Gender/GLBT

"A very loving and supporting family, the Fritz's": Patti Fritz and lesbian niece Liz on no vote

It's become quite popular for opponents of the freedom to marry to introduce their fear of the B-word into the discussion, while in some progressive circles, discussing opponents' perceived bigotry overshadowed any celebration of this week's tremendous victory in the bipartisan vote to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Photo/video blog of the same-sex marriage victory at the Capitol

The UpTake has a team (Jason Barnett, Nick Coleman, Allison Herrera, Hlee Lee, Analiese Miller and Mike McIntee) in place to cover today’s historic Senate vote on same-sex marriage. Check-in throughout the proceedings to get a look at what’s happening.

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Minnesota Senate approves same-sex marriage; Capitol throng celebrates historic victory

Live UpTake Report, From the Capitol:

4:18 p.m. May 13, 2013: The Senate has passed the same-sex marriage bill on a vote of 37-30.

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Dia de las Madres

Corcoran Neighborhood Organization Mujeres en Acción y Poder les hace la cordial invitación para celebrar junto con nosotros lo siguiente:

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El Grupo Mujeres en Acción se reune con el alcalde

El 27 de marzo, la líder del grupo Mujeres en Acción, Silvia Pérez, junto con otras líderes de Mujeres en Acción, se encontraron con el alcalde Rybak para ser reconocidas por su compromiso con el vecindario y compromiso con la ciudad. Adicionalmente, les fue entregada una proclama que declara el 27 de marzo, 2013 como: Día de Mujeres en Acción y Poder.

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The Guthrie Theater at 50: A legacy of artistic excellence, if not always diversity

Photos, top to bottom: Nancy Wickwire and Robert Jackson in the Guthrie's 1966 production of The Dance of Death; the Guthrie's original building as photographed that same year; the Guthrie's opening night audience in 1963 (all from the collection of the Minnesota Historical Society); the Guthrie today (photo by Mark Vancleave, courtesy Guthrie Theater).

This week marked the 50th anniversary of the first play staged at the Guthrie Theater. On May 7, 1963, Sir Tyrone Guthrie’s bold new experiment opened its production of Hamlet, directed by the Guthrie at their brand new theater adjacent to the Walker Art Center. Whether you love Minnesota’s largest theater or hate it—or, like me, have intensely mixed feelings about it—there’s no denying the impact that the institution has had on the Twin Cities' cultural life.

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Minnesota House passes Marriage Equality bill, the Jewish perspective

The mood at the Minnesota State Capitol today was one of pure joy when the House of Representatives passed the marriage equality bill 75-59 on Thursday. The bill will now go to the DFL controlled Senate for a vote on Monday. Should it pass the Senate it will go to Governor Mark Dayton (DFL), who has said he will sign the bill should it reach his desk.

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COMMUNITY VOICES | Children ask the world of us

As a mother of 7, I have always had an open door policy for my children’s friends and many of the young people in my community. Most of my children’s friends have been a part of our lives since they were in Junior High. Today, they continue to visit my house knowing it’s a place where they are safe, nurtured, cared for and most likely will be fed.

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University of Minnesota Men’s sports teams get almost three times the money as women’s, raising equity concerns

Minnesota athletic director Joel Maturi, left, announced he would step-down from his position during a press conference with University President Eric Kaler, right, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, at TCF Bank Stadium. (Daily File photo by Mark Vancleave)

University of Minnesota athletics spending has favored men over women in areas that show a lack of dedication to Title IX, the federal law that prohibits gender discrimination in education.

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Same-sex marriage passes in MN House; Senate vote expected Monday

EDITOR'S NOTE: Legislation that will allow same-sex marriage in the state of Minnesota passed the Minnesota House on May 9, by a vote of 75-59.

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