Here
are the Twin Cities March Against Monsanto Points Of Unity. We ask all
people involved in the march to agree to these points of unity to help
ensure everyone at the march has a safe and fun time. Thank you!
- Twin Cities March Against Monsanto is committed to non-violent action that raises
awareness about corporate control of our food system, the environmental
and health impacts of our food system, and alternative ways to grow food
and feed our population.
- All
participants and organizers are dedicated to developing and maintaining
a safe, peaceful event that promotes food system knowledge and
long-term commitments to the food movement.
- The
committee and attendees of the march and rally agree to create a
compassionate and supportive environment for all participants in the
march and rally, the food activist community, and the general activist
community.
- If
an attendee or organizer finds themselves under stress or in a crisis
situation during the planning of or participation in the March Against
Monsanto, he/she will do his/her best to maintain and spread calm, treat
everyone with respect, and work with kindness and compassion to resolve
the situation. It is OK and encouraged to ask for help from other
organizers or attendees to help remedy a situation.
- March
attendees and organizers will communicate openly, honestly, and
respectfully, and work to develop an understanding of the perspectives,
skill, limitations, and needs, each person brings to our work.
- We
will strive to be respectful listeners, regardless of the message being
delivered or your relationship with the messenger, and respond in a
respectful and courteous manner.
- Twin Cities March Against Monsanto Planning Committee is a volunteer, transparent, and horizontal organization.
- Nobody
is more important, has more power, authority, or rights than any other
member of the committee. We will strive to make all decisions using the
consensus model.
- All
attendees, speakers, and others invested in the success of the event
are welcome to attend planning committee meetings, present their ideas
and concerns and we will work together to build a better march. Meetings
are approximately every 2 weeks.
- We will provide transparent details relating to the necessary expenditures for the event and donated funds.
- Members
of the organizing committee will provide all documentation pertaining
to their responsibilities in coordination of the event. This can
include, but is not limited to, notarizations, bills, receipts, permits,
authorizations, tickets, articles, etc…
- We
as a group stand strongly against any racism, sexism, ageism, antisemitism, or any other type of oppression. We will be aware of
issues of oppression and vulnerability, and how they impact our
relationships with other attendees, organizers, the activist community,
and all we associate with in relation to this event.
- We
have zero tolerance for physical, emotional or sexual assault and
harassment. If we observe assault or harassment of any kind, we will
address the situation directly or find an authority as quickly as
possible.
- Everyone will be sensitive to issues of oppression and diversity.
Violation
of this agreement, on the Facebook Event Page or at the Twin Cities March Against Monsanto can result in the deletion of comments, expulsion from
the event page, or expulsion from the event. If we see people behaving
in a non-peaceful manner at the event, we will notify the badged
authorities, i.e., Police.
The 2nd Planning Meeting is set for Saturday, December 14th at 1pm at Boneshaker Books, located at 2002 23rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404. They will be regular after that, approximately every 2 weeks. 
