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Chris Kluwe is Salon's Sexiest Man of 2012

Chris Kluwe's year of winning continues -- weeks after playing a key role in defeating Minnesota's proposed same-sex marriage ban, the Vikings punter has been named Salon's Sexiest Man of 2012.Salon's eccentric Sexiest Men list is about "real men" who represent "more than Ryan Seacrest gross and gen ... More >>

Chris Kluwe on the election: 'It makes me proud to be part of this state'

Now that the election is finally over, we checked back with Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, the subject of our October 24 cover story, "Game Changer," to get his thoughts on the results. In the weeks leading up to November 6, Kluwe became arguably the most interesting part of the battle over ... More >>

Chris Kluwe to debate empty chair

From the looks of things, Chris Kluwe is going to be debating Clint Eastwood-style tomorrow evening. Now one day before the Vikings punter is scheduled to argue his position advocating for gay marriage, none of the Minnesota Republicans he invited to spar have accepted. But apparently that's not g ... More >>

Ely Shopper facing boycott following owner's anti-gay statement

A "Boycott the Ely Shopper" Facebook page has been created after the paper's owner went on the record with her opposition to gay marriage.SEE ALSO: Hamline's decision to stay neutral on marriage amendment sparks protest At a public meeting late last month where the marriage amendment was discus ... More >>

Zeus Jones releases free "Vote No" wedding bands

Zeus Jones, a Lyn-Lake-based marketing and branding agency, has devised a unique way to show solidarity with the "For All" rights cause -- free "Vote No" wedding bands.SEE ALSO: Guerrilla Girls' "Vote No" billboard features Michele Bachmann [PHOTO]"It's about applying the skills we have to stuff we' ... More >>

Chris Kluwe shirtless on OUT Magazine Cover [IMAGE]

Since penning his colorful letter advocating for gay marriage last month, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has emerged as the unofficial spokesman in the fight for marriage equality in America. SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson Chris Kluwe sticks up for gay marriage

MN for Marriage still wants you to falsely believe Buffalo church vandal was pro-gay

Minnesota for Marriage, the state's leading anti-gay marriage group, enjoys portraying itself as a victim. The organization's Twitter and Facebook pages are replete with posts decrying the defacing of its yard signs, featuring images like the one above, as if that provides good reason to vote in fav ... More >>

Chris Kluwe wants to debate Mary Franson

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe wants to debate Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, over her opposition to gay marriage. SEE ALSO: Rep. Mary Franson: Chris Kluwe wants "to undermine traditional values" Chris Kluwe playing bass at Music for Marriage Equality benefit tonight

Minnesota marriage amendment "looks like a toss up," says new poll of likely voters

SEE ALSO:-- Minnesota marriage amendment supported by 50 percent, opposed by 43, new poll says-- Support growing for gay marriage in Minnesota, new polling suggests-- Marriage amendment means it's a great time to be in Minnesota's media businessPolling is an inexact science, ya'll.Yesterday, we told ... More >>

Rush Limbaugh has a crush on Chris Kluwe

SEE ALSO:-- Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"-- Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stance-- Chris Kluwe coins "turdsloth" while defending Crossfit on GawkerYesterday, Rush Limbaugh devoted a few mi ... More >>

Chris Kluwe to Emmett Burns: Gay marriage "won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster"

SEE ALSO: Chris Kluwe says politician is "literally an asshole" for anti-gay marriage stanceLast week, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe said Maryland Delegate Emmett C. Burns Jr. (D-Baltimore County) is "literally an asshole" for writing a letter demanding that Baltimore Ravens ownership silence linebac ... More >>

MN for Marriage seeks removal of fair vendor who said she spit in Vote Yes guy's lemonade

SEE ALSO:-- MN for Marriage, anti-gay marriage group, says it 'continues to stand strong against intolerance'-- MNGOP Sen. Dan Hall suggests gay marriage supporters are unpatriotic-- Michael Leisner called Alan Colmes' radio show shortly before his death [AUDIO]A young woman named Caiti Weber got he ... More >>

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SEE ALSO:-- MN for Marriage, anti-gay marriage group, says it 'continues to stand strong against intolerance'-- MNGOP Sen. Dan Hall suggests gay marriage supporters are unpatriotic-- Michael Leisner called Alan Colmes' radio show shortly before his death [AUDIO]A young woman named Caiti Weber got he ... More >>

Gay activist glitters anti-gay protesters, who get pissed [VIDEO]

Supporters of the anti-gay marriage amendment turned out at General Mills recently to protest the company's stance against the marriage amendment, and were countered by at least one young activist who walked down the picket line throwing glitter on them.That didn't go over well with the conservative ... More >>

Mark Ritchie's amendment title: "Limiting the status of marriage to opposite sex couples"

What verb sounds better to you -- limiting or recognizing? Yesterday, Secretary of State Mark Ritchie irked same-sex marriage haters by giving this November's ballot question the following title: "Limiting the status of marriage to opposite sex couples."Same-sex marriage opponents wanted "Recognitio ... More >>

MN for Marriage previously endorsed Leviticus 'death to gays' passage it now says is "garbage"

Yesterday, we told you all about how a hacker hijacked Minnesota for Marriage's Facebook account and posted the following passage from Leviticus 20:13: "If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They are to be put to death; their ... More >>

MN for Marriage, anti-gay marriage group, says it 'continues to stand strong against intolerance'

Sometimes, you really just can't make it up.Minnesota for Marriage is the state's leading anti-gay marriage group. Last night, someone posted the following passage from Leviticus 20:13 on the organization's Facebook page: "If a man has sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman, both of t ... More >>

Jesse Ventura defends gay marriage

Former Minnesota governor Jessie Ventura says he will do whatever he can to help defeat the proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage. His fervor for the issue stems from his pro wrestling days. "I certainly hope that people don't amend our constitution to stop gay marriage becau ... More >>

General Mills comes out against Minnesota's gay marriage ban

General Mills has come out against the proposed amendment banning gay marriage in the state of Minnesota. The company's Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion Ken Charles says the ban on gay marriage is a "business issue." Not only would the bill make Minnesota "less inclusive," it would ... More >>

Catholic school teacher forced to resign after disagreeing with church's gay marriage stance

In an end-of-the-school-year written self-evaluation, Trish Cameron, a fifth-grade teacher at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Moorhead, was asked whether she supported the Catholic Church's teachings.Here's how she says she responded: "I do not agree w/ all Church teachings on a personal level but I ... More >>

DeLeSalle student, during anti-gay school assembly, holds up sign: "I love my moms"

In today's Strib, Jon Tevlin details a recent anti-gay marriage presentation made by representatives of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to DeLaSalle seniors.While making the case that homosexuality is wrong, a priest and Catholic volunteer couple suggested that kids who are adopted or li ... More >>

Marriage amendment means it's a great time to be in Minnesota's media business

​Now is a great time to be in Minnesota's media business. Between now and November, millions will be spent on ads pertaining to the state's full spectrum of political campaigns. But perhaps the most expensive political battle will be over the constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marria ... More >>

Al Franken stars in video supporting marriage equality [VIDEO]

​Not that there was much doubt about his stance to begin with, but Senator Franken has made it clear that he supports marriage equality.In a video released yesterday by the Human Rights Campaign, Franken points out that he's been married to his wife, Franni, for 36 years -- "many of them happy." H ... More >>

Jeff Wilfahrt, Cpl. Andrew Wilfahrt's father, running for House seat on anti-"marriage amendment" platform

​Jeff Wilfahrt, the father of an openly gay soldier who was killed in Afghanistan a year ago next month, has announced he is running for a seat in the House of Representatives.In a fund-raising letter announcing his candidacy, Wilfahrt writes that he wants to represent Senate District 37B in order ... More >>

Twin Cities Archbishop: Same-sex marriage ban not debatable

​The Archbishop of Minneapolis and St. Paul supports banning same-sex marriage, and he wants Twin Cities clergy to avoid publicly discussing the issue. In a letter addressed to priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, Archbishop John C. Nienstedt writes that "in the movement ... More >>

Perez Hilton to Minnesotans: Don't let Michele Bachmann "brainwash" you

Perez Hilton stands with Minnesotans United for All Families.​Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton came out against Minnesota's gay marriage amendment this afternoon and took shots at Michele Bachmann on his blog. Hilton made a direct appeal to Minnesotans not to discriminate against gay people in our c ... More >>

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Al Franken joins "It Gets Better" video campaign

Franken and 12 other senators joined Dan Savage's "It Gets Better" campaign.​ Al Franken has a solid record as a supporter of gay rights, from his vocal support of gay marriage to voting for and sometimes authoring GLBT-friendly legislation. Now Franken has joined 12 other U.S. Senators in re ... More >>

"Say NO to the Basilica Block Party" Facebook page comes down

Steve CohenYou don't get to 15,000 RSVPs without making a few enemies.​Just as suddenly as it appeared, the "Say NO to the Basilica Block Party" Facebook page has disappeared. The event garnered tons of media attention, had 15,000 RSVPs, and forced the Archdiocese to address the controversy. ... More >>

Minnesota Family Council wants "respectful discussion," calls gays urine-drinking pedophiles

YouTubeTom Prichard of the The Minnesota Family Council, which says its "truth" isn't personal.​The vote to ban gay marriage in Minnesota is more than a year away, but already, things are starting to get ugly. The Minnesota Family Council--the organization behind the gay marriage ban--has a docum ... More >>

Legislature goes home with no budget

Under the Capitol dome, no budget.​Republicans controlling the Legislature had five months to craft a bipartisan budget suitable for DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's signature, and they failed. Now lawmakers have to come back for a special session that will either produce a budget to fund K-12 educatio ... More >>

Minnesota senate votes to put anti-gay amendment on the ballot

The majority of these guys, today, are totally the worst.​You can't marry your gay partner in Minnesota. It's illegal. But for a majority of Minnesota lawmakers, it's not illegal enough. State Republicans want gay marriage to be unconstitutional, and today the Senate voted to put that constituti ... More >>

National Organization for Marriage, Minnesota Family Council accused of lobbying breach

Confused about who and what they wanted you to vote for?​Two anti-gay marriage groups, one of them national and one based here in Minnesota, are being accused of hiding hundreds of thousands of dollars in lobbying expenditures during 2010. Common Cause Minnesota filed complaints against the N ... More >>

Minnesota Family Council spending $4.7M to ban gay marriage

Ignite! Apparently banning gay marriage is sort of like starting a fire.​The Minnesota Family Council is trying to raise $4.7 million for its effort to pass an amendment to the state's constitution banning gay marriage. In a brochure emblazoned with fiery images [see it here], the conservative g ... More >>

Target kept on giving to anti-gay politicians after Emmer fiasco

mmtzjr69out​The dust has settled in the wake of the 2010 elections, and the hot white glare on Target's controversial support for anti-gay Republican Tom Emmer's gubernatorial campaign has faded. But FEC records show that the Target political action committee kept up its donations to anti-ga ... More >>

Constitutional ban on gay marriage hits the fast track

Unemployment? Foreclosures? Massive budget deficit? Take a number.​Remember how Republicans kept telling us this election was supposed to be all about jobs, jobs, tax breaks and more jobs? The crappy economy gave conservative Christians cover from having to talk too much about over-sharing the ... More >>

John Nienstedt denies communion to gays again

Politics for me, but not for thee.​More anti-gay activity from Archbishop John Nienstedt: He has denied communion to gay and lesbian student activists at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict. He presided over a Mass they attended Sunday night, Sept. 26, at the Catholic campus ... More >>

John Nienstedt's anti-gay marriage crusade draws another protest

John Nienstedt: Protest comes to the archbishop.​Two projects have now sprung up to slap "Return to Sender" on Archbishop John Nienstedt's mass mailing of 400,000 anti-gay marriage DVDs to Catholics in the Twin Cities. ReturnTheDVD.org launched on Monday, after Lucinda Naylor set up DVD to Ar ... More >>

Target's gay problem keeps getting worse [UPDATED]

mmtzjr69outEven less LGBT-friendly than you thought​Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel wants us to believe that when his company threw money into Tom Emmer's campaign for governor last month, it wasn't because Emmer's a raging homophobe, but because he's a raging pro-business tax-cutter.But Steinhafel's ... More >>

Dan Savage wants you to make a day-trip to Iowa

​Note: the author's sole motivation for posting this is to pay homage his home state trick you into believing Iowa is more awesome than it actually is. Really, though, visit Iowa. And make sure to bring your tourist dollars.Our annual 'Best Of' issue is set to hit newsstands next week, and among t ... More >>

Prince update: Purpleness says he was misquoted

In a new article in the New Yorker, our favorite controversy-generator Prince expresses disapproval of gay marriage but later says he was misquoted.

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In a new article in the New Yorker, our favorite controversy-generator Prince expresses disapproval of gay marriage but later says he was misquoted.

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In a new article in the New Yorker, our favorite controversy-generator Prince expresses disapproval of gay marriage but later says he was misquoted.

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In a new article in the New Yorker, our favorite controversy-generator Prince expresses disapproval of gay marriage but later says he was misquoted.

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In a new article in the New Yorker, our favorite controversy-generator Prince expresses disapproval of gay marriage but later says he was misquoted.

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In a new article in the New Yorker, our favorite controversy-generator Prince expresses disapproval of gay marriage but later says he was misquoted.

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Michele Bachmann heads an all-star cast of GOP Christian flat-earthers in the Sixth District

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Michele Bachmann heads an all-star cast of GOP Christian flat-earthers in the Sixth District

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