- No.423MINN Stat.197.752
A straight spouse of a POW or MIA veteran can get free tuition at state colleges and universities. A same-sex partner does not have a similar right to tuition benefits.
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One Day United for All Families
On November 6th 2011, Minnesotans United will mark the one year countdown to Election Day 2012 with our One Day United for All Families house party! Throughout the day, Minnesotans across the state will be hosting parties in their homes to raise money …
Same-sex marriage ban is bad for business
One of the turning points in last week’s vote by the New York state Legislature to legalize same-sex marriage was an open letter signed by two dozen high-profile CEOs, including Lloyd Blankfein of Goldman Sachs and John Mack of Morgan …
More showdowns loom in gay marriage debate, notably over 2012 Minnesota ballot measure
Next gay-marriage showdown could be in Minnesota. With New York now gearing up for same-sex weddings, the battle lines are forming for the next skirmishes over gay marriage _ and the most dramatic could come in Minnesota. Gay-marriage supporters in …
House GOP vote on marriage amendment was defining issue of session’s last days
Around 4 o’clock last Saturday afternoon, the central drama of Session 2011’s closing days finally reared its head on the House floor. Shortly before the chamber recessed for dinner, GOP Rep. Mary Liz Holberg stood to announce the addition of …
Where Do We Go From Here?
We’ve been through many difficult days at the State Capitol. So many of you spent hours – even days – with us at the Capitol this week – singing, chanting, and witnessing the Minnesota House pass a measure to place on …
White House issues statement on Minn. marriage amendment
by Chris Johnson The White House on Monday issued a statement in response to a proposed measure in Minnesota that would make a ban on same-sex marriage part of the state constitution. The complete statement follows: “The President has long …
House Committee Advances Bill to Floor
This morning, in a very emotional and packed room, the Minnesota House Rules Committee heard HF 1613 (Gottwalt, R-St. Cloud), the anti-jobs, anti-family constitutional amendment bill that proposes to permanently ban same-sex marriage under the Minnesota State Constitution. After much …
House Rules Committee Vote May 18
The Minnesota House Rules Committee has scheduled a hearing for THIS WEDNESDAY at 8:30 am for HF 1613 (Gottwalt, R-St. Cloud), the constitutional amendment bill that would permanently ban same-sex marriage under the Minnesota State Constitution. This is the FINAL stop for this bill …
Minnesota Poll: Support falls for ban on gay marriage
by Rachel E. Stassen-Berger A majority of Minnesotans oppose amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage, according to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll. Fifty-five percent of respondents said they oppose adding such an amendment while 39 percent favor …
News Release: Vote that Jeopardizes Rights of Minnesotans is a Huge Leap Backward for State
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2011 Contact: Ann Kaner-Roth, Project 515 612-396-6162 Monica Meyer, OutFront Minnesota 612-817-3480 Vote that Jeopardizes Rights of Minnesotans is a Huge Leap Backward for the State St. Paul, MN – Project 515 and …