Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega on Minnesota being the face of peaceful resistance, changing poison into medicine & acknowledging women

Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega represents District 65B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She confirms her plans to be at the No Kings Rally that is scheduled for March 28th in St. Paul. Rep. Pérez-Vega shares her thoughts on the citizens of Minneapolis and St. Paul receiving the JFK Profile in Courage Award. She and Sheletta talk about what our community has been through and how Minnesota has been the example for people across the country. In their second segment, Rep. Pérez-Vega talks about learning about the allegations against Cesar Chavez who is accused of sexually abusing young women and minors. She has introduced legislation to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in Minnesota. Rep. Pérez-Vega and Sheletta talk about supporting survivors and fighting for justice in a society that’s ten years removed from the start of the MeToo movement.