1. Senate
Judiciary Committee Votes Down Amendment...
how you can help keep the momentum going.
2. Volunteer Corner...
OutFront Minnesota wants YOU!
3. OutFront
Minnesota Community Calendar... what's new on
our web calendar.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Defeats
Anti-Marriage Amendment:
Today
the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-4 along party
lines to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment
banning marriage and its legal equivalent for same-sex
couples.
Today
marks a great victory for all fair-minded citizens, but
with the legislative session continuing until May 22nd
the battle isn't over. Our opponents won't stop
after today, and neither will we.
Now it's more important than ever to continue our
momentum! Here's how you can help us maintain
the lead:
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Contact your senator and let them know you support
fairness and equality for ALL Minnesotans.
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Attend justFair Lobby Day at the
Capitol on April 27th. A strong showing is
critical to ensure the voice of GLBT equality is
heard among our legislators.
Register online
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Volunteering at OutFront
Minnesota
OutFront Minnesota wants YOU to Volunteer!
OutFront Minnesota’s justFair 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 justFair 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. Of course, volunteers also have the
opportunity to attend the rally and meet with your
legislator.
Sign up now to volunteer at OutFront Minnesota's
justFair Lobby Day, Thursday April 27th!
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Looking for
something to do?
Events of interest to the GLBT and allied community.
OutFront Minnesota's web-based community calendar is THE
place to check for events and happenings. This
week William Mitchell's OUT!Law student group hosts
Legal Solutions for Protecting GLBT Couples and
Non-Traditional Families, while MSU's student group
SAGE (Sexuality and Gender Equality) presents
Genderly 2006, a drag show to benefit OutFront
Minnesota. Visit the
calendar for more information on these and other
happenings.
Are you planning an event that you want the GLBT and
allied community to know about? It's easy to
submit your event! OutFront Minnesota is proud
to offer community organizations this opportunity to
reach others.
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