This spring’s issue of Minnesota NOW Times (the official newsletter of the Minnesota chapter of the National Organization of Women) opens with Minnesota NOW President Shannon Drury discussing her recent visit with Al.

When a familiar voice boomed from my answering machine announcing that he was, in fact, Al Franken and he wanted me to participate in a discussion on feminist issues and policy, you could have knocked me over with a feather. As Minnesota NOW’s proud president, I’m ready and willing to pontificate on the issues of the day, provided my daughter doesn’t have pinkeye (or an ear infection, or stomach flu, or worse. It’s been a tough winter). But it’s not often that one of my favorite authors and comedians wants my opinions.

As we’re all aware, Al Franken is not gathering information for another hilarious book; he is running to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. He knows the women of Minnesota deserve better than what we’re getting from the Bush administration and his very woman-unfriendly Supreme Court.

Gathered at the Franken home on the evening of February 13 were women from all walks of life, representing a wide variety of expertise and experience. I’m proud that I was able to bring the campaign’s attention to important federal legislation that addresses women’s reproductive health issues. Listed below are the bills I discussed, along with a list of their Minnesota co-sponsors so that you, dear MN NOW member, can know where your legislators stand on these issues.

Click here to read more about this legislation.

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