S.H.E. Kindness Policy Program

The S.H.E. Kindness Policy Program collaborates with the Minnesota Environmental Partnership, Clean Water Action Minnesota and other key state and national partners to:

  • Support and successfully pass and implement impactful public policies
  • Develop and implement strategic campaigns to shift the policies of public and private entities
  • Participate in state and national advocacy days and
  • Promote weekly Take Actions on a wide variety of policy issues related to sustainability, health, equity and kindness

Take Action Today

Join the League of Women Voters’ Fight for Voting Rights

By Teri Reitan, Alliance for Sustainability Co-Executive Director

The League is hosting a nationwide all-day civic action event to celebrate the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Participate in one of hundreds of activations that will be occurring across the country to help increase voter education, engagement and turnout with emphasis on community partnerships and young voters.

For those not able to attend in person, there will be a Virtual Pep Rally online.

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There Are Real Benefits in Protecting Migratory Birds

By Teri Reitan, Alliance for Sustainability Co-Executive Director

A 2025 report shows that bird populations are declining across almost every habitat in the US. 229 species now require urgent conservation action, including 112 Tipping Point species that have lost more than half their populations in the last 50 years.

Now we need renewed action to protect migratory birds and the habitats they require to survive. Please join the Alliance in signing Audubon’s petition to support practical, collaborative conservation solutions for migratory birds before more species reach the brink.

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Stop Iceland’s Killing of More than 1,000 Whales Today

By the Intl Fund for Animal Welfare Team

Whales are emotionally complex, social beings.

That’s why we need to speak up, now: Despite a new government being in place, Iceland’s outdated whaling licenses have not been revoked. There is still a green light for the slaughter of fin and minke whales over the next five years.

It’s time to end commercial whaling for good—before another harpoon strikes. Join the Alliance in signing this IFAW petition to send a clear message to the leaders of Iceland that the world does not agree with the senseless killing of whales.

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