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Minnesota's two-year reversal on same-sex marriage
Politics & Policy

The personal became political in Minnesota's two-year reversal on same-sex marriage

By Beth Hawkins | 05/14/13

A mere six months ago, Minnesota was in line to become the 31st state to enact a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples.

Christian Science Monitor

No clear path forward for Bulgaria after election split

By Andrew MacDowall | 05/14/13

The discovery of hundreds of thousands of illegal ballots has left Sunday's already divisive electoral results even more uncertain — and likely compounded Bulgaria's ongoing problems.

gang of eight
Community Voices

Protect survivors of torture in immigration reform

By Curt Goering | 05/14/13

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is attempting to gut the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” proposal by filing amendments striking critical protections from the bill.

Vikings unveil stadium design: What do you think?
Politics & Policy

Vikings unveil stadium design: What do you think?

By MinnPost staff | 05/13/13

The plan calls for a modern-looking, angular structure with huge doors and lots of natural lighting. Do you like it?

The voting board displays HF 1054's final tally in the Senate: 37-30
Politics & Policy

Joyful same-sex marriage supporters rally after Minnesota Senate approval

By James Nord | 05/13/13

The party will continue Tuesday with the governor’s signature and a follow-up outdoor musical celebration in St. Paul.

D.C. Dispatches

Paulsen won't run for Senate or governor, will seek re-election to U.S. House

By Devin Henry | 05/13/13

WASHINGTON — Paulsen will run for re-election to his 3rd District seat instead.

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MinnClips

Sen. Minority Leader David Hann reacts to latest budget plans

By Tom Nehil | 05/13/13

Hann is skeptical of the DFL drive to raise taxes.

Watch the gay-marriage Senate floor debate live
Politics & Policy

Watch the gay-marriage Senate floor debate

By the UpTake | 05/13/13

The Minnesota Senate's floor speeches on the gay marriage have ended. The bill passed 37-30.

On decision day, symbols and hope abound
Politics & Policy

Same-sex marriage: On decision day, symbols and hope abound

By Beth Hawkins | 05/13/13

Sen. Scott Dibble is expected today to be wearing a pin from the late Sen. Allan Spear’s 1974 campaign.

Christian Science Monitor

IRS tea party scandal unlikely to fade as Congress plans investigations

By Brad Knickerbocker | 05/13/13

The IRS has apologized for targeting tea party groups. But that hasn’t satisfied critics pushing for congressional investigations, and they're still waiting for President Obama to speak out.