A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in forestry, urban studies and sociology, Andy has been active in Minnesota’s LGBT community for the six years he has lived in Minneapolis, and has worked with and volunteered for a number of causes including LGBT rights, HIV prevention and care, transportation issues and environmental research. He has been writing Eleventh Avenue South, a blog about Minnesota LGBT news, issues, and politics, for three years and is a contributor to Metroblogging Minneapolis. Email abirkey [at] minnesotaindependent [dot] com. Twitter: @AndyMN
Take Action Minnesota said most of the felons who voted did so accidentally, which could be corrected by passage of the felon notification bill that had been opposed by Minnesota Majority.
Earlier this week, 8th Congressional District residents held a “jobs vigil” to pressure Cravaack to vote for the jobs bill.
The free trade agreements passed with the partial support of many Democrats, although two members of the Minnesota delegation opposed all three agreements.
After testimony, Inver Grove Heights tabled a proposal to consider allowing a domestic partnership registry in the city.
The president of the Minnesota Family Council said “redefining marriage” would only usher in a greater expansion of government.
The choice of Guy Short should shore up the conservative base for Michele Bachmann, who has been struggling in recent polls.
In his short time as a legislator, Parry has had a penchant for getting into hot water, including posting comments on Twitter calling Pres. Barack Obama a “power hungry arrogant black man.”
One activist shouted, “feel the rainbow,” as he tossed a box of glitter on Rove while he was signing his books at the Midwest Leadership Conference.
Chisholm Mayor Mike Jugovich said Fanning knows the Iron Range, and would address issues important to northeast Minnesota communities.
Bachmann’s campaign is increasingly appealing to social conservatives to shore up her low poll numbers.
