Better Know Bachmann: On Hate Crimes
July 19, 2011
Though Rep. Michele Bachmann is working now to reshape her public persona into that of a deficit-cutter, her popularity is piggy-backed on a reputation of anti-gay rhetoric.
Continue Reading ►Minnesota Senate Republicans Reportedly Blocking Constituent Contacts
May 23, 2011
Republicans in the Minnesota Senate are reportedly blocking emails from constituents expressing their anger and disappointment following a move by the legislature to place an anti-marriage amendment on the 2012 ballot.
Continue Reading ►Minnesota legislature sends anti-marriage amendment to 2012 ballot!
May 23, 2011 by Tony Wagner
Moments ago, the Minnesota House passed a proposal to place a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage on the 2012 ballot, following Senate action last week.
Continue Reading ►Minnesota State Senate Advances Anti-Marriage Amendment
May 12, 2011 by Tony Wagner
Yesterday, the Minnesota state Senate did the unthinkable – they passed a proposal to enshrine discrimination in the state’s constitution. The legislation would amend the constitution to define marriage as only between one man and one woman, thus not recognizing the love and commitment of thousands of gay and lesbian couples in the state.
Continue Reading ►Minnesota Republicans Move Forward with Constitutional Amendment Banning Marriage Equality
April 27, 2011 by Tony Wagner
The following post is from HRC Staff Counsel, Aaron Welo: Minnesota Republicans yesterday introduced an amendment to the state constitution that would ban same-sex marriage in the state. The proposed amendment, introduced in three identical Senate bills with 12 total cosponsors, asks “[s]hall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?” State Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) appears to be taking the lead on this effort by cosponsoring each of the three bills and speaking at yesterday’s press conference. The proposed amendment would constitutionally ban marriage equality in the state, which is already illegal under existing state law. Rather than focusing on improving the state economy, or finding a solution to the state’s $5 billion budget deficit, state Republicans are attempting to distract from their failure to address the real issues by attempting to harm LGBT families.
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