Working with constituents, public institutions, and elected
officials, including members of Minnesota’s Legislature, OutFront
Minnesota promotes the human rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender Minnesotans. Our work shaping public policy—while always
directed toward gaining recognition of the human rights of gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender Minnesotans—takes many different forms.
Voter Registration & Education
One of our most important activities at OutFront Minnesota is
fostering an informed, voting community. Through conducting voter
registration & voter pledge campaigns, surveying candidates for public
office, pre-election phone-banking, holding voter rallies, and
publishing voter guides, OutFront Minnesota has encouraged high levels
of voter turn out amongst the GLBT and allied communities in recent
elections.
Lobbying
OutFront Minnesota is the only organization with a lobbyist working
on behalf of GLBT Minnesotans at the Capitol in Saint Paul. Our lobbyist
works with legislators to address issues of inequality in state law
concerning GLBT Minnesotans and to make certain bills under
consideration are not harmful to the community. Coordinating efforts
with other lobbyists working at the Capitol, OutFront Minnesota ensures
that GLBT Minnesotans have a voice in the Legislature’s deliberations.
One important way in which GLBT Minnesotans have a voice at the
Legislature is through our annual GLBT Lobby Day, at which constituents
from across Minnesota come to the Capitol to meet with their
representatives. Through face-to-face, grassroots lobbying, GLBT and
other fair-minded Minnesotans are able to participate directly in the
legislative process.
E-news and Action Alerts
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E-news and Action
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events and news important to the GLBT community and it’s a great way to
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Research & Writing
Providing accurate information to legislators and the general public
is vital in a climate of myths and deliberate misinformation. OutFront
Minnesota provides clear and factual information to legislators
regarding GLBT Minnesotans and the importance of the 1993 Human Rights
Amendment in protecting the human rights of all Minnesotans.
Teamwork Is The Key!
OutFront Minnesota is a team of dedicated professionals…and you are
the most important member of our team! It is your input that gets the
legislator’s attention, and, without you, all our efforts will be in
vain. Securing human rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
Minnesotans requires all of us working together.
For more information contact:
Monica Meyer,
Public Policy Director ext. 115
Phil Duran, JD
Staff Attorney ext. 102
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