Participants Wanted for Domestic Abuse Study
08-31-2010A clinical professor of nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago is recruiting women who partner with women and who have abused their intimate female partner(s) to be in a research study.
more ...Target Fails to Make it Right
08-18-2010
OutFront Minnesota hoped that Target would show the courage to admit it was wrong to use previously-illegal corporate dollarsto support the campaign of notoriously anti-GLBT Tom Emmer and take action to make it right. But after two weeks of negotiations and two tentative agreements, Target CEO Gregg W. Steinhafel has refused to repair the damage Target Corporation has done to its relationship with GLBT Minnesotans.
OutFront Minnesota Action Endorses Mark Dayton for Governor
08-12-2010Last night, OutFront Minnesota Action met to examine the general election candidates and voted to endorse Mark Dayton. Dayton's win in the DFL primary has created a choice for fair-minded Minnesotans that couldn't be more stark. Mark Dayton supports full equality for GLBT Minnesotans. The Republican candidate, Tom Emmer, actively promotes discrimination and has a long record of attacks against GLBT people.
more ...Praise for Decision to Overturn Proposition 8
08-04-2010
OutFront Minnesota, the state's leading organization advocating for full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals and their families, joins the chorus of praise for Wednesday's federal court decision holding that California's infamous Proposition 8, which reimposed marriage discrimination in 2008, violates the U.S. constitution.
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Monica Meyer Named Executive Director
08-01-2010The Board of Directors of OutFront Minnesota announced today the appointment of Monica Meyer as the organization's new Executive Director, effective immediately.
more ...Open Letter to Gregg W. Steinhafel, Chairman, President, and CEO of Target Corporation
07-22-2010Target should recognize that its support of Representative Emmer's campaign supports his toxic social agenda, significant parts of which involve targeting GLBT people, immigrants, and low-income workers for discrimination and marginalization. Emmer stands alone among candidates for governor in opposing equality for GLBT Minnesotans; Target should not stand with him.
more ...2010 Hate-Crimes Report Reflects Increasing Violence against Minnesota's LGBTQ Community
07-13-2010A report released today by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) indicates that violence directed against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Minnesotans continues to increase, perpetuating a multi-year trend, even as nationally numbers have decreased.
more ...Executive Director Amy Johnson to Leave OutFront Minnesota
07-09-2010Longtime OutFront Minnesota Public Policy Director Monica Meyer will become Interim-Executive Director effective July 31st, when Executive Director Amy Johnson has announced she will step down.
more ...Rochester City Council Approves Domestic Partner Ordinance
07-08-2010On Wednesday, July 7, Rochester Minnesota became the fifth Minnesota city to approve a domestic partner ordinance. "Beyond the symbolic value, domestic-partner ordinances like Rochester's reflect a community's commitment to pursue fairness and inclusion to the maximum extent possible," says OutFront Minnesota Legal Director Phil Duran. "Increasingly, communities large and small, urban and suburban, throughout Minnesota are saying the same thing: these couples deserve the maximum possible measure of equality under the law."
more ...OutFront Minnesota Action to Endorse Margaret Anderson Kelliher for Governor
06-25-2010(Minneapolis) - In anticipation of a spirited election campaign this fall, OutFront Minnesota Action, the political action committee affiliated with OutFront Minnesota, the state's leading organization working for equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people and their families, has endorsed Margaret Anderson Kelliher as its preferred candidate for governor.
more ...Minnesota State Bar Association Endorses Marriage Equality
06-25-2010During its meeting in Minneapolis on June 25, the Assembly of the Minnesota State Bar Association voted to support marriage equality, lending a powerful voice to the movement to allow same-sex couples to marry in Minnesota.
more ...OutFront Minnesota Legal Director Elected State Bar Association Secretary
06-25-2010OutFront Minnesota's Legal Director, Phil Duran, has been elected Secretary of the Minnesota State Bar Association by that organization's decision-making body, called the Assembly. Duran will be the first out GLBT officer in the MSBA's history when he takes office on July 1. Election as Secretary in 2010 would typically position someone to serve as MSBA President in 2013.
more ...NOM Brings H8 to Minnesota
05-28-2010The National Organization against Marriage is brining their destructive message to Minnesota. With your support and your efforts, we'll defeat their divisive campaign and win marriage equality through the legislature, signed into law by our next pro-equality governor.
more ...Marriage Equality Supporters Hail Historic Senate Hearing
03-02-2010For only the second time since considering a divisive proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit legal recognition for same-sex couples, a state legislative committee will hold a hearing on bills that would extend such recognition, announced Amy Johnson, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota, the state's leading direct-service and public-policy agency for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community and its allies. The state's first such hearing took place on February 22.
more ...Marriage Equality Supporters Hail Historic Hearing
02-22-2010For the first time since considering a divisive proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit legal recognition for same-sex couples, a state legislative committee will hold a hearing on bills that would extend such recognition, announced Amy Johnson, Executive Director of OutFront Minnesota, the state's leading advocacy organization working for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) equality.
more ...Follow OutFront Minnesota on Twitter!
01-27-2010
OutFront Minnesota is now on Twitter! Follow our tweets to get the latest news about what we're doing to lead Minnesota toward GLBT equality.
more ...Watch Mayor Coleman Sign Domestic-Partner Ordinance
07-31-2009July 22, 2009 - Saint Paul, MN
Mayor Chris Coleman Signs Domestic-Partner Ordinance Following 6-0 City Council Vote
more ...Lambda Legal Launches National Health Care Fairness Campaign
07-08-2009As health care reform is being debated in congress, it's critical that health concerns specific to LGBT people and people living with HIV are included in this discussion and any proposed legislation. Reform of the health care system is a key issue in our country and health care fairness is a high priority for Lambda Legal, too. People are most vulnerable when they are sick or have medical needs. That’s when every person needs good care and fairness — not extra barriers and obstacles to overcome. And we want you to get involved.
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YouTube Video Captures Verbal Harassment at Twin Cities Pride
07-02-2009
A video appearing on YouTube depicts verbal harassment of Twin Cities Pride attendees by a small group of young people. Read more here.
2008 National Hate Crimes Report Released
06-16-2009Minnesota sees increased violence against the GLBT community.
Read more.
Senate Sets Stage for Passage of Safe Schools for All Bill!
04-02-2009On Thursday, April 16, the Safe Schools for All Bill passed a procedural vote in the Minnesota Senate by a margin of 43-22. Final passage is expected April 20. The bill to enhance anti-bullying policies would then be ready to be voted on by the full House. Outfront Minnesota will send an action alert out as soon as we know when the bill will get voted on.
more ...Safe Schools Bill to be heard in House committee
03-31-2009On Wednesday, April 1st, the House K-12 Education Policy and Oversight Committee will be hearing the Safe Schools for All bill at 8:30 a.m. in the Basement Hearing Room of the state capitol.
Is your representative on this committee? If so, contact them and urge them to vote for H.F. 1198!
This legislation addresses the violence, harassment, and bullying that plague our young people in school. While the vast majority of GLBT youth report being harassed or bullied in school, most school districts' policies do not include protections for them.
H.F. 1198 and its companion in the senate would establish additional categories of protected characteristics in the state's model anti-bullying policy. Those categories include sexual orientation/gender identity; disability; national origin; and physical characteristics (such as size).
Act today!
Marriage Hearing Postponed
03-25-2009The hearing on the marriage equality bill that had been scheduled for this Friday has been postponed. The activity at the legislature is very intense and rescheduling is being done to accommodate bills for which there are definite votes planned. This hearing was to be informational only, and lawmakers believed priority should be given to bills that will receive a vote.
We still anticipate a hearing on the marriage bill at some point during this session.
ther bills to be heard:
March 26th: The health care agent bill will be heard in the House Human Services Committee.
March 27th: The domestic partner benefits for state employees will be heard in a senate committee.
Soon: The Safe Schools for All bill is expected to be heard in a house committee
Stay tuned to our website and E-news for all the latest developments!
Three GLBT bills pass in committee!
03-20-2009Three bills to improve the lives of GLBT people have moved forward in the Minnesota legislature: Safe Schools for All; Domestic Partner Benefits for State Employees; and Medical Agent protections.
more ...Workplace Alliance finds new home
03-11-2009The Workplace Alliance is now housed with Twin Cities Quorum, the GLBT Chamber of Commerce. This move signifies an important step in WPA's and Quorum's growth.
more ...Powerful testimony at Safe Schools bill hearing
02-27-2009The Senate Education Committee heard powerful testimony on March 18th for the Safe Schools for All bill which would expand anti-bullying, harassment and violence protections for GLBT and other youth.
more ...Marriage Equality Bills At the Capitol!
02-17-2009Marriage Equality Bills
Two marriage equality bills have been introduced at the legislature. While differing slightly in their language, their thrust is the same - to create marriage equality in our state!
Anoka-Hennepin School Board Changes GLBT Policy
02-11-2009OutFront
Lavender Law a success!
02-02-2009Minnesota's Chief Justice the first to address GLBT event.
more ...Support OutFront Minnesota's Legislative Agenda
01-30-2009OutFront Minnesota is working with the 2009 legislature on a series of bills to improve the lives of GLBT people across our state including legislation for marriage; safe schools; and health care initiatives.
Register for OutFront Minnesota's justFair Lobby Day!
01-22-2009
Come to the largest GLBT lobby day in the country
and help persuade lawmakers to consider GLBT-friendly legislation
This year, our legislative agenda includes:
Marriage equality billRecognizing marriages from out of stateSafe Schools bill - protecting GLBT and other youthHealth security for childrenRunaway and homeless youth supports
Full legislative agenda / Legislative updates
Come be part of this amazing day where you will:Meet with lawmakers about GLBT-friendly legislationRally and hear great speakersParticipate in workshops focused on hot topicsShow the state how strong the GLBT community is
Until recently many Minnesota lawmakers were unsympathetic to GLBT equality because they believed they had no GLBT or allied constituents.
With OutFront Minnesota's justFair Lobby Day - we have enabled those lawmakers to change their point of view because they've been meeting with their GLBT and allied constituents year after year.
Make sure to register for OutFront Minnesota's justFair Lobby Day on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009!
Amy Johnson's Letter to the Community
01-21-2009Dear Friends,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you and to share with you the excitement and the challenges of the coming years ahead, as OutFront
Become a Crisis Support Advocate!
01-16-2009Become a Crisis Support Advocate for the OutFront Minnesota Anti-Violence Program!
more ...Prop 8 Action Turns to Organizing
01-13-2009The outrage over the passage of Prop 8 is transforming into a move for action to repeal the federal DOMA law.
more ...Court rules against Rochester lesbians in athletic club case
01-07-2009The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled against lesbian couple Amy and Sarah Monson in their lawsuit against the Rochester Athlietic Club for discrimination in denying them a family membership.
more ...OutFront Minnesota names new Executive Director
12-17-2008We are very pleased to announce the selection of attorney and long-time community advocate and leader Amy Johnson to become the new OutFront Minnesota Executive Director.
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OutFront Minnesota receives PFund grant
11-24-2008OutFront Minnesota has received a $5,000 grant from PFund to support OutFront Minnesota's justFair Lobby Day - to be held April 23rd, 2009! PFund is the only Minnesota foundation dedicated exclusively to advancing social justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the Upper Midwest.
OutFront Minnesota thanks PFund for its generosity in helping us build on the nation's largest GLBT lobby day!
Read PFund press release announcing all grants.
Video and photos from Prop 8 protest
11-13-2008Nationwide protests on Saturday, November 15th against the passage of Prop 8 were powerful, peaceful, and made a bold statement about GLBT equality supporters' not backing down in our full campaign for equality. Demonstrations were held in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Fargo-Moorhead, and Duluth.
Watch video excerpts from the Minneapolis demonstration!
2008 election results
10-28-2008Celebrating Wins. Mourning Losses. The 2008 elections were a mix of happy and sad news - ranging from keeping a fair-minded majority in the state legislature to losing marriage equality ballot initiatives in other states.
Stay tuned to OutFront Minnesota Action for election results from a GLBT perspective.
OutFront Minnesota statement on marriage ballot initiatives.
Updated national map on GLBT family laws
OutFront Minnesota helps influence police work
10-28-2008OutFront Minnesota serves on the Police Community Relations Council whose primary goal is to address and improve various underserved communities' relationship with Minneapolis police.
more ...Hate crimes much higher than FBI report indicates
10-28-2008Hate crimes against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in
E-news updates
10-27-2008Read OutFront Minnesota's latest E-news
more ...Memorial service scheduled for Allan Spear
10-20-2008A public memorial service for the late Senator Allan Spear has been scheduled for Sunday, November 23rd, from 12:30 to 2:30 at Temple Israel at 2324 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis. A reception will follow.
OutFront Minnesota's statement on Allan Spear's death.
Former State Senator Allan Spear Dies
10-13-2008Former State Senator Allan Spear, one of the first openly gay elected state legislators in the country, has died. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Spear died of complications from surgery. Spear was a leader and icon of the GLBT community in Minnesota, including strong involvement with and support of OutFront Minnesota's work.
more ...Connecticut rules for marriage equality
10-10-2008The Connecticut Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional the state's denial of marriage rights to same-sex couples.
more ...Maple Grove GSA wins court victory
09-15-2008A federal appeals court has ended a three-year court battle, ruling on the side of the Maple Grove High School group Straights and Gays for Equality (SAGE) in its effort to have equal access to publicize its events.
more ...Statement on the RNC
08-13-2008Read OutFront Minnesota's statement on the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
more ...Statement on marriage litigation
08-13-2008Despite favorable marriage-equality rulings elsewhere, including Iowa, leading GLBT groups in Minnesota oppose a marriage-equality lawsuit in Minnesota.
more ...Assault outside gay bar
08-13-2008A man has been charged with assault in an incident outside the Eagle Bar in Minneapolis. Read story the Star Tribune report.
OutFront Minnesota receives new grants
08-06-2008OutFront Minnesota has received three recent grants totalling $125,000 to support the work of equality.
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