Gender/GLBT
Beauty and solidarity: Exhibit and presentation celebrate strength and culture of Oromo women
A new photography exhibit and cultural presentation at Augsburg College’s Foss Center on February 24 and 25 aims to show the strength, beauty and endurance of Ethiopian women who have joined in solidarity and peace despite many obstacles. Through photographs and talks by the artist and two Oromo women from Ethiopia, the presentation will shine light on both the deep challenges and strength of women in East Africa.MORE »
Two questions to help you decide your vote on the Minnesota Marriage Amendment
- If Pat and Chris want to form a business partnership in your home state, should their genders play any role in determining whether that partnership is legal?
- Should the government play any role in deciding the rules regarding religious ceremonies like christenings and bar mitzvahs?
Conservatives, take note: As University of Chicago economics professor Richard Thaler MORE »
Senate attempt to repeal anti-gay amendment fails
An attempt to repeal an anti-gay marriage amendment failed in a Senate committee on Wednesday. Rep. Mary Jo McGuire of Falcon Heights (pictured, above) attempted to amend a proposed — and controversial — voter ID constitutional amendment with language that would repeal the anti-gay marriage amendment. The effort failed along party lines.MORE »
"SEVEN" tells the story of seven strong women, as told by seven renowned playwrights
A new local theatre company, Chain Reaction Theatre Project (CRTP), is tackling a play by seven playwrights featuring seven women from around the world that have fought for justice and empowerment of women in their home countries. Partnering with local nonprofits that focus on helping women here in Minnesota, SEVEN will be produced throughout the Twin Cities community as a way to engage and inspire people to get involved in the issues.MORE »
The Catholic Hierarchy goes to war…against me, a Catholic who happens to disagree with them
Today at Mass at Basilica came the expected Declaration of War (my interpretation) by the Catholic Hierarchy against the majority of us in the pews and not, who do not buy the promulgated line.MORE »
Minnesota rabbis oppose marriage amendment
On Nov. 6, Minnesota voters will be asked this question: “Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to provide that only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota?”MORE »
Asking for a change of heart
Normally I post photo images. Today I am posting almost exclusively words.MORE »
Love story: Young TVbyGIRLS filmmakers explore an age-old topic
Sixteen years ago, Barbara Wiener supported a friend through a grueling, 40-hour labor. When a baby girl was finally born, Wiener was inspired. "I remember holding her and promising to make growing up for her easier," Wiener recalled.MORE »
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Gopher volleyball team
This weekend we celebrated the 40th anniversary of passage of Title IX, the landmark legislation that has bedeviled Athletic Directors and made the way for young women for four decades.MORE »
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