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Minnesota school district faces another lawsuit over treatment of LGBT students

Minnesota school district faces another lawsuit over treatment of LGBT students

Thursday, August 11, 2011
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) this week filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Minneapolis on behalf of a sixth student, an out lesbian, who was harassed while attending school in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, where a "neutrality" policy prevents teachers and staff from addressing LGBT issues, including bullying.
MN's largest daily newspaper calls Anoka-Hennepin policy on LGBT issues 'gutless'

MN's largest daily newspaper calls Anoka-Hennepin policy on LGBT issues 'gutless'

Saturday, August 6, 2011
In a sharply worded editorial, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune this week criticized the Anoka-Hennepin School District, calling the state's largest schools district "gutless" for it's neutrality policy on LGBT issues.
MN school district -- subject of lawsuit, federal probe -- launches GLBT web page

MN school district -- subject of lawsuit, federal probe -- launches GLBT web page

Friday, July 29, 2011
Minnesota’s Anoka-Hennepin school district — which is the subject of a lawsuit and a federal investigation stemming from a spate of suicides by gay, or perceived gay teens — has launched a page on it website to address GLBT issues including bullying and harassment.
Michele Bachmann remains silent on teen suicides in her congressional district

Michele Bachmann remains silent on teen suicides in her congressional district

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
GOP presidential hopeful and Tea Party, Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has been noticeably silent on the spate of teen suicides in Anoka-Hennepin school district -- Minnesota's largest school district, which is located in the heart of Bachmann's district.
Minnesota students sue school district over neutrality policy on sexual orientation

Minnesota students sue school district over neutrality policy on sexual orientation

Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Anoka-Hennepin school district in Minneapolis -- Minnesota's largest school district -- is being sued in federal court by five gay and lesbian students over its policy regarding the teaching and discussion of sexual orientation in the classroom.
Parents of gay soldier crusade against Minnesota gay marriage ban

Parents of gay soldier crusade against Minnesota gay marriage ban

Sunday, July 3, 2011
From CNN comes this story of Cpl. Andrew Wilfahrt, 31, a U.S. Army soldier killed in Afghanistan earlier this year -- his parents have taken up the cause of gay rights, and are fighting against the proposed anti-gay marriage amendment in Minnesota.
MN campaign board says finance disclosure law applies to NOM donors

MN campaign board says finance disclosure law applies to NOM donors

Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board on Thursday ruled that corporate donations to groups advocating for or against a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage must be disclosed.
Battle lines drawn: Campaign to defeat MN anti-gay marriage amendment begins

Battle lines drawn: Campaign to defeat MN anti-gay marriage amendment begins

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
A ballot initiative that seeks voter approval to amend the Minnesota state constitution to ban same-sex marriage was approved in the state legislature in May. This new video aims to educate voters and gain support in opposing the amendment.
MN Family Council tells legislators gays engage in bestiality, pedophilia, deviant behavior

MN Family Council tells legislators gays engage in bestiality, pedophilia, deviant behavior

Thursday, May 26, 2011
The head of the anti-gay Minnesota Family Council, a main proponent of Minnesota's anti-gay marriage amendment, has defended his organization’s “legislative manual” that asserts gays and lesbians are more likely to engage in bestiality, pedophilia, and eating human excrement.
Minnesota governor gives anti-gay marriage amendment 'symbolic' veto

Minnesota governor gives anti-gay marriage amendment 'symbolic' veto

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
In a symbolic gesture, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Wednesday, vetoed a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage.
Minnesota GOP priority: Anti-gay marriage amendment over state budget

Minnesota GOP priority: Anti-gay marriage amendment over state budget

Monday, May 23, 2011
As reported late Saturday night, the Minnesota House voted 70-62 to place a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage on the 2012 ballot. The following video is a local CBS News [...]
Bad news this week: anti-gay bill passes in Minnesota, slow progress in New York

Bad news this week: anti-gay bill passes in Minnesota, slow progress in New York

Monday, May 23, 2011
It's almost all bad news this week, with an anti-gay measure gaining ground in Minnesota, slow progress in New York, a resignation in North Carolina, and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker staking out a position against LGBT hospital visitation.
Minnesota House approves ballot initiative to ban same-sex marriage

Minnesota House approves ballot initiative to ban same-sex marriage

Saturday, May 21, 2011
The Minnesota House of Representatives just moments ago voted 70-62 to approve a ballot initiate aimed at amending the Minnesota constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
Several Minnesota legislators seeking to 'protect' traditional marriage, are divorced

Several Minnesota legislators seeking to 'protect' traditional marriage, are divorced

Friday, May 20, 2011
A new report by The American Independent indicates that several key Minnesota state legislators who say they want to protect marriage, are divorced.
Minnesota House adjourns without voting on anti-gay marriage amendment

Minnesota House adjourns without voting on anti-gay marriage amendment

Friday, May 20, 2011
The Minnesota House of Representatives adjourned Thursday night without voting on a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage.
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