Gender/GLBT

Peace and war: An Iraq veteran's experience at war earned her an unanticipated education

By Mikki Morrissette, Minnesota Women’s Press

Meghan had dreamed of studying abroad in Spain. But she never dreamed she would get an entirely different type of education serving two tours of duty in Iraq with the Minnesota National Guard.

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Thoughts on the recent Star Tribune poll on same-sex marriage

By David Schultz, Schultz's Take

In a February 25-27, Star Tribune poll that was reported on March 6, “Fifty-three percent of Minnesotans say the state statute banning same-sex unions should stand. Only 38 percent say legislators should overturn the law this year, while 9 percent are undecided.” The is poll has generated significant discussion, with opponents of same-sex marriage contending that its results validate their argument that the rejection of the marriage amendment last fall does not translate into support for same-sex marriage in Minnesota. Supporters of same-sex marriage contend that the poll was flawed, pointing to the language or wording of the questions.

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Schultz's Take

Same sex marriage debate moves to House floor

By Lee Ann Schutz Wahi, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Minnesotans overwhelmingly defeated a proposal in November 2012 to enshrine in the state constitution that marriage is between one man and one woman. With a bill before the House Civil Law Committee that would allow for same gender marriages, amendment supporters caution lawmakers not to interpret the previous voter mandate as support for this particular bill.

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Training sought for helping veterans in crisis

By Liz Stoever, Session Weekly/Session Daily

Public safety personnel could receive training to prepare themselves for handling veterans in crisis.

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Overflow crowds for hearings on Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Bill; Senate, House committees pass bill

By staff, The Uptake

UPDATED 3/13 - Tuesday afternoon Minnesota’s Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage by a 5-3 vote. The House Civil Law Committee approved a similar bill Tuesday evening 10-7. The votes come before a Friday deadline where all policy bills must pass in one committee. (Video below.)

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United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women annual meeting called "inspiring"

By Carolyn Chalmers and Helen Rubenstein, The Advocates for Human Rights

“Dreamers and Doers” is a phrase we heard repeatedly at the United Nations’ 57th Annual Meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women held last week in New York City. Dreamers imagine eliminating violence against women and girls around the world and creative ways to achieve those dreams. Doers make the dreams come true.

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The Advocates for Human Rights

March 15: Day of decision for cautious Minnesota Democrats

By David Schultz, Schultz's Take

By March 15, we will have a better idea of what Minnesota Democrats in the legislature are made of. But if early indications are correct, timidity, cautious, and maybe disorganized are the words that best describe the DFL majority approach to governing this year.

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Schultz's Take

American Girl Fashion Show on the Northside: Junior League of Minneapolis rolls out the red carpet and turns back the clock

By Jay Gabler, Front Row Seat

Photos by Jay Gabler

The historic Capri Theater in North Minneapolis has had many different looks over the years, but it may never have been so pink as on the weekend of March 8-10. The Junior League of Minneapolis decked the theater lobby in pink and balloons for its 12th annual American Girl Fashion Show.

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Same-sex marriage opponents take to Capitol

By Jessica Lee, The Minnesota Daily

Clergy, state legislators and Minnesotans rallied at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon against a bill that would legalize same-sex marriages in Minnesota.

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OPINION | Minnesota: not a clean history in acceptance and tolerance

By Barb Teed, Community Voices

I am not surprised by the Star Tribune March 6 Minnesota Poll showing a majority of Minnesotans oppose l

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