Tag Archives: Minnesota

“I don’t view saying that someone’s gay is a negative thing, but I believe that perceived sexuality was being used as an attack on Marcus Bachmann, and I find it unacceptable to use perceived sexuality as an attack on anybody. The message I see it sending is a bit hypocritical because we’re advocating for policies in schools to stop this …

From the official YouTube channel of the Minnesota Democratic Party.

“This is exactly why we need the constitutional amendment to protect marriage in Minnesota. Marriage between one man and one woman has served mankind for all of recorded history as the building block of civilization and the best institution for children. Now marriage has been radically redefined in New York and gay marriage imposed without a vote of the people. …

Always the fiery presenter.

Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, was just given an award in the name of another famed progressive Minnesotan, the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, who died in a plane crash in 2002.

I’m not seeing it in this clip, but Michelle “Crazy Eyes” Bachmann was reportedly glittered by GetEQUAL moments ago as she left the stage at the anti-gay hate conference. I’ll try to find better video. [Replaced the first video, but it doesn’t appear Bachmann was hit by the glitter.] UPDATE: GetEQUAL has issued a press release. Shortly after a speech …

The Saloon, Minneapolis, Thursday 11pm After thirty minutes in line for what turned out to be “18 and over” night, I finally handed my ID to the doorman. He looked at me and raised his eyebrows. JMG: I know, I’m the oldest one here. Hah.Doorman: Naw, there’s one older dude in there tonight.JMG: (Jokingly) Great! Is he hot?Doorman: How could …

The Minnesota Walk of Fame features five names. So far.

Via Minneapolis’ City Pages blog: Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper — two lesbian women from Minneapolis — were recently scolded by a Target Field security guard for what they call a “brief kiss.” After seeing the quick peck on the lips, the guard told the women that “we don’t play grab ass here” and that they must “adhere to the …

Today the Daily Beast reports on a 2005 incident in which Michele Bachmann called the police when lesbian activists spoke to her in a ladies room. A few dozen people showed up at the town hall for the April 9 event, and Bachmann greeted them warmly. But when, during the question and answer session, the topic turned to same-sex marriage, …

This year’s Netroots Nation is shaping up to be very different from last year’s in Las Vegas. UPDATE: Before the locals get TOO bent out of shape, here’s my review of MSP from my 2005 visit for the InterPride convention.

The first familiar faces I ran into here in Minneapolis were Washington Blade staffers Chris Johnson and Phil Reese.

Target Corporation says they’ll be releasing no official statement on Minnesota’s coming ballot referendum to ban same-sex marriage. “Our position at this particular time is that we are going to be neutral on that particular issue, as we would be on other social issues that have polarizing points of view,” CEO Gregg Steinhafel said. “We’re a retail store, we welcome …

Anti-gay Minnesota preacher Bradlee Dean, who last week came to national prominence for his prayer before the state legislature, has been told by Walmart that his ministry may no longer solicit donations in their parking lots. Also, Dean has lost one of the Christian radio networks that ran his show. Wal-Mart and Salem Communications have severed ties with two entities …

“We are about to do the hardest thing that many of us have ever done in our lives.But we’re up to it. We are a strong, resilient, loving people. We will replace the scorched-earth campaign tactics of our opponents with stories of the love, commitment and responsibility at the core of our families. The only thing this whole debate is …

Even though he has no power to stop Minnesota’s anti-gay marriage amendment from going on the 2012 ballot, Gov. Mark Dayton has symbolically vetoed the bill. “I do not have the power to prevent this divisive and destructive constitutional amendment from appearing on the ballot, in November 2012, the Legislature sent it to me in the form of a bill,” …

In a rambling book-signing speech, former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura spoke at length about his support for LGBT rights. Ventura’s comments were apparently spurred by an airport incident with a male TSA agent, leading the former pro wrestler to declare, “I’m not homophobic at all…but when I pass through and they touch me, I want a woman doing it.”

Via the Washington Blade: “The President has long opposed divisive and discriminatory efforts to deny rights and benefits to same sex couples or to take such rights away. While he believes this is an issue best addressed by the states, he also believes that committed gay couples should have the same rights and responsibilities afforded to any married couple in …