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Minnesota Blog Cabin

MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 5/17

By Tom Nehil | 05/17/13

Legislature should wrap up early, scenes from the gay-marriage celebration, home birding in Minnesota and more.

Global Post

Iranian LGBTs flee persecution via 'underground railroad'

By Marie Doezema | 05/17/13

Two Canadian organizations have helped hundreds of gay, lesbian and transgender refugees win asylum and start new lives.

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples
Macro, Micro, Minnesota

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples

By Louis D. Johnston | 05/17/13

Our economy benefits when people can choose household arrangements that suit them and pool their incomes and spending decisions.

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Community Voices

The movement for LGBT equality in Minnesota: Storytelling and activism in action

By Monica Meyer | 05/17/13

The movement for LGBT equality in Minnesota was built by individuals who were brave enough to share their stories.

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MinnClips

In wake of same-sex marriage signing, Gov. Mark Dayton appears on 'The Last Word' with Lawrence O'Donnell

By Tom Nehil | 05/16/13

The governor speculated that Minnesota's move might lead the way for other states in the Midwest.

The Amsterdam's Jon Oulman and Mayor Chris Coleman
Arts & Culture

The Suburbs and Mayor Coleman lead celebratory crowd in 'Love Is the Law'

By Jim Walsh | 05/15/13

For four hours people milled about Ecolab Plaza, dancing, singing, hugging, sweating in the record heat, and savoring a monumental civil-rights moment.

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Community Voices

Marriage, or not? One more state where gays can choose

By Rev. Gordon C. Stewart | 05/15/13

My son doesn’t want to get married. He just wants for anyone who chooses the covenant of marriage to have that choice.

Dayton signs marriage-equality law on Capitol steps
Politics & Policy

Dayton signs marriage-equality law on Capitol steps

By Beth Hawkins | 05/14/13

As he signed multiple copies of the bill, a crowd of thousands enveloped the Capitol with roars and cheers for the third time in less than a week.

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Politics & Policy

Watch as Gov. Dayton signs same-sex marriage bill

By The UpTake | 05/14/13

Dayton signed the bill during a ceremony on the Capitol steps Tuesday afternoon.

Two Cities

St. Paul to host celebratory concert after signing of gay marriage bill

By Joe Kimball | 05/14/13

After the governor's 5 p.m. public signing at the Capitol, there will be a procession to downtown for the concert at Ecolab Plaza.