1.
Political Update...
a busy week at the Capitol.
2. Volunteer Corner...
OutFront Minnesota wants YOU!
3.
OutFront Minnesota Community Calendar... what's
new on our web calendar.
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Political Update
It’s been a busy week at
the Capitol. Here’s a breakdown of how the
constitutional amendment battle played out this week:
MONDAY:
• Sen. Michele Bachmann and Sen. Sean Nienow try TWICE
to circumvent legislative rules and pull the amendment
for a floor vote. Their antics eat up some three hours
of legislative time in an already shortened session.
They are defeated in both attempts.
• Minnesota for Marriage (a pro-Amendment group) unveils
a half-page ad in the Star Tribune equating their
conservative agenda to the plight of the Iraqi people
and crying out for protection against “judicial
tyrants.”
• Columnist Katherine Kersten writes her fear that
anti-marriage activists “may be forced to retreat from
their practices.”
• At the Capitol, OutFront Minnesota volunteers deliver
over 11,000 postcards opposing the amendment to
legislators from their constituents.
TUESDAY:
• Outside the Capitol, anti-marriage activists rally to
promote their narrow agenda to the public. Pastor Wes
Wheatley tells the crowd same-sex marriage “opens the
door to untold destructive evils” and equates it to
pedophilia asking, “what about pedophile behavior?
What's next? Will we have to rally again?” Photos from
their rally are available
online.
TODAY:
• As the tides are changing for the better across the
nation, the New Hampshire Republican-controlled
legislature voted 207-125 in a supermajority to
DEFEAT a proposal to amend their state constitution.
The victory was the result of legislators hearing from
thousands of citizens who spoke out against the
amendment.
TOMORROW:
• People of Faith Rally at the Capitol Rotunda from 8am
– 9am to show their opposition to the Minnesota
anti-marriage constitutional amendment. Join hundreds of
people from various faith traditions as we stand unified
against the diversionary tactics of a small group of
conservatives. For more information please visit us
online.
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Volunteering at OutFront
Minnesota
OutFront Minnesota wants YOU to Volunteer!
OutFront Minnesota’s GLBT Lobby Day at the State Capitol
is Thursday, April 27th. A lot of hard work is needed to
make the day effective and worthwhile for everyone, and
much of that work requires a large team of volunteers
helping us out. The reality is that Lobby Day is simply
not possible without the commitment and passion of our
volunteers. We have a lot of fun, meet literally
hundreds of good friends, and it’s just a great
experience for everyone who volunteers. We need
“roadies” to help us set up and tear down our
registration area. We also need “hospitality” people to
answer questions, point people in the right direction,
etc. We also need Lobby Coaches to bring constituent
groups to legislator meetings. In case you’re wondering,
we do make sure that you will have the opportunity to
attend the rally and meet with your legislator.
Don't forget Lobby Day!
Sign up now to volunteer at OutFront Minnesota's
justFair Lobby Day, Thursday April 27th!
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