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Beth-Ann Bloom

Woodbury, MN
Commenter for
3 years 46 weeks

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Posted on 05/21/13 at 01:54 pm in response to DFL leaders declare session a wide-ranging success

No government shutdown. No special session. Support for education. Increased fairness in the tax system. And time for same sex marriage.

At the beginning of the session I boldly asserted that this legislature and its leaders could walk and chew gum simultaneously. I'm glad these leaders had the stic em to prove me right.

Posted on 05/20/13 at 03:26 pm in response to Anti-bullying bill dies in Senate

I fear that this action is the beginning of a backlash to the marriage vote. Who can be opposed to protecting children from bullying so they are free to learn in school and survive their childhoods without scars from their classmates?

Those of us who value the diversity in our community, who stand with our LGBT neighbors, and who understand the importance of giving unlimited opportunities to children with disabilities need to remain stalwart in the face of this backlash. Progressive...

Posted on 05/09/13 at 03:49 pm in response to Historic 75-59 House vote clears way for Minnesota same-sex marriage

Minnesota shows that love is love and legislative courage is to be celebrated. These changes come with heart work built on the shoulders of big-hearted folks who came beffore us.

Posted on 05/07/13 at 11:41 am in response to Gay-marriage bill has votes to pass Minnesota House, sponsor Clark says

THIS is the WEEK to stand for love for all Minnesotans!

Posted on 05/07/13 at 12:54 pm in response to Gay-marriage bill has votes to pass Minnesota House, sponsor Clark says

So many Minnesotans owe a debt of gratitude to families like the Reitans who have embraced not only their own children with love but who have taken the time to reach out statewide and show all of us the true value of unconditional acceptance and love. Minnesota is a better place because of those families!

Posted on 05/08/13 at 10:35 am in response to Gay-marriage bill has votes to pass Minnesota House, sponsor Clark says

The other estimated cost to the state would be incurred if state employees married their same sex partners and added them as dependents for insurance purposes. Estimated costs were for several hundred thousand dollars to pay the employer's portion of coverage. This amount is miniscule compared to the cost of insuring dependents of current state employees. Since we have contractually agreed to pay part of the benefits for some employees families , it seems mean spirited to exclude others.

Posted on 04/26/13 at 03:33 pm in response to Church's rhetoric does not reflect changes to Safe and Supportive Schools Act

Rep Davnie, thanks for the extraordinarily clear description of the bill and its changes. We are fortunate to have representatives so committed to keeping our schools and our students safe. 1974 was not a winning season for the NY Mets, but 2013 can be a winning season for Minnesota students!

Posted on 04/26/13 at 12:22 pm in response to Scott Honour Q-A: GOP's first candidate for governor wants to reform government, improve business climate

More vetting, research, and analysis in these few comments than anywhere else on this "new" candidate from the AEI!

Posted on 04/24/13 at 04:37 pm in response to Catholic Church favors anti-bullying efforts — just not so-called 'Safe and Supportive Schools Act'

Just to be clear I am Catholic and love practicing my religion but neither Mr Adkins nor the rest of the hierarchy speak for me in secular matters. Pay no attention to the man behind the mitre.

As decent Minnesotans we owe protection from bullying to all students even those who go to Catholic schools. Children are precious and should not be tortured byt heir peers, their teachers, or anyone's church.

Posted on 04/24/13 at 04:31 pm in response to Marriage equality: Legislators, stand on the right side of love — and of history

Mayor Wittnebel, thank you for so candidly telling the story of your love and your family. Minnesotans are good people who respect their neighbors. This should be the year that we make sure that our laws respect you too.