an article to quote

Hopefully, everyone has read Wheelock Whitney's editorial in the Strib about why republicans should support marriage equality.  If you haven't, Click HERE to read it.

"I oppose the amendment as a businessperson. A key to fostering a strong economic climate is attracting and retaining the best talent. Period. Gay men and lesbians are among the most talented people out there. Needless and hurtful laws like the proposed marriage amendment drive them away. They also drive away innovative people of any sexual orientation who simply want to live in a place that respects and celebrates the diversity of life."- WHEELOCK WHITNEY

Click HERE to read the full Editorial

Have a Gay "Weekend" at the Uptown Theatre

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"Weekend is a disarmingly delicate and daring drama set in Nottingham, England and featuring breakout performances by Tom Cullen and Chris New. After hanging out with his straight mates on a Friday night, Russell (Cullen) heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up an artist named Glen (New) and unexpectedly spends most of the next 48 hours with him in bedrooms and bars, telling stories and having sex. As they spend more time together, sharing snippets of their lives, they begin to reveal the things that hold them back as much as push them forward and develop a connection that will resonate throughout their lives. Weekend is an affecting and naturalistic romance, a beautiful exploration of how two people can come together only briefly, yet impact each other in a profound way. Winner of the Grand Jury Award for Outstanding International Dramatic Feature at the 2011 Outfest Film Festival and the Emerging Visions Audience Award for Best Film at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival. Written and directed by Andrew Haigh (Greek Pete)."  via Landmark Theatre



Weekend will run for one week only.  It opens Friday, Oct 21st with shows at (2:30 4:45) 7:10 9:30 at the Uptown Theater.

Check the theater's website for other days show times.


Click HERE for the Theater's website




 

Ginger love for your iphone

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We've all seen "fat booth" photos of our friends (the iphone app that ads a few extra pounds to pics).

Now its time to ginger up your life with "Ginger Booth"

Simply snap a picture, or use one of your existing ones, and follow a few easy steps. POOF, you now know how you'd look with red hair.

Click HERE to learn about Ginger Booth  in the app store

A gay University of Minnesota couple said they were attacked for showing affection.

Photo by Anthony Kwan for  MN Daily

"While walking from the downtown Target to a bus stop Friday, Sept. 23, Dennis said the couple — both University of Minnesota sophomores — was assaulted by a group of 15 men who repeatedly punched and kicked him as they yelled gay slurs." - Amanda Bankston, MN Daily

Click HERE to read Bankston's Article over at the MN Daily

one year to victory

Minnesotans United for All Families will start the one year countdown to Election Day 2012 with their "One Day United for All Families" house party.



On Nov 6th, 2011,  people across the state will be hosting parties in their homes.  While the goal is to raise money for MUAF to  defeat the amendment,  it is also a great reminder that the vote is one year away.  It will take ALL OF US to help defeat it.

Click HERE to learn how YOU can host a Countdown fundraiser in your home

standards

big gay race pics

Click HERE to see MUAF's photos from the Big Gay Race

Bishop of Minnesota Speaks Out for Marriage Equality

The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior
IX Bishop, Episcopal Church of Minnesota

Click HERE to read the full story on Walk with Integrity

Happy National Coming OUT Day!

photo by Terry Richardson

Put on your gayest outfit (no, not that one, the other one) and celebrate National Coming Out Day!



"NCOD was founded in 1988 by Robert Eichberg, a psychologist from New Mexico and Jean O'Leary, an openly-gay political leader from Los Angeles, on behalf of the personal growth workshop The Experience and National Gay Rights Advocates.^[3][4] The date of October 11 was chosen because it was the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.^[5]
The first headquarters was located in the West Hollywood, California offices of the National Gay Rights Advocates. 18 states participated in the first NCOD, which was covered in the national media. In its second year, the headquarters moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico and participation grew to 21 states. After a media push in 1990, NCOD was observed in all 50 states and seven other countries. Participation continued to grow and in 1990 NCOD merged their efforts with the Human Rights Campaign Fund.^{" via Wikipedia}


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