A letter from the Archbishop talking about marriage being between “one man and one woman” is posted near a polling place that also happens to be a church.
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Marriage Prayer Posted Near Poll Concerns MN Voters
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Proposed MN Voter Restrictions Hurts “Greatest Generation” Says Sen. Franken
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Senator Al Franken gives a prime example of why Minnesota’s proposed “Voter ID” or Voter Restriction constitutional amendment is a bad idea. Seniors who have given up their drivers license because they are too old to drive safely may have trouble voting.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Voter Suppression, Al Franken, Bill Clinton, constitutional amendment, Minnesota, Nursing Home, Photo ID
MN United Rallies to Defeat Marriage-Restriction Amendment
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Tonight at Northrop Plaza on the University of Minnesota campus, the Minnesotans United for all Families campaign held a “get-out-the-vote” rally to defeat the marriage-restriction constitutional amendment on next Tuesday’s election ballot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, Al Franken, amy klobuchar, Chris Kluwe, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, gay rights
Vikings’ Kluwe Argues Same Sex Marriage Is A Civil Rights Issue
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Vikings punter Chris Kluwe offered to debate Republicans on Minnesota’s proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage . No one took him up on the offer. Instead, he took on an empty chair. Actors read the parts of amendment supporters. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, anti-gay, Brave New Workshop, Chris Kluwe, constitutional amendment, John Ninstedt, Mary Franson
Catholics Oppose Church’s Stance On MN Marriage Restriction Amendment
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A group of Minnesota Catholics are taking Issue with the Church’s stance on the proposed Minnesota Marriage Restriction Constitutional Amendment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, Catholics Voting No, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, John C. Nienstedt, John Lesch, Kathy Lantry
Read MN Constitutional Amendments Before Voting Says Secretary Of State
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The entire language of the voter restriction amendment and the marriage restriction amendment are not on the ballot. So what you see is not always what you get. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, Voter Suppression, anti-gay, constitutional amendment, Mark Ritchie, marriage, Marriage restriction
100,000 Conversations, 100 Days To Vote NO Say Marriage Amendment Foes
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MN United for All Families is making a big push to get more numbers on their side. Getting people to vote no isn’t about numbers or economics-Minnesotans, they feel, need to look around to see how this will affect those in their everyday life. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, anti-gay, constitutional amendment, marriage amendment, marriage equality, Minnesota, Minnesotans United for all Families
Congressman Ellison: Photo ID Amendment Threatens Voter Rights
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Community forum with Rep. Ellison to inform Minnesotans about the photo ID amendment’s dangerous consequences and how they can take action to defeat it.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Voter Suppression, Alex Erickson, constitutional amendment, Josie Johnson, Keith Ellison, Mai Thor, Steve Simon
2 AM Attempt To Revive Anti-Union Bill Fails
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In the dark of night when public TV was no longer broadcasting the House session, a Republican tries to revive the anti-union “right to work” constitutional amendment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Labor/Unions, MN House, anti-union, constitutional amendment, Doug Wardlow, Mark Buesgens, Minnesota, mnleg
Governor Dayton Vetoes Voter Photo ID Amendement
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Acknowledging that he has no power to prevent the voter photo ID constitutional amendment from going on the ballot, Governor Mark Dayton still vetoed the measure because it was presented to him as a bill to sign.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Voter Suppression, constitutional amendment, Mark Dayton, Minnesota, voter photo ID
MN Braces For Voter Photo ID Lawsuits, Election Chaos
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Minnesota Senate cleared the way for a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote. DFL Secretary of State Mark Ritchie responds. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Issues, Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Voter Suppression, constitutional amendment, Mark Ritchie, Minnesota Majority
Maneuver To Un-stall “Right To Work” Fails In MN House
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The motion that wasn’t. Rep. Doug Wardlow (R-Eagan) tries to get “right to work” to a friendlier House committee, but then doesn’t appear to speak to the motion. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Labor/Unions, MN House, constitutional amendment, Doug Wardlow, Kurt Zellers, paul thissen, right to work
Religious Leaders Jam Senator’s Office On MN Voter Photo ID
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It’s not often that a half dozen religious leaders come calling with a cadre of television cameras in tow to Senate Majority Leader David Senjem’s office.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Voter Suppression, constitutional amendment, david senjem, ISAIAH, Minnesota, religion, voter photo ID
Rep Ellison, Minnesotans Speak Out Against Voter Photo ID
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Minnesotans talk about why they oppose a photo ID amendment, how it would turn the constitutional right to vote into a privilege, and what they’re doing to stop it.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Voter Suppression, constitutional amendment, Cory Baird, discrimination, John Martin, Keith Ellison, Mai Thor
Catholic Church Is Biggest Funder Of MN Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Minneapolis & St. Paul and the Catholic Dioceses of New Ulm contributed $700,000 last year to support an anti-gay Minnesota constitutional amendment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, anti-gay, Catholic Church, constitutional amendment, Gay, glbt, Lesbian
New GOP Leader “Not Ready” To Reconsider Anti Gay Amendment
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Republicans in Minnesota’s Senate have a new leader, but no change of heart when it comes to gay marriage. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, MN Senate, Amy Koch, anti-gay, constitutional amendment, david senjem, gay marriage, Mark Dayton
Reliance On Borrowing Prompts MN Constitutional Amendment
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Frustration over a borrowing plan authored by Republicans and reluctantly endorsed by Governor Mark Dayton has led DFL and apparently Republican legislators to ask how state government borrowing can be prevented in the future. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Amy Koch, Budget, constitutional amendment, Kurt Zellers, Mark Dayton, Minnesota, Ryan Winkler
Did GOP Caucus Order Members to Remain Silent During Same-Sex Marriage Debate?
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Senator Scott Dibble (DFL) said today be believed that Republican Senators’ and Representatives’ decision to remain silent during contentious debates over a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage came as a direct order from the GOP Caucus — led by State Chair Tony Sutton and Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, same-sex marriage, Scott Dibble
War On Gays Not Why We Fight Wars, Says GOP Iraq Vet
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Representative John Kriesel is one of four Republicans who voted their conscience instead of voting their party line and opposed a constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in Minnesota. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, MN House, War/Peace, antigay, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, John Kriesel
Rep. Huntley: We’ve Come A Long Way Baby and I Don’t Want To Go Back
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Representative Thomas Huntley (DFL-Duluth) gives a surprise speech Saturday night in opposition to the gay marriage amendment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, MN House, antigay, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, Thomas Huntley
Divisive Amendment Needs More Thought Says Rep Murphy
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Rep. Erin Murphy says that the constitutional amendment, though still on the Floor, was dividing Minnesotans. Continue Reading →
Filed under: LGBT Issues, Minnesota, MN House, anti-gay, constitutional amendment, Erin Murphy, gay marriage
Gay Senator: MN Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Is Hurtful
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Senator Scott Dibble, who is gay, talks about how hurtful a proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment is to him and his husband.
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Filed under: MN Senate, anti-gay, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, Minnesota, Scott Dibble
MN Biz To Suffer If Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Passes
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Senator Ron Latz (DFL-Golden Valley/ St. Louis Park) talks about how businesses such as General Mills will have trouble attracting talent to Minnesota if the anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment were to pass.
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Filed under: MN Senate, antigay, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, General Mills, Minnesota, Ron Latz
No One Has A Right To Vote On Your Marriage
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The only people who should be able to vote on a marriage are the two people in the marriage says Senator John Marty. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Senate, antigay, constitutional amendment, gay marriage, john marty, Minnesota
Senator Bonoff Talks About Her Gay Brother
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Senator Terri Bonoff (DFL-MInnetonka) says her brother is gay and would suffer harm under the anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment that Republicans would like to have Minnesota voters decide on in 2012.
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