Category Archives: Organizations

MFC – Tell me why

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Nicole

A local organization is asking for volunteers to help them pass the 2012 marriage amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in the state of Minnesota. I told you about this organization yesterday, which you can read here. In that post … Continue reading →

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They are organizing their troops…

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Nicole

The Minnesota Family Council sent an email out to their supporters today asking for volunteers to help pass the 2012 Minnesota Marriage Amendment. MPR reported on this story and included part of their email blast. According to their website, The … Continue reading →

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Say “I do” Mr. President PSA

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Nicole

Back in May I blogged about the Say “I do” Mr. President campaign led by NOH8 at Freedom to Marry. Today I came across their new campaign PSA I wanted to share with you. The video stars a handful of … Continue reading →

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Straight for Equality

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Nicole

I am always surprised by how many GLBT specific organizations exist today. You would think with so many organizations dedicated to equality we would have accomplished it already. What is sad to think of is for every organization working toward … Continue reading →

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Michele Bachmann – Bad for marriage equality

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Nicole

Last week GOP Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann signed a pledge put forth by The Family Leader, a conservative Iowa-based group. The pledge states that homosexuality is a choice, a health risk and should be compared to polygamy or adultery. By signing the … Continue reading →

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Who knew discrimination had a price – Meet the buyers!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Nicole

Last week the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board ruled in favor of disclosing the corporations donating for or against the Minnesota marriage amendment and I am so glad they did! As tax-paying citizens we have a right to know … Continue reading →

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Making a difference – Thanks Michael Franti and Spearhead

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Nicole

It is truly amazing to see how one blog post can inspire a facebook invite which would then inspire over 15,000 people to take a stand for marriage equality in Minnesota. As it turns out that facebook page did more … Continue reading →

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Calling it out with HRC

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Nicole

The Human Rights Campaign has a new campaign called “Call it out” which they describe as “calling out homophobia and transphobia and promoting respect and civil discourse.” Right now, the campaign is targeting Tea Party activist Rich Swier for the … Continue reading →

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Star Tribune missing the point (follow the money)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Nicole

In the Star Tribune today there is an editorial titled “Basilica Block Party is the wrong target for gay rights advocates.” The editorial explains why saying no to the Basilica Block Party is not the right thing to do for … Continue reading →

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Happy Fathers’ Day – a day late!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Nicole

I know I’m a day late, but I wanted to take a moment to recognize all of the amazing fathers out there! The Human Rights Campaign celebrated fathers’ day by naming “Father of the Year” to not 1 but 6 … Continue reading →

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