus candidate

The Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus (DFLFC) broke with tradition today to endorse Hillary Clinton for President of the United States.

“It is exciting that the best qualified, most prepared candidate to be President in this election cycle happens to be a woman,” said DFLFC President Marni Pokornowski. “Hillary’s ready to lead this country and deliver change for America’s families on day one.”

This is the first time in the 35-year history of the DFLFC that the organization has endorsed during a caucus or primary.

"Minnesotans have a chance to help Hillary make history this year, and we’re honored to be a part of it," said former State Representative Betty Folliard

Join with Pro-Choice Activists from throughout Minnesota to give your voice for Choice!

A complete listing of participating organizations and registration information will follow shortly. More information at the PRO-CHOICE Website!

In addition we send out updates and newsletters. Join us! Please subscribe to our yearly membership.

We are an officially chartered caucus of the DFL party, an entity affiliated with the Party, which addresses issues of interest to women. Our members and supported legislators have been responsible for progressive legislation including battered women's programs, sexual assault programs, displaced homemaker programs, child health care legislation, anti stalking legislation, and other issues important to women. We are an active, visible presence in the legislature, proposing legislation, testifying on behalf of issues related to our principles, and working to defend safety net and reproductive freedom issues. To see our principles, please click here.

The DFL Feminist Caucus has worked hard to complete endorsements for the upcoming elections. We have been screening candidates to ensure that they support the principles of the DFL Feminist Caucus. We endorse and support candidates for public office, mentor potential candidates, and work for a climate in which equity and justice are valued. Please click here to see the candidates that support our principles.

Interested in attending a DFL Feminist Caucus board meeting and getting more involved? We invite all persons who are interested in furthering our principles to come and meet with us.

Please also consider becoming a member. It does cost a bit of money to run this website, do mailings, and to keep our membership informed when issues arise. We also undertake activities to support candidates that uphold our positions and these also require funding.

News! DFL FEMINIST CAUCUS News!

DFL FEMINIST CAUCUS ENDORSES AL FRANKEN FOR U.S. SENATE

DFL Women's Hall of Fame 2008 Annual Awards Luncheon

First-ever endorsement of a presidential caucus candidate

DFL FEMINIST CAUCUS
ENDORSES AL FRANKEN FOR U.S. SENATE