MN said NO celebration

Thank you Minnesota United Happy Hour 

Thursday, November 15

6pm-9pm 

Lush Food Bar

"WE DID IT MINNESOTA!!!

 A huge shoutout and thanks to MN United for all of their tireless efforts to defeat this hurtful amendment.

It's time for us all to celebrate together and thank them personally for all of their hard work. We have invited the staff of MN United to come and join us for happy hour. Come down, buy them a drink, shake their hands and let them know what their work meant to you.

 The drink special is 2-4-1s from 6-9. Hope to see everyone there!"

Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook

Election Viewing Parties

Today is the Day!

Today is the big day!

LUSH, Camp, Saloon, Minnesotans United, and Jetset all have viewing parties.

So after you VOTE NO, head on over to one of these events.

Learn about them after the jump

Bid on a Dinner for 4 with Chris Kluwe

OH YEAH!!

You can bid on a dinner for 4 with  Chris Kluwe!


100% of the proceeds go to MN United


Click HERE

statement from Faith Director for Minnesotans United for All Families

The following is a statement from Grant Stevensen, a pastor at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in St. Paul and Faith Director for Minnesotans United for All Families. Below this statement is an open letter to Minnesotans from some of the state’s most prominent clergy members urging a respectful debate around the marriage amendment.




An Open Letter to Minnesotans

In the heat of a debate like this one – the debate over the proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples – people naturally feel very passionate about their position and opinion. That passion – when used for good – inspires Minnesotans on all sides of this conversation to take action and get involved in our community. But occasionally, that passion spills past the boundaries of civil discourse and action.

Recent events have suggested that the debate over the proposed marriage amendment is likely to get even more intense in the next 40 days. Reports of golf balls thrown through car windows, confrontations at the State Fair, and acts of violence in greater Minnesota have sprung up in recent weeks. We know that this is not the manner of debate that we have always and continue to strive for in the state of Minnesota.

Vote No Pub Crawl in Uptown

Vote No Pub Crawl
Saturday, September 29th
3:00pm
Uptown



"It's getting close to the election and early polls are a little too close for comfort; it's time to take action! Let's have a presence in Uptown on Saturday, September 29th to educate and encourage equality.

With the response we've gotten so far, we will not be traveling from bar-to-bar as one 400-person group. Specials are listed below (more to come)

Learn more after the jump

LUSH votes no

Lush Food Bar staff votes no

Lookn' good guys

Click HERE to order your own Vote No t-shirt

Big Gay Race

The Big Gay Race
Saturday, September 29th
9:00am-12:00pm
65 Southeast Main Street, Mpls (near Wilde Roast)


Last year The Big Gay Race was a huge success, as over 2,000 happy, smiling warriors took to the streets of Minneapolis in support of love, commitment, and equality for ALL.

This year, The Big Gay Race will be even BIGGER. It will take place on Saturday, September 29th, and will start on Main Street in Northeast Minneapolis near Wilde Roast Cafe.

Please register for The Big Gay Race at: http://mnunited.org/biggayrace/


The race begins on Main Street under the Central Ave bridge. The out-and-back course runs down historic St. Anthony Main Street and then crosses the Stone Arch Bridge with a fantastic view of downtown Minneapolis. Next, it runs up West River Parkway, turns around, re-crosses the Stone Arch Bridge and ends in Father Hennepin Park. The race is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long. Miles 1, 2, and 3 will be marked.


Click HERE to learn more

Minnesotans of all faiths

"The real truth is that Minnesotans of all faiths and religious backgrounds are working with us to defeat this hurtful amendment. Are you a person faith who opposes limiting the freedom to marry? Be sure to share this with everyone you know!"- MN United

Love for Chris Kluwe

photo via 

Viking Punter Chris Kluwe just scored some major points in our book.

Kluwe recored a PRO EQUALITY radio ad for Minnesotans United for All Families.


Thanks Chris!

Click HERE to read more about it

First EVER MN Governor's Pride Reception

Governor  Dayton's Pride Reception
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
6:00pm until 8:00pm

Courtyard at Washington Lofts
801 Washington Ave N,
Minneapolis MN 55401



"Please join Governor Mark Dayton

Along with co-hosts:

David Potter & Darwin Lookingbill • Jeremy Bue • Project 515 • Cristine Almeida • Kirk Ballard & Tim Dordell • Barry Berg • Scott Benson & Joe Andrews • David Bjork • Steve Bubul & Lee Lewis • Lois Carlson • Dan Dvorak & Matt Wenz • Scott Flaherty & Adam Foss • Shawn Gensch & Scott Steen • Ed Guzek & Paul Bechard • Kirstin Hibbard • John Kuntz & Thomas Amon • Tom Knabel • Maury & Julie Landsman • Archana Nath • Charlie Nauen & PJ Pofahl • Bob Owens • John Sullivan • Rory Zamansky

for the first-ever Minnesota Governor’s Pride Reception to benefit Minnesotans United for All Families

Tuesday, June 19 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Courtyard at 801 Washington Lofts 801 Washington Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55401

Music by Larry McDonough, Carol Bergquist and Richard Terrill

Suggested donation $25 • $100 • $250 • $500


To RSVP or for further information visit: www.mnunited.org/GovernorsReception or contact Alfonso Wenker, alfonso@mnunited.org or 651-330-6852"

Click HERE for the event on Facebook

Concert For Equality

Concert For Equality
Thursday, June 21, 2012
7:30pm until 10:00pm
The Pour House
10 South 5th Street, Mpls, MN 55402


"Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs and their Mighty BIG Band present a "Concert For Equality".

Tickets are $25 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit MN United For All Families, as the November Vote For The Purposed Marriage Amendment nears. Join us for a fantastic concert event, sponsored by Lavender Magazine, as PRIDE kicks off this summer.

Come see Erin Schwab in her first ever Concert with Jay Fuchs and an AMAZING band, at The Pour House, a newly opened music venue with Full Bar, Tasty Food and Fabulous Bar and Wait Staff.

The Pour House is in the Lumber Exchange Building and you will LOVE it. There will be plenty of cocktails flowing while we sing and play while raising some money. I can't think of a better way to spend Thursday, June 21st, 7:30-10, than with all of YOU!"

Click HERE to rsvp on facebook

Click HERE for Tickets

Sending Love to our brothers and sisters in NC

 Sad new, North Carolina just passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

"With more than 1.5 million votes counted from Tuesday's referendum, supporters of the ban led opponents by a margin of 61% to 39%, according to figures from the State Board of Elections. Its backers prepared to celebrate by serving wedding cake to their supporters in a Raleigh ballroom." -Cnn

It is a sad reminder that we are facing that same ignorance and hate here in the fall


Click HERE to connect with Minnesotans United for All Families

ELLIS: "Right on Time"

Ellis is one of the artists performing at the Artists Against the Marriage Amendment fundraiser for Minnesotans United for All Families.

Click HERE for tickets for the event.

Artists Against the Marriage Amendment

Artists Against the Marriage Amendment
Thursday, April 12th
The Varsity Theater
6p-10p

Join Minnesotans United for All Families for an amazing night of live music. Some of the Twin Cities best local artists are performing in this concert.  100% of of every ticket sale goes directly to Minnesotans United for All Families to defeat the anti-marriage amendment.

Check out this music video from Ari Herstand,  one of the artists featured in the fundraiser.

Click HERE to buy tickets

Artists Against the Marriage Amendment

Chris Koza

Artists Against the Marriage Amendment
Thursday, April 12th
The Varsity Theater
6p-10p

Join Minnesotans United for All Families for an amazing night of live music. Some of the Twin Cities best local artists are performing in this concert.  100% of of every ticket sale goes directly to Minnesotans United for All Families to defeat the anti-marriage amendment.

Check out this music video from Chris Koza,  one of the artists featured in the fundraiser.

Click HERE to buy tickets

Lobby Day of Action with Minnesotans United for All Families

Lobby Day of Action with Minnesotans United for All Families
Thursday, March 29, 2012
8:00am until 5:00pm
Minnesota State Capitol


"Make the commitment to unite for a day of action to defeat the amendment to ban marriage for same-sex couples and equip ourselves with new skills to take back to our communities to move Minnesota forward for LGBT equality.

Make a commitment for Minnesota families.
Take the full-day off of work and come to Saint Paul to organize, plan, and win with OutFront Minnesota and Minnesotans United for All Families. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers. Thank your legislators or hold them accountable for the votes they took. Take the conversation home and organize your community to take action.

Commit to action like never before.
We are organizing this year's Lobby Day as a day of action with the Minnesotans United for All Families campaign featuring training to build your skills to take the campaign to your neighborhood and galvanize our state into action to defeat the amendment to ban marriage for same-sex couples.

Commit early: sign up today!
Stay tuned for updates on the day's schedule, activities, Greater Minnesota transportation, and more as the Lobby Day of Action approaches.

REGISTER TODAY ---> https://outfront.org/takeaction/lobbyday"

Minnesotans United releases new facebook app

 Minnesotans United for All Families has released an awesome new free Facebook app to help spread support against the marriage amendment. 


"Nothing says family like marriage. We believe that marriage is about love and commitment, bettering our communities, raising a family and growing old together - and we believe in a Minnesota that welcomes, values and supports all families.

Show us what your family looks like! Upload a picture, frame it, and share it with your friends and family." -MUAF via

Click HERE to get started

4,800 donors vs 7 donors

Click HERE to lend your support

EVERY dollar helps!!

Center Stage for Marriage - Home for the Holidays

Monday, December 12, 2011
7:30pm until 9:30pm


Center Stage for Marriage will be producing an evening of unforgettable entertainment, in "Home for the Holidays." All funds raised from this special event will go towards Minnesotans United for all Families. Hosted in the newly opened Cowles Center space in Minneapolis, this holiday-themed Broadway-style variety show promises to be the most inspiring holiday show this year!

Preferred seating and ticket to VIP after-party with cast: $75
General admission: $45
Student/Artist tickets: $20

Featuring:
Governor Mark Dayton
Senator Scott Dibble
Representative John Kriesel
Players from the Minnesota Orchestra
Greta Oglesby
Tod Petersen
Live Action Set
Christina Baldwin
and many more...



Click HERE for the event on facebook



Click HERE for tickets

The Salvation Army, Not coming to rescue YOU

No hun, We're talking about the Salvation Army.... but Good for You!

I don't care how cute the guy or girl ringing that damn bell for the Salvation Army donation bin is... think about this quote from their website BEFORE you decide to drop in some change.