Archive for February, 2009

As much as I like One Nation News, I’m-a have to quit you on account of your non-permanent story links. They don’t break gracefully, either. #
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This article originally appeared in the Twin Cities Daily Planet on February 13, 2009. By Mary Turck, TC Daily Planet February 13, 2009 Lenders discriminate. Housing is segregated. Communities of color are hit harder by the foreclosure crisis than anyone else. That’s the ugly face of racial discrimination in the Twin Cities revealed...
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Andy Birkey reports on HF 999, a bill introduced in the Minnesota House last week that would change the word “marriage” in state statute to “civil union contract” effectively taking the state out of the religious aspects of marriage. The bill would also change the definition of civil union to mean “two parties, recognized...
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From Laurie McGinley. Laurie says: Janet Bystrom, who currently works at Face To Face, is working to raise money for the trans community. There are some scary funding decisions being made and she is taking assertive action to ensure that services don’t disappear for trans youth. ATTENTION! Your help is urgently needed in order...
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From Ann Freeman. The Sirly Girly Show: The show that puritans are protesting and hedonists are hailing! Starring Foxy Tann and The Gentleman King. Thursday, February 26, 2009, 10:00pm-midnight Bryant Lake Bowl Theater 810 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN After she finished drinkin’ and he finished talkin’, Foxy...
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Erica says: I just saw this and it is amazing. A great story and incredibly, unbelievably well acted by Sonja Parks. Highly recommended. Directed by Noël Raymond Featuring Sonja Parks February 20 – March 22, 2009 One actress, 16 characters. This multi-award-winning, tour-de-force solo show is...
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Presented by Teatro del Pueblo and Intermedia Arts Teatro del Pueblo joins forces with Intermedia Arts, the Walker Art Center and Macalester College to bring the biggest, brightest and best Political Theatre Festival yet! This year includes new plays from around the world and the Minnesota debut of REPRESENTA!, written and performed by renowned...
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The conference is April 18. Take advantage of early bird rates now! Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Rainbow Families Conference! Special rates are available for E-12 educators, college students and adult volunteers, and sliding fee scale is also available. Sponsorship, vendor and ad purchase opportunities exist, as well. Click here to...
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Ann says: This is an amazing blog carnival for women of color and allies from around the planet. A wide arrange of writing on topics from racism to feminism to gender and much more. I’m honored to have two posts included in the Carnival. http://tellitwocspeak.blogspot.com This post was submitted by Ann Freeman.
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GLBTQ Youth Homelessness Awareness Fundraiser Thurs, Feb 26, 5:30 PM The Lounge Night Club, Mpls The Bridge for Youth is hosting our first-ever GLBTQ Youth Homelessness Awareness Fundraiser! More details coming soon. For more information now, contact Sandra at 612-805-8570.
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