GLBT
Survey: Nearly 3 Percent Of Minnesotans Identify As LGBT
A new survey by Gallup says that an estimated 3.9 percent of Minnesotans identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Minneapolis Earns High Marks In LGBT Rights Survey
Minneapolis earned high marks on gay rights from the Human Rights Campaign’s newly released survey of 137 U.S. cities. The HRC announced the results of their Municipal Equality Index survey.
LGBT Group Challenges Denial To March In Parade
A youth organization claims it was denied a spot in Anoka’s Halloween parade because of its support for gay, bisexual and transgender people. Tammy Aaberg founded the group Justin’s Gift on behalf of her son who committed suicide in 2010.
Ravens Linebacker Attending Marriage Equality Fundraiser
Gov. Martin O’Malley is scheduled to join Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo for a fundraiser in support of same-sex marriage in Maryland. The two are set to take part in a Monday Night Football watching party at Mother’s Federal Hill Grille Monday night.
Woman To Play Female Romeo In Mpls. Production
Shakespeare probably never envisioned this — a woman playing Romeo as a woman in a Minneapolis theater production. Theatre Coup d’Etat plans to present “Romeo and Juliet” next month, with the love-stricken male Romeo played by a woman as a woman.
Missing From Pro-Gay Marriage TV Ads: Gay People
In one TV ad, a husband and wife talk fondly of a lesbian couple who moved into their neighborhood. In another, a married couple speaks of wanting fair treatment for their lesbian daughter. A third features a pastor talking supportively about gay unions.
Thousands In Town For Gay Softball World Series
All this week, thousands of athletes from around the country are taking the plate in the Twin Cities for the largest gay softball event in the country.
Hennepin Ruling: Same-Sex Partner Entitled To Inheritance
A referee in Hennepin County District Court has found that Minnesota’s Defense of Marriage Act does not deny same-sex partners the right to inherit each other’s assets.
Strategist Is Central Figure Against Gay Marriage
The man who is leading efforts against gay marriage around the country says his mission is to make voters understand what’s at stake.
Marriage Amendment At Forefront Of Pride 2012
The vote on a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage is still months away. But the issue was front and center at this year’s PRIDE Weekend.
Dayton To March In Gay Pride Parade
Gov. Mark Dayton will walk in the annual Twin Cities Pride parade in Minneapolis.
General Mills Opposes MN Amendment To Ban Gay Marriage
General Mills has announced its opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in Minnesota.
Man Not Allowed To Distribute Bibles At Pride Fest
A Wisconsin man will not be allowed to hand out Bibles at the upcoming Twin Cities Pride festival. A judge denied his request for an injunction that would force the Minneapolis parks board to allow him unrestricted access to festival grounds.
A Brave Transition By A Minn. Soldier
Specialist Ackley is a war veteran who served in Iraq with the 34th Red Bull infantry division in 2009. But a lot has changed since her return two years ago. Specialist John Ackley is now Ashley.
Target ‘Pride’ Shirts Anger Gay Marriage Opponents
Supporters of a marriage amendment on Minnesota’s November ballot aren’t too happy with the Target Corp. The Minneapolis retail chain is selling “Pride” T-shirts on its website to raise funds for a marriage equality group.























