Tag Archives: Minnesota

Minnesota For Marriage has posted over $830,000 in donations, almost all of which comes from the Catholic Church and NOM, which likely gets most of their money from the Catholic Church. Feed the poor? Clothe the homeless? FUCK THAT. Hit the link and scroll through. (Via JMG reader Jim)

“Marriage serves a vital and universal societal purpose. To channel biological drive and sexual passion that might otherwise become socially destructive.”

Early reports on Twitter say a “young man” was dragged away by security after “thoroughly” dousing Romney in glitter. I suspect this may be the same kid that glittered Crazy Eyes late last year. At this writing, Ann Romney is reportedly trying to brush the glitter off her husband while he speaks to the press. ABC reports he “has a …

A Minnesota appeals court has ruled that a dismissed lawsuit for marriage equality must be returned to the lower court for another hearing. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three same-sex couples [left], will now return to Hennepin County District Court, where it will likely proceed to trial as debate heats up over a statewide vote next fall to ban …

Minnesota’s Mormons were read a letter at church services this weekend in which they were urged to take part in the coming ballot campaign against same-sex marriage. Via Q Salt Lake: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints read a letter to all Minnesota wards on Sunday, Jan. 15 reminding church-goers that “the family is the fundamental unit of …

Last year the Minnesota legislature approved a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, a bill which must be endorsed by the voters in November in order to become law. Democratic legislators have just filed a bill to repeal the bill which created the amendment. Which would remove the item from the ballot. Fancy! Here’s the text of the new bill: H.F. …

“It is my expectation that all the priests and deacons in this Archdiocese will support this venture and cooperate with us in the important efforts that lie ahead. The gravity of this struggle, and the radical consequences of inaction propels me to place a solemn charge upon you all — on your ordination day, you made a promise to promote …

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Defender of marriage and Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch (R) has resigned her post in disgrace after allegations of an affair with a Senate staffer. Koch, who is is married with one child, was one of the proponents of Minnesota’s 2012 anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment. [Update below] At a Capitol news conference Friday, Sen. Geoff Michel (R-Edina) said Senate …

The Star-Tribune reports: In an effort to promote the passage of the marriage amendment to the state’s Constitution, Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt wants Catholics to recite a special prayer during mass. He’s also urging area Catholics “to embrace Fridays as a particular day of prayer and sacrifice for the success of this most current struggle to defend marriage with …

In order to address bullying that has resulted in the suicides of several gay students, a local school board in Michele Bachmann’s Minnesota district is considering allowing teachers to address “controversial topics” like homosexuality. And nobody is happy is about it. At a standing room only school board meeting, district officials introduced a new proposal Monday night that in theory …

If you have an internet machine, you’ve probably seen this week’s campaign deluge from Minnesota For Marriage. More samples here. (Via – Zack Ford)

Truth Wins Out reports that Ladybird Bachmann called one of their contributors to demand payment on two missed “ex-gay” reparative therapy sessions. Because even though the undercover patient’s cover was blown when the story went public, Ladybird wants to be paid. From Ladybird’s voicemail: Hello John Becker, this is Doctor Marcus Bachmann (emphasis his); I received a message from our …

(Via – Good As You)

As I reported last week, NOM has hired infamous Tea Party lawyer Cleta Mitchell as the point person in their bid to evade Minnesota’s campaign finance law. This move has prompted the Human Rights Campaign to criticize Foley & Lardner LLP, the major DC-based law firm where Mitchell is a partner. Enter the Family Research Council: Continuing their bullying campaign …

“Favor” is the anti-gay position. (Via – Igor Volsky)