Archive for July, 2009

U.S. Census Now Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages The decision to count same-sex marriages in the national census repeals an earlier decision made under the Bush Administration. Before now, the Defense of Marriage Act had prevented the federal government from recognizing legal, state-mandated same-sex marriages. However, on Friday, June 19th, 2009, the White House stated that the...
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Back by popular demand: Pamela Gien’s The Syringa Tree reopens at The Jungle! Join us for a sneak peek of The Syringa Tree! Suggested donation of $5 at the door. *Wedneday, July 29th 2009 *Thursday, July 30th 2009 *Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. The Syringa Tree By Pamela Gien Directed by Joel Sass July 31- August 30 Starring Sarah Agnew The incomparable Sarah...
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You vote, call, write, attend the occasional protest and nothing seems to change. A lawsuit is different. Once the suit is filed, the issue is going to be heard and decided. Change will be made. We need $10,000 on hand to get this marriage equality lawsuit filed and we are nearly there. If you want...
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From Barrie Jean Borich, via Ann Freeman. Dear People: Are you, or is anyone you love, contemplating graduate school in Creative Writing or Liberal Studies? Are you a Hamline MFA or Liberal Studies alum who misses the graduate classroom? Would you like the opportunity to try out a graduate course without committing to graduate school? Many...
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From OutFront Minnesota. Saint Paul Mayor Signs Domestic-Partner Ordinance Following 6-0 City Council Vote In front of about 60 people gathered at Camp Bar in downtown Saint Paul, Mayor Chris Coleman added his signature to an ordinance creating Minnesota’s third municipal domestic-partner registry. The ordinance, introduced by Council members Lee Helgen and Dave Thune, had been...
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From Quiana Perkins. The YWCA of Minnepaolis is seeking volunteers for the 2nd Annual Women’s Triathlon on Sunday August 16th. Here is what a 2008 partcipants said about the volunteers: For me the best thing about the tri was your volunteers. I don’t know how you did it but EVERY ONE of them was helpful, nice, cheerful,...
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From Juliana Pegues. Hello friends, Please read the following below– a great cause for arts and activism (and many great prizes!). I’m part of a group that is hoping to organize the next summit here in the Twin Cities in two years. Let me know if you are planning on donating, so we get...
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Figuring Facebook, Linked In and All the Rest: Find out what you and your business need to know Friday, August 14, 2009 11:30am – 1:00pm Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel 2901 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN Phone: 6128217600 Email: info@twincitiesquorum.com This month Quorum gets hands-on with our business lunch. Bring your laptop and all questions about best business practices for LinkedIn,...
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From Cindy Zwicky. Mission Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) is a nonviolent, feminist organization that works in solidarity with others to create a system of social equality, self-determination and justice through education, action and the empowerment of women. WAMM’s purpose is to dismantle systems of militarism, economic exploitation and global oppression. The organization is a non-profit...
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Via What’s Up Ladies. FRIDAY, July 24 Soiree @ Solera Host: Gay Twin Cities Happy hour, returns to the Solera Rooftop for another midsummer night’s session. Bring your friends to frolic and flirt under the stars! 5 PM – 2 AM 900 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis MN
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