Friday, August 19, 2011

Al Gore Wants A Revolution, A Real One

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No one in the media seems to have noticed that the former Vice President of the United States and former President Elect (not sworn in), Al ...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

BLOW ME kisses

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As you may know, I am proud to be the Senate author of a bill to repeal DOMA, now that the Dems are finally out of power and it doesn't ...

This War Needs Two Fronts

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No question, the bigots in the legislature have temporarily succeeded in screwing us over, doing what they've been trying to do since 20...
Saturday, August 13, 2011

I'M NOT A BIGOT!

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First, let me say to my homosexual friends that I AM NOT A BIGOT for authoring Minnesota's anti-gay marriage amendment! I just want yo...
Friday, February 18, 2011

Today, We Are All Cheese Heads

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This situation in Wisconsin might have an up side for us all by presenting the workers of this country with a moment of clarity. They will ...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

No Dogmas Allowed

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Our fellow citizens who find themselves in public office do not have a right to tell two of their fellow citizens that they cannot go to the...
Monday, February 14, 2011

"My Little Brother Finally Came Out"

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A young lobbyist planted herself against the railing near where I was protesting at the top of the Senate stairs this morning and without lo...
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Marriage Equality Advocates Shun Former Governor

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While displaying marriage equality messages and chanting, " GAY, STRAIGHT, BLACK, WHITE, MARRIAGE IS A CIVIL RIGHT " in front of p...
Saturday, January 15, 2011

Anti-Gay Bigots Repent Your Sin!

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Gay activist and agent provocateur, John Rittman, sported this sign while protesting the Minnesota Family Council's anti-gay marriage or...
Thursday, November 11, 2010

Gays Turned The Legislature In 2010

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The bracketed text is an article I wrote April 25, 2010 posted to the Marriage Equality Minnesota facebook page. [ The legislators who conti...
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Gee, We DO Have A Constitution...Who Knew?

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A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled the National Day of Prayer unconstitutional Thursday, saying the day amounts to a call for religious acti...
Saturday, February 20, 2010

My DFL History

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I was born a DFLer and grew up in a union, DFL world where Hubert Humphrey was a god. In rural Duluth, Republicans were few and far between....
Thursday, February 04, 2010

"That Hurts Me"

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Those are the words of Speaker of the House, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, today, when I asked her why she appointed a closet homophobe like R...
Monday, February 01, 2010

No Rest For The Wicked

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It is tempting to hunker down in our happy comfortable homes, surrounded by love and pretend that if we don't make a fuss, if we don...
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Teabaggers For Marriage Equality!

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As a gay person, giving money to the DFL and expecting to get your civil rights in return is like dropping a quarter in a pay phone and expe...
Sunday, January 24, 2010

No Room For Equality At DFL Function

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Last night I decided to attend the liberal radio AM950 event, the"Blue State Bash" along with my husband and our friend Matt. We b...
Monday, October 12, 2009

Loring Park Freeway Blogging Parallels DC March

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It was refreshing being out freeway blogging again. Duane and I were there with dozens of others perched on that bridge with the long name ...
Friday, May 29, 2009

HRC, Good Bye.

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Letter to the Human Rights Campaign: As much as I despise the right wing and Ted Olson's part in it, I believe he is sincere in this eff...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Prop 8

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Apparently, a federal suit has been filed on behalf of California gay couples by none other than the former Bush vs Gore adversaries, Ted Ol...
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

A Message From The Speaker

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Dear Queers, About Marriage Equality going nowhere this session...SORRY. We're not avoiding dealing with it, it's just that BUDGETS ...
Monday, May 18, 2009

Final Day of Session

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Wrapped up final day of protest this morning. Xandra Coe and myself were in attendance. Queers 2, Bigots 0. We win again! Ha ha.
Sunday, May 17, 2009

Capitol Protest Sunday

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Stand for Marriage Equality at the Capitol from 1:00 to 2:00 today, Sunday, 5/17. Meet on the second floor, north side, at the House of Rep...
Saturday, May 16, 2009

Saturday Protest

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My husband, Duane, at the Capitol today, held our shower curtain that graphically points out the fact that lawmakers are allowing the years...

CAPITOL PROTEST TODAY, SATURDAY

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Protest from 11:30 to 2:00. Meet at the House.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

The "Stand Off" Continues

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Times have changed. The Minnesota Family Council claims 250,000 members across the state. They sent an email to their membership pleading ...
Monday, May 11, 2009

Stand For Marriage Equality At The Capitol

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The first day of Marriage Equality Minnesota's week-long protest, "STAND FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY" was a success. We out-numbere...
Friday, May 08, 2009

Friday's Protest

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No gay-hating bigots with signs today and actually, they didn't even show up at the Senate yesterday - just the House. While in front of...
Thursday, May 07, 2009

Prayer Day Brings Bigots Back To Capitol

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When I woke up this morning, MPR was talking about National Prayer Day, so I knew there would be the usual unconstitutional ritual on the Ca...
Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Wednesday's Protest

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I used the " LET ME MARRY MY PARTNER OF 18 YEARS " shower curtain today, as yesterday. It really seems to touch people. No DFL Cau...

Maine Goes Gay Marriage

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Their governor signed the bill today. Yay! That makes five. Is NH next? The House meets at 9:30 tomorrow and the Senate at Noon. I'll ...
Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Today's Protest

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Had an encounter with Senator Bonoff on the Senate stairs. We were alone and I said hi as she was about to descend. She reciprocated and a...

House Meets 9:30 All Week

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I'll try to be there at 9:00 each day. The Senate meets at Noon. Time for coffee and there at 11:30!
Monday, May 04, 2009

Monday Live Capitol Blog

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Finished the Senate protest. Bob, the security guy told me there was a busload of couples that went to Dubuque over the weekend to get marr...
Sunday, May 03, 2009

Monday, 5/4, Senate Meets 11:00; House Noon

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I'll be there to protest at 10:30 Senate and 11:30 House. If you don't show up, they get to ignore gay marriage...