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On Tuesday, March 8th, Senator Michele Bachmann (R-Stillwater) and Representative Dan Severson (R-Sauk Rapids) held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce their renewed efforts to convince the Minnesota Legislature to pass the anti-marriage amendment. Senator Bachmann’s announcement marks the beginning of this year’s Senate debate about the anti-marriage amendment and provides another opportunity for fair-minded Minnesotans to speak out against the amendment. OutFront Minnesota will be asking for your help often in the next month. Because each one of us knows that the GLBT rights movement will face considerable opposition as we move ahead toward equality, there can be no bystanders in this struggle. OutFront Minnesota is honored to work with you in these remarkable times. Here are a few things you can do:

Attend the Civil Law and Elections Committee hearing and vote in Grand Rapids on Friday, March 18.

Can't join us? Contact members of the Civil Law and Elections Committee to let them know how you feel. .

Sign up now to attend this year’s Lobby Day.

Write a letter to your legislators. .

Write a letter to your local paper. .

There is quite a bit of speculation out there - for one person’s take on the issue, read Lori Sturdevant’s OpEd piece in the Star Tribune on Sunday, March 6, 2005. OutFront Minnesota’s Executive Director, Ann DeGroot, is quoted.

Visit our website for answers to more of your questions on the hearing.

To our GLBTA Friends and Family Outside of Judy Garland Land:

Thank you, thank you, for your support, pride, and willingness to travel north to Grand Rapids for the hearing on March 18th. Our GLBTA community couldn’t do it without you. Although queer folk have been everywhere, always, our group has organized only within the last six years with the support and guidance of OutFront Minnesota. Grand Rapids in Itasca County was known as the most homophobic area in the state not long ago; now, we have a solid group of people ready to welcome you and stand up against the amendment.

Our county also hosts its share of anti-GLBT zealots, so bring your rainbow gear for protection.

See you on the 18th,

Michele Rinne
Itasca GLBTA Alliance

The stakes are high in the Legislature, and the lives of GLBT Minnesotans hang in the balance. OutFront Minnesota is there to advocate for fair and just policies. Are you? We can only do this vital work with support from our members. Please make a contribution today.

On Thursday, April 7th, OutFront Minnesota will be staging our just Fair Lobby Day and Rally for GLBT equality. We want this year's to be our largest and most effective yet. Which means we will need all the volunteers who can sign up to be with us on April 7th. If you are already signed up for justFair Lobby Day, please consider taking the day off and giving us a couple hours of your time. All volunteers will have the opportunity to meet with their representatives. Sign up for justFair Lobby Day volunteering today!

In a compilation of stories about life on the frontlines in the 2004 elections, the March 6th issue of the Star Tribune highlights one of OutFront Minnesota's star volunteers.

OutFront Minnesota's web-based community calendar is THE place to check for events and happenings this winter. Are you planning an event that you want to let the GLBT community know about? It's easy to submit your event! OutFront Minnesota is proud to offer community organizations this opportunity to reach others.

Check it out each week for more events!

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