This year’s Pride parade had something extra to celebrate — a U.S. Supreme Court ruling making marriage equality the law in all 50 states. The parade attracted the usual colorful assortment of marchers and floats as well as many politicians. Continue Reading →
The nation’s highest court ruled 5-4 today that marriage a “fundamental” right and that right applies to same-sex couples, striking down laws in Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee that define marriage as between “one man and one woman.” Continue Reading →
Rep. David FitzSimmons had never spoken on the Minnesota House floor until last May. His first big speech ended up being his undoing.
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The power of storytelling is the focus of a movie The UpTake is making about Minnesota’s marriage equality battle. Continue Reading →
Weddings often begin after the appointed time, but this one was almost too early: If Margaret Miles and Cathy ten Broeke pledged their troth before the big clock on the Minneapolis City Hall tower struck Midnight, it wouldn’t count. Continue Reading →
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will preside over 40 gay marriage ceremonies at City Hall in the wee hours of August 1, the first date that the state will allow marriage equality. Continue Reading →
Opponents of same-sex marriage in Minnesota warned that legalizing marriage for all would have “unintended consequences.” It turns out they were right: Minnesota has changed, fundamentally for the better.
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Four-year-old twins Emmet and Gabriel are typical kids. They like to play outside. They like puzzles and toy cars. They also like to cuddle in their parents’ arms. Except that their parents, Paul Melchert and James Zimmerman … are gay. Continue Reading →
Legislation opening the way for same-sex marriage in Minnesota finally is being introduced in the Legislature. But does the Democratic majority have the political will to follow Gov. Mark Dayton and push for marriage equality this session? Continue Reading →
Minnesota’s Supreme Court rules on challenges to two proposed amendments scheduled to be on this November’s election ballot. Both rulings side with Republican backed challenges by a 4-2 margin. Continue Reading →
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 →
Iowa’s legislature is trying to “punish” gay and lesbian couples says One Iowa’s Executive Director Troy Price.
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Minnesota State Fair goers are getting educated on an issue they won’t vote on for more than a year — marriage equality. Continue Reading →
The parade is a kickoff to defeat an anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment. “Just Say No” shirts and chants moved along the parade route and support for marriage equality was echoed by many other groups. Continue Reading →
Daily Kos blogger Kaili Joy Gray served White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer anything but softball questions when she interviewed him on stage at Netroots Nation this weekend. Continue Reading →
Daily Kos blogger Kaili Joy Gray interviewed White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer on stage at Netroots Nation and asked him several stinging questions about President Obama’s positions with respect to certain progressive policies. Continue Reading →
