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Post-Inauguration Guidance
As anticipated, the incoming White House has issued a series of harmful and sweeping executive actions—including those targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
This is a rapidly moving landscape; the linked document below represents our best understanding as of January 23, 2025. Please follow our website, emails and newsletters, and social media for the most up-to-date guidance documents. Make sure your preferred contact information and emails with us are up-to-date.
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Tool Shed Series
“What do we do now?” has been the most common and loudest question asked by many, especially for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community and those who want to fight for our rights and protect our lives. We are introducing the Tool Shed Series, hoping to offer various ways to do exactly that. Developed by OutFront Minnesota's organizing team, this series offers a diversity of tools and blueprints to help participants get involved, get to work, and get together for our collective future.
Religious Organizing in Minnesota
OutFront Minnesota works with faith organizations and congregations around the state to bring them along in the advocacy and inclusion of queer people in all faith practices. Clergy and people of faith are uniquely positioned to change the hearts and minds of decision-makers and citizen across our state and beyond. This happens through showing up at pivotal moments, speaking truth to power, and sharing our stories.
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Minnesotans Against Christian Nationalism
Minnesotans Against Christian Nationalism is a grassroots coaltion that challenges and dismantles Christian nationalism in Minnesota by promoting religious pluralism, defending the separation of church and state, and safeguarding the rights of all citizens.
We envision a Minnesota where religious liberty thrives, where all individuals are free to practice their faith, or no faith, without fear of discrimination or the imposition of a particular religious worldview on the government or public sphere.
Minnesota is a national leader in voter turnout. Because of that, we have had some great legislative wins to make our state a more welcoming and affirming place for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. We want to keep that momentum going—the best way we can do this is by engaging in elections!
When to register to vote:
- When you turn 18
- When your name changes
- When you change addresses
- When you move to the state
In order to register to vote:
You must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day (16- & 17-year-olds can preregister)
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days (proof of residency)
- Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
- Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
You will need:
- Your Minnesota driver’s license or Minnesota identification card number, or the last four numbers of your Social Security number
- An email address (to register online)
- To be eligible to vote in Minnesota
Voter Resources
Preregister to Vote
Preregistering to vote ensures that you are registered to vote as soon as you turn 18 year old! Going through this simple process will allow you to let your voice be heard as soon as you turn 18. You will automatically be added to the voter registration list and be able to cast a ballot.
You'll also receive important information regarding upcoming elections from OutFront Minnesota—including great resources and information about what is happening in YOUR district.
Queer Joy in Resistance
QUEER JOY IN RESISTANCE is a video interview series centering Trans, non-binary and queer people from across Minnesota; uplifting our stories, our work, and the ways we’re surviving, thriving, and cultivating joy despite the attacks our community is facing nationally.
Storytelling For Change
We know when people share their own stories it has the power to change hearts and minds. Stories connect us in meaningful ways, make us feel less alone in the world, and build a greater understanding of others. This is especially true for Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community.
Telling our stories in a society that silences queer voices is an act of survival and defiance. Our stories are powerful tools that help us create systemic change in the world.
In 2013, Minnesota was the first state to pass marriage equality by way of ballot – a feat that only happened through powerful storytelling. Our fight for queer equity is not over and our need for queer stories is still necessary.
Your stories are powerful tools in helping all of Minnesota become a state where queer people are free to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence, harassment, or discrimination.
Stories For Action
We launched Storytelling for Change with four LGBTQ+ Minnesotans working to change hearts and minds.
OutFront is honored to have Dylan Kaercher, Nikki Graf, John, and Rev. Jia Starr Brown share their stories of faith, policy change, advocacy, and joy.
Nikki: Fighting for Family
Nikki Graf has been fighting to pass Logan's Law, which would remove barriers for same-sex couples when starting a family in Minnesota.
John: Reframing Disability and the Queer Community
John is one of the nearly 600,000 Minnesotans living with a disability. He is one of the estimated 210,000 LGBTQ+ people in the state. The intersection of those two identities make John one of the estimated 3 to 5 million LGBTQ+ people living with a disability in the U.S.
Roxi Manacoochi: A Star on the Stage and in the Pew
Whether at the fair or in the pew, Dylan Kearcher’s presence is one you won’t miss. You might catch his infectious laugh from across the room or connect with the sheer confidence that oozes out of him. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness Dylan doing what makes him feel most alive — performing as Roxi Manacoochi.
REV. JIA STARR BROWN: FINDING FREEDOM & FAITH
Rev. Jia Starr Brown knows who she is, what she loves, and what she needs to share with the world. She is captivating and intentional with her messages, and when she speaks, those around her believe what she is sharing. But, when it comes to her own life this wasn’t always the case.