LGBT Issues Will It Be Marriage or Civil Unions For Minnesota? By admin | April 19, 2013 Nearly 500 people gathered on the steps of the state Capitol Thursday, braving a late-winter storm to pressure state legislators to pass a marriage equality bill before the 2013 legislative session ends.
Marriage Equality A Valentine to Minnesota from Freedom to Marry Supporters: Love is Love By Allison Herrera | February 15, 2013 Almost a thousand supporters of same-sex marriage jammed the Capitol Rotunda Thursday to celebrate Valentine’s Day and spur efforts to open the way for same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Issues MN Clergy Bless “Vote No” Bus As It Travels State By Allison Herrera | November 4, 2012 More than 150 clergy from Minnesota’s Twin Cities Metro area are working to spread a message of love to defeat the marriage restriction amendment.
LGBT Issues Sen. Franken Jokes Microwaves Important Tool In Gay Marriage Battle By Allison Herrera | November 4, 2012 Speaking to 3,000 rally goers at the University of Minnesota, Senator Al Franken encourages everyone, including those with small kids, to get out the vote to defeat Minnesota’s marriage restriction amendment.
LGBT Issues Vikings’ Kluwe Argues Same Sex Marriage Is A Civil Rights Issue By Allison Herrera | October 22, 2012 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.
LGBT Issues “Equality” Not The Issue, Says MN Marriage Restriction Supporter By Allison Herrera | September 4, 2012 Supporters of the amendment to restrict marriage explain that the issue is not one of equality.
LGBT Issues Equality at Issue as MN Amendment Foes Trade Jabs at State Fair By Allison Herrera | September 2, 2012 Both sides of the Marriage Restriction Amendment make their case at the Great Minnesota Get Together.
LGBT Issues Donation of Water, Coffee Thwarted by Anti-General Mills Protestors By Allison Herrera | July 6, 2012 Minnesota for Marriage accepted donations of General Mills products as part of their protest against the company after they came out against the Marriage Amendment. When a donation of coffee and water came for thirsty demonstrators-the offer was rebuked.
LGBT Issues Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Combatants Agree On Feeding The Poor By Allison Herrera | June 29, 2012 Minnesota for Marriage held a protest at General Mills Headquarters after the food giant came out against the proposed constitutional amendment to limit the freedom to marry. MN United for All Families supporter Mark Bauer wanted to find some common ground at the protest.
LGBT Issues Protesters Target General Mills For Its Gay Marriage Support By Allison Herrera | June 26, 2012 Minnesota for Marriage started a four day rally that urged a boycott of General Mills products. They are angered by the company’s decision to support the Vote No campaign being organized by MN United for All Families.
LGBT Issues No One Would Want to be Told It’s Illegal to Marry the Person You Love By Allison Herrera | June 12, 2012 Mn United for All Families is a non-profit working to defeat the Marriage Amendment on the ballot this November. Before their reporting deadline this Tuesday, they have made some significant strides.