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Tag Archives: gay rights
MN Senate Votes For Marriage Equality
I was unable to to make it to the Capitol to witness the MN House vote on the marriage equality bill so yesterday I took the opportunity and went down to the Capitol. I brought my camera and this is what I saw… CHECK OUT THE FULL SET OF 200 PICTURES HERE ON FLICKR
“No Gay Gene”-Born This Way Is A Lie Says GOP Lawmaker
Reporting and video courtesy of The Uptake: MN State Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glencoe, says the “born that way” explanation of homosexuality is a lie, pointing to research that concluded there is “no gay genome.” He made the comments as Republican lawmakers vowed to fight a bill making same-sex marriage legal in Minnesota. Voters in Minnesota recently defeated a Republican authored constitutional amendment that would have banned gay marriage. The latest research into a “gay gene” contradicts what Gruenhagen said. Research is focused on epigenetics, throwaway DNA that triggers hormone production in fetuses. Although scientists haven’t found a “gay gene,” they haven’t found a straight one either. This isn’t the first time Gruenhagen has made up facts. A few years ago, he claimed alcoholism and drug … Continue reading
Posted in Issues, Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota Politics, Minnesota Senate, Politics, Youtube Video
Tagged 2013 legislative session, anti-gay, gay, gay marriage, gay rights, glenn gruenhagen, minnesota, mngop, mnhouse, mnleg, mnsenate, Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen, republican, republican party, tea party, the uptake, video
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Marriage Restriction Amendment Foes Trade Jabs at the MN State Fair
A nice mashup of the debate between the anti-marriage amendment supporters and opponents… Courtesy of The Uptake: Marriage Restriction Amendment Foes Trade Jabs at the MN State Fair from The UpTake. Like this? Watch the latest episode of The UpTake on Blip! http://blip.tv/the-uptake/watch The trademark orange of the MN United for All Families was visible from far away. An army of volunteers sold shirts, hugged clipboards, talked to voters and handed out fans that cooled supporters on a recent steamy day. Up the way, a more subdued atmosphere was present at the Minnesota for Marriage booth. Supporters handed out literature and talked to voters, but the vibe was toned down. Thatapos;s not the only difference coming between both sides of the marriage debate-itapos;s one of … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Election 2012, Issues, Minnesota Constitution, Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota Politics, Minnesota Senate, Politics, Youtube Video
Tagged anti-gay, anti-marriage amendment, gay marriage, gay rights, keith ellison, latinos, lgbt issues, marriage amendment, marriage equality, minnesota, minnesota for marriage, same sex marriage, the uptake, theuptake, vote no campaign
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MN Senator Dan Hall Tweet Implies Minnesotans Voting NO On Anti-Marriage Amendment Are NOT Patriotic
MN State Senator Dan Hall (R) posted a tweet today asking the question, “Why is it you never see an American flag where you see a Vote No for the Mn Marriage Amendment sign?” Accompanying the tweet is an image of one house with a flag flying in front with what appears to be houses on either side with orange Minnesotans United for all Families ‘Vote NO’ signs in front of them. It is unclear whether they have flags or not based on the image but according to the Senator, they do not. The implication in the tweet is clear that those people who oppose the amendment are not as patriotic as those people who support it although we have no evidence to show that … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Election 2012, Minnesota Constitution, Minnesota Politics, Minnesota Senate, MN Senate District 56, Politics, Twitter
Tagged anti-gay, anti-gay marriage, anti-marriage amendment, conservative, dan hall, gay rights, lgbt rights, marriage amendment, marriage equality, mnleg, mnsenate, politics, republican, republican party, senator dan hall, tea party, twitter
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Freedom to Marry Puts Out New Ad – “Grandparents”
A national organization in the struggle to achieve marriage equality called Freedom to Marry put out an television advertisement in Minnesota titled “Grandparents” which is meant to continue the conversation about anti-marriage amendment on the ballot here in the state. Here in the state, Richard Carlbom who is managing the Minnesotans United for All Families campaign to defeat the anti-marriage amendment put out this press release about the television ad: This ad is straightforward, and its simple message rings true: Marriage is about love, commitment and responsibility – and no one should be told that it is illegal to marry the person that he or she loves. Yvonne and Fred Peterson from Duluth – like so many other Minnesotans – have been on an important … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Rights, Election 2012, Issues, Minnesota Constitution, Minnesota Politics, Youtube Video
Tagged anti-gay, anti-marriage amendment, freedom to marry, gay marriage, gay rights, lgbt rights, marriage amendment, marriage equality, minnesota, minnesotans united for all families
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