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News from within the borders of Minnesota, the first Midwestern state to vote down a constitutional gay marriage ban in 2012. Democratic Governor Mark Dayton signd the bill into law in May, which then took effect in August of 2013. Learn more about past and present obstacles toward achieving equality in Minnesota, including hate crimes law, transgender rights, adoption, and other rights denied to same-sex couples and LGBT people. We stay on top of developments so that you can stay informed about this issue.
Vance Boelter allegedly included Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan in notebooks about his targets.
Here’s a look at Melissa Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and family aide.
“We’re in the fight of our lives,” Craig said in an interview with The Advocate. “But I’m holding up pretty well, and I’m up for the fight.”
She has successfully flipped a Republican district blue.
Five people have been charged in connection with the killing and brutal torture of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.
One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.
Craig, a representative from Minnesota, was elected by House Democrats on Tuesday.
The out lesbian is one of the vulnerable Democrats hoping to beat anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans in this year's election.
Republicans would have you believe transgender people present an existential threat to Americans. Why were they ignored in the debate?
Ahead of Tuesday’s debate, The Advocate spoke with former students of the Minnesota governor who say he is who he is.
The gay politician, who is considered one of the Democratic Party’s best communicators, is playing Donald Trump’s far-right running mate.
’We’re not going back to the discrimination,” Kamala Harris’s running mate said in a keynote address over the weekend.
LGBTQ+ people face escalating discrimination and a social life often dominated by alcohol-centric social spaces, but there are many other resources available to them.
Vice President Kamala Harris praised her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's LGBTQ+ allyship.
The Navy veteran spoke to other vets at a VFW post in St. Paul.
JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, filed charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 after she was denied entry into USAPL women’s competitions.
The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.
”I hope that people continue to talk to their LGBTQ family members and try to get to know them better, try to get to a level of acceptance and love,” Jason Hackett told The Advocate.
The North Star State has officially banned book bans.
The teenagers who allegedly targeted queer people at a punk rock show in Minneapolis are facing seven felony charges.
