Archive for April 2016
Rachel Wants Good To Come From Aunt’s Murder
“Being here today is the best way I know to honor the incredible aunt that was taken unnecessarily and make sure that something positive comes from this horrible tragedy," —…
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MN GOP “Out Of Touch” On Racial Disparities say DFL Lawmakers
Rep. Rena Moran (DFL) says her Republican colleagues in the Minnesota House are "out of touch" and "unrealistic" in not appropriating at least $50 million to deal with the state's…
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MN Lawmaker Leads Purple Rain Singalong To Honor Prince
After the Minnesota House adjourned for the day on Monday, Rep. Peggy Flanagan leads her colleagues in a Purple Rain singalong to honor Prince. Watch video of this and other…
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LGBTQ Activists Rally Against Weakening MN Human Rights Act
OutFront Minnesota rallies and lobbies at the Capitol to stop bills to rescind Minnesota Human Rights Act protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Gov Dayton Puts Economic Pressure On Mississippi Over Anti-LGBTQ Law
Minnesota Gov. Dayton takes action in response to Mississippi's new law which allows religious groups and businesses to discriminate against people based upon sexual orientation
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Jason Lewis Says Transgendered Students Using Bathroom Of Choice “An Abomination”
Republican Congressional candidate Lewis says allowing "transgendered students to use the rest room or locker facility of their choice. That is an abomination that no school district should adopt."
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Video Replay: United Black MN Legislative Agenda Unveiled
Leaders of Minnesota black communities have come together to create a United Black Legislative Agenda for the 2016 legislative session and beyond.
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Tears, Anger And Resolve After No Charges In Jamar Clark Killing
"Although I cry today, I will be fighting tomorrow." — Asha Long, one of many people angered and vowing action after no charges were filed against the police who killed…
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North Carolina Anti-LGBTQ Law Prompts MN State Employee Travel Ban From Gov. Dayton
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has ordered state employees to suspend "nonessential" travel to North Carolina until the state repeals a new anti-LGBTQ law.
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