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March 16, 2020

MinnPost: Citing harm to mental health, proposed legislation aims to outlaw conversion therapy in Minnesota

For Minnesota Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, this is personal. The veteran lawmaker is sponsoring legislation that would make conversion therapy for vulnerable adults and people under 18 illegal statewide.

A photo of Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble

March 3, 2020

Marshall Independent: Rainbow flag controversy puts eyes on Marshall

People continued to speak out in support of a flag display at MMS – including statewide LGBT equality advocates.

Photo by Deb Gau Kelly Holstine, director of educational equity for OutFront Minnesota, spoke at Monday night’s meeting of the Marshall School Board.

February 29, 2020

Pink News: LGBT student group hosts legal name change clinic because the process can be ’emotionally intimidating’

The LGBT+ student association at the University of Minnesota Law School, OutLaw, will host a legal name change clinic next month to help trans students tackle the “emotionally intimidating” process.

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February 20, 2020

The Neighbor: Walz, legislative leaders rally for "conversion therapy" ban

Gov. Tim Walz and LGBTQ activists celebrated Valentine’s Day with a rally to demand that the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate pass a ban on “conversion therapy” for minors.

With the aid of a sign-language interpreter in the foreground, Walz speaks to about 100 LGBTQ activists and their supporters.

February 18, 2020

LGBTQ Community and Issues of Equity

Jesus H. Lucero, OutFront's Greater MN and Faith Coordinator sits down with Rev. Shawn Moore, Sr. Pastor at The Beloved Church and Professor at Bethel University to discuss the intersections of LGBTQ+ identities and faith, reconciliation, and the threads the tie us together.

February 14, 2020

Post Bulletin: Advocates call for 'political courage' in debate about conversion therapy ban

A group of dozens rallied at the Minnesota Capitol Friday, Feb. 14, as part of the latest push to outlaw conversion therapy for minors.

Rep. Hunter Cantrell, D-Savage, along with other Minnesota state lawmakers spoke to attendees at a rally supporting a ban on conversion therapy for minors on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at the state Capitol.

February 14, 2020

Associated Press: LGBTQ activists, Gov. Walz demand 'conversion therapy' ban

Gov. Tim Walz and LGBTQ activists rallied at the state Capitol on Friday to demand that the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate pass a ban on “conversion therapy” for minors, a discredited practice that seeks to turn gay people straight.

Photo of Governor Tim Walz giving a speech at the MN Capitol

January 27, 2020

Minneapolis Unanimously Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to ban conversion therapy Friday, making it the first city in Minnesota to do so.

January 27, 2020

6 ways RBC Wealth Management supports LGBT+ equality

At RBC Wealth Management – U.S., diversity and inclusion are embedded in our culture. We firmly believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Since 2017, RBC Wealth Management has been a proud sponsor of OutFront Minnesota’s annual Gala. Here are few more ways we support LGBT+ equality in our firm and in our community:

January 20, 2020

I'm the 'teacher of the year' who took a knee at the football game attended by Trump. This is why I did it

As a gender-nonconforming lesbian, I know what it feels like to be discriminated against. But I know I have more to learn — and I know that teachers need to be more than just allies