Minnesota senators ‘vote for love’
May 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no. Continue Reading
You are browsing the archive for gay.
Minnesota gay couples ready for married rights
May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy.
That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage. Minnesota gays and their supporters could not contain their enthusiasm during a 45-minute ceremony featuring Gov. Mark Dayton signing the historic legislation. Continue Reading
Same-sex marriage opponents, supporters pack Capitol
May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. Hundreds of people on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate stood side by side throughout the Minnesota Capitol waiting for the House’s decision Thursday. Continue Reading
Senate, governor last two gay marriage steps
May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota is a Senate vote and a governor’s signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage. Same-sex marriage supporters are optimistic because the House was regarded as the biggest hurdle. After the bill passed the House surprisingly easily 75-59, they were euphoric. Continue Reading
Minnesota gay marriage vote brings emotions with it
May 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Anticipation. Frustration. Elation. Love. Anger. Patience. Impatience. Today’s House vote on gay marriage attracted the range of emotion as Minnesotans began arriving at the Capitol this morning. Continue Reading
Lawmakers insert civil union plan into gay marriage debate
April 9, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Civil unions would give gay couples the same rights as married couples, says the sponsor of a Minnesota House proposal that is a step short of full marriage. Continue Reading
Civil union bill introduced
April 3, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL Civil unions would give gay couples the same rights as married couples, says the sponsor of a Minnesota House proposal that is a step short of full marriage. Continue Reading
Same-sex marriage bill introduced in Minnesota
February 27, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL Those on opposite sides of the same-sex marriage debate use the same argument: It is about families. Continue Reading
Protest ensues after Thursday nondiscrimination vote
February 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK A group of about 45 people stood outside a Bismarck lawmakers house Thursday night in protest of a Senate vote that killed a bill to outlaw discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals. Continue Reading
Sexual orientation rights bill fails again
February 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK Senate lawmakers shot down a bill Thursday that would have given gay and lesbian North Dakotans the weight of state law behind legal battles against employers or landlords who discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation. Continue Reading
Most Discussed This Week