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January 4, 2013
Sen. Scott Dibble says Legislature can pass gay marriage without GOP votes
Sen. Scott Dibble hopes a few Republicans will come out in favor of legalizing gay marriage this year, but if they don't, he believes a bill can still pass. Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, plans to introduce a marriage equality bill into the Senate this session, he says. There hasn't been an internal vot ... More >>
News
January 2, 2013
When will gay marriage be legal in Minnesota?
After 42 years, the same-sex marriage debate in Minnesota might finally come to a close
Blogs
December 21, 2012
Minnesotans United will push for gay marriage in 2013
After leading a successful campaign against a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage this fall, Minnesotans United for all Families will refocus its efforts on trying to legalize same-sex marriage in 2013, the group announced Thursday. Jake Loesch, spokesman for the campaign, says they are st ... More >>
Blogs
December 20, 2012
Sen. Marty and Rep. Hausman plan to introduce marriage equality bill early this session
In the wake of last month's defeat of the marriage amendment, DFL leaders seem less than enthusiastic about getting a marriage equality bill passed this session. Senate Majority Leader-elect Tom Bakk, for instance, says he wants his caucus to focus on economic issues, not divisive social ones, when ... More >>
Blogs
December 11, 2012
DFL leaders "won't pass a bill legalizing" gay marriage this session... or will they? [UPDATE]
Yesterday, Gov. Mark Dayton held a joint Capitol news conference with DFL and MNGOP legislative leaders.SEE ALSO:-- Senate Majority Leader-elect Bakk responds dismissively to pro-marriage equality email -- MNGOP Rep.-elect Cindy Pugh is worried about "An illiterate, disengaged and lazy electorate" W ... More >>
Blogs
December 4, 2012
MN United's Richard Carlbom preaching patience with regard to marriage equality push
In the wake of Senate Majority Leader-elect Tom Bakk's "We are getting some calls from some real liberal constituencies" comments about gay marriage, the Minnesota Progressive Project's Eric Pusey touched base with Minnesota United for All Families' Richard Carlbom to get his reaction.As campaign ma ... More >>
Blogs
December 3, 2012
Senate Majority Leader-elect Bakk responds dismissively to pro-marriage equality email
In response to our Friday post -- "Majority Leader-elect Bakk: 'Some real liberal constituencies' pushing marriage equality bill" -- regular City Pages reader Bob Alberti decided to email the DFL's Senate leader and give him a piece of his mind later that day.SEE ALSO: Marriage Equality for Minnesot ... More >>
Blogs
November 30, 2012
Majority Leader-elect Bakk: "Some real liberal constituencies" pushing marriage equality bill
In 1997, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law banning same-sex marriage. Repeal of that bill would be the first step toward legalizing same-sex marriage here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.SEE ALSO: Marijuana legalization bill could come before DFL-controlled legislature this sessionMore than 4,000 h ... More >>
Blogs
November 9, 2012
R.T. Rybak wants gay marriage legalized ASAP; why might DFL drag its heels?
No doubt, Tuesday was a huge victory for supporters of same-sex marriage. But with the amendment defeated, Gov. Dayton signing legislation for at least a couple more years, and DFL majorities in the Senate and House, it makes you wonder -- what's stopping Democrats from passing a bill legalizing gay ... More >>
News
October 24, 2012
Chris Kluwe takes a stand
Vikings punter pries open the last closet in America: major league sports
Blogs
October 23, 2012
NYC's billionaire mayor pledges $125k against MN marriage amendment
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vowed to donate $10 million of his personal fortune to political causes, including gay marriage ballot initiatives, around the country by election day. Yesterday, that pledge came to Minnesota.See Also:- Watch Chris Kluwe debate a chair streaming live tonigh ... More >>
Blogs
October 16, 2012
Chris Kluwe sends debate challenge to 10 Minnesota Republicans
Chris Kluwe just can't find a sparring partner. A couple weeks ago, the Vikings punter tried to bait Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, into a debate over her opposition to gay marriage. When Franson didn't bite, Kluwe made a similar offer to ex-Viking Matt Birk, who recently came out against same-s ... More >>
Blogs
October 1, 2012
Ex-Viking Matt Birk: "Not all NFL players think redefining marriage is a good thing" [VIDEO]
The NFL is quickly becoming an important forum in the gay marriage debate.SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson-- Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"On one side of the issue, of course, are Vikings punter Chris Kluwe and Rave ... More >>
Blogs
September 26, 2012
Music for Marriage Equality benefit at Dakota Jazz Club, 9/25/12
Music for Marriage Equality BenefitWith Jonatha Brooke, Chastity Brown, and Keri NobleDakota Jazz Club, MinneapolisTuesday, September 25, 2012One of the most memorable parts of Tuesday night's Music for Marriage Equality benefit concert wasn't even part of the set list. After the show ended, former ... More >>
Blogs
September 25, 2012
Chris Kluwe playing bass at Music for Marriage Equality benefit tonight
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe will be joining singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke on stage for at least one song at the Dakota Jazz Theater tonight for the Music For Marriage Equality benefit concert.See Also:The Dakota to host Music For Marriage Equality benefit Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay m ... More >>
Blogs
September 24, 2012
Rep. Mary Franson on homosexuality: 'I personally do not believe it is normal behavior' [VIDEO]
During a debate with her DFL challenger last Thursday, Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, tried to explain her opposition to gay marriage.SEE ALSO:-- Franson says election is about "jobs and the economy," spends all week talking about abortion and voter ID-- Mary Franson on DNC "God" debacle: "Peter d ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2012
Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stance
SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe to Deadspin: The Vikings don't suck, you do-- Chris Kluwe coins "turdsloth" while defending Crossfit on Gawker-- Chris Kluwe blasts Saints for Bountygate scandal [Q&A]Same-sex marriage may be a polarizing issue both here in Minnesota and nationally, but Vikings punter and ... More >>
Blogs
September 6, 2012
MN for Marriage blatantly misinterprets parenting study in new anti-gay clip [VIDEO]
SEE ALSO:-- Minnesota for Marriage decries straight couple divorce in making anti-gay marriage case [VIDEO]-- MN for Marriage, anti-gay marriage group, says it 'continues to stand strong against intolerance'-- MN Marriage amendment: Majority support one man-one woman definition, says new survey In t ... More >>
Blogs
August 31, 2012
Catholics walk out of mass as anti-gay marriage letter from Archbishop Nienstedt is read
SEE ALSO:-- DeLeSalle student, during anti-gay school assembly, holds up sign: "I love my moms"-- Catholic school teacher forced to resign after disagreeing with church's gay marriage stance-- Twin Cities Archbishop: Same-sex marriage ban not debatableMinnesota's marriage amendment has caused a rift ... More >>
Blogs
July 31, 2012
Fargo Forum reverses course, decides to publish gay marriage notices after backlash
SEE ALSO:-- MN Marriage amendment: Majority support one man-one woman definition, says new survey-- Catholic school teacher forced to resign after disagreeing with church's gay marriage stance-- Marriage amendment means it's a great time to be in Minnesota's media businessThe Fargo Forum's managemen ... More >>
Blogs
June 21, 2012
Minnesotans United for All Families raised $3.1 million this year, MN for Marriage $588,000
Minnesota's leading anti-same sex marriage group is getting its ass whooped when it comes to fundraising.Campaign finance reports released this week show that Minnesotans United for All Families, a group formed solely to defeat the proposed same-sex marriage ban, raised $3.1 million since the beginn ... More >>
News
June 20, 2012
Archbishop John Nienstedt crusades against gay marriage
But increasingly, his flock of Minnesota Catholics isn't following
Blogs
June 15, 2012
MN for Marriage on General Mills' pro-GLBT stance: "Marriage doesn't matter to them"
Yesterday, in a blog post, Ken Charles, General Mills' VP of Global Diversity and Inclusion, came out strongly against Minnesota's proposed gay marriage ban.Not only would the bill make Minnesota "less inclusive," it would reduce General Mills' ability to "attract and retain talent," Charles wrote.J ... More >>
Blogs
May 15, 2012
Support growing for gay marriage in Minnesota, new polling suggests
Mark Dayton dreams of Vikings stadiums and Minnesota becoming the first state to vote down a constitutional amendment against gay rights. This year, both dreams may be fulfilled.A new SurveyUSA poll suggests there is more support for gay marriage in Minnesota than there was four or six months ago. H ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2012
President Obama comes out against Minnesota's proposed gay marriage ban
Today, President Obama made clear that he does not support a proposal that would enshrine a gay marriage ban in Minnesota's constitution.Kristen Sosanie, spokeswoman for Obama's Minnesota campaign, said today in a statement: "While the President does not weigh in on every single ballot measure in ev ... More >>
Blogs
April 5, 2012
Minnesota for Marriage decries straight couple divorce in making anti-gay marriage case [VIDEO]
In the latest Minnesota Marriage Minute video, host Kalley Yanta begins with the following observation, which she then supports by referencing a number of studies: "It is an accepted truth of human existence, really, that while death and divorce too often prevent it, children do best when they are r ... More >>
Blogs
September 29, 2011
Even without gay marriage, Minnesota has 1,300 married gay couples
Next November, Minnesota will put on its most heterosexual clothing and head to the voting booths to finally vote down gay marriage in a state that already doesn't allow it.But! Oh no! Gay Minnesotans have found a loophole that is already devastating the sanctity of blah blah blah: Just dr ... More >>
Blogs
September 6, 2011
Gay marriage ban voted down at the State Fair
Minnesota State Fair fans are not afraid of gay marriage.There aren't many places more heterosexual than the Minnesota State Fair: Jean shorts and sandals with socks are worn without irony; everything is fried, put on-a-stick, and fried again; and young married couples walk around with whole broo ... More >>
Blogs
July 20, 2011
Al Franken slams Focus on the Family head for lie about gay families[VIDEO]
C-SPANFranken knew Minnery was in trouble.Al Franken made Focus on the Family's Tim Minnery look like a fool during this morning's hearing on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. Not that Minnery needed much help.Minnery had claimed that studies proved opposite-sex parents had healthier, ha ... More >>
Blogs
July 1, 2011
Minnesota gay marriage donors can't hide identities, judge rules
Gay marriage foes with fat wallets want to stay in the closet.Minnesota corporations can't make secret donations in favor of or against a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board ruled Thursday. Target, you've been warned. The ... More >>
Blogs
June 15, 2011
Basilica Block Party boycotted over Church's gay marriage opposition
Steve CohenThe block party gets sucked into the marriage debate.We've got more than 16 months to go before Minnesotans vote on whether to make gay marriage unconstitutional. But the battle lines are already being drawn, and they're showing up in some surprising places. Like this year's Basi ... More >>
Blogs
May 22, 2011
Katherine Kersten distorts truth about language of gay marriage amendment
Katherine Kersten wants to defend you from the truth.There are many falsehoods in today's latest loony epistle from conservative school marm Katherine Kersten, not least of which is the notion that enemies of gay marriage are the ones who need to fear intimidation--as if gays were trying to whip ... More >>
Blogs
May 5, 2011
63 U of M law profs deride proposed gay marriage ban amendment
thekenyeungMinnesota already bans gay marriage.Legislators are supposed to legislate, 63 current and former University of Minnesota law professors say today in an open letter to state lawmakers seeking a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. Lawmakers are not supposed to treat the state ... More >>
Blogs
May 2, 2011
Anti-gay marriage proposal passes House panel
Rep. Gottwalt wants to make sure the people decide if gays can marry.A proposal to put an anti-gay marriage amendment on the Minnesota ballot cleared another hurdle today. With a 10-7 vote on strict party lines, Republicans pushed the bill through the House's Civil Law Committee today. It's ... More >>
Blogs
February 25, 2011
Bachmann raises cash off Obama's call to abandon Defense Of Marriage Act
Bachmann finds another way to make a buck.When the Obama administration announced that it would no longer defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act, Michele Bachmann didn't take to her microphone at Fox News, and she didn't rant on the House floor. She asked supporters for ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2010
National Organization for Marriage plans gay marriage ban road trip
Photo: Micke LichtStop that. Stop that right nowThe National Organization for Marriage, an anti-gay marriage group, has announced a 6,000-mile, 23-state road trip by bus aimed at informing scaring folks about the evil conspiracy to force same-sex marriage on us poor, unsuspecting trolls. And, ... More >>
Blogs
May 19, 2010
Kelliher, Dayton, Entenza, Horner targeted by anti-gay marriage agitators
Anti-gay marriage forces characterize democracy in action as an impositionThat didn't take long. The nominating conventions are over. The Legislature has wrapped up business. The November elections are the Next Big Thing on the political calendar. Must be time for out-of-state right wingers ... More >>
Blogs
April 3, 2009
Gay marriage ... in Iowa
If the midwest can embrace gay marriage, the rest of the nation won't be far behind.
News
November 26, 2008
Local couples fight for gay rights in wake of Proposition 8
GLBT community continues to stare down obstacle
News
December 5, 2007
Letters to the Editor
GLBT community continues to stare down obstacle
News
November 21, 2007
The Wedding Crashers: Local churches protest same-sex marriage ban
To condemn gay marriage prohibition, clergy refuse to marry straight couples
Blogs
April 5, 2006
Fear of a Gay Planet
To condemn gay marriage prohibition, clergy refuse to marry straight couples
Blogs
March 24, 2006
Religious right pressure cooker gets to Koering
To condemn gay marriage prohibition, clergy refuse to marry straight couples
Blogs
February 13, 2006
Forget about same sex marriage--you can marry your uncle!
To condemn gay marriage prohibition, clergy refuse to marry straight couples
Blogs
December 12, 2005
12/12: Morning Communique
To condemn gay marriage prohibition, clergy refuse to marry straight couples
News
June 1, 2005
The Senator Who Came Out from the Cold
Sen. Paul Koering: "Everybody knew at the Capitol. I just wanted to end all the speculation."
Restaurants
April 7, 2004
The Sweetest Thing
Local baker turns butter and sugar into forever
News
March 24, 2004
Fanning the Flames
The abortion debate quietly smolders at the capitol
Restaurants
February 12, 2003
The Sweetest Thing
Local baker turns butter and sugar into forever
Feature
August 1, 1998
Hawaiian Hitch
The courts may rule on same-sex marriage, but voters will likely have the last word
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