Gallagher argued that same-sex marriage would erode the institution of marriage, while Carpenter said it would have only positive impacts.
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.
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.
The Republican Party of Minnesota accused DFLers of abandoning their constituents by not passing equal rights for same-sex couples when the DFL controlled the legislature.
The coalition is becoming increasingly bipartisan as Republican groups signal their opposition to the amendment.
Bachmann described Minnesota as “a very hostile liberal state,” while discussing the legislative process around the ballot question that could ban same-sex marriage in the state’s constitution.
A representative of a bisexual group said the statement perpetuates stereotypes about bisexuals.
The National Organization for Marriage, which is a part of Minnesota for Marriage, has opposed regulations of its campaign activity in almost every state it has operated in
Known as the Berean League, the group fought repeals of sodomy laws and published literature that depicted
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