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Bachmann’s campaign hires reflect far right-wing Christianity

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By Andy Birkey | 09.12.11 | 11:10 am

The campaign team chosen by Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann reflect her religious faith and far-right political positions, but may turn off moderate and mainstream voters.

Franken sponsors bill condemning Uganda’s anti-homosexuality act

By Andy Birkey | 02.12.10 | 11:07 am

473px-Al_Franken_Official_Senate_PortraitU.S. Sen. Al Franken is one of a handful of senators from both parties sponsoring a bill condemning the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2009, legislation in Uganda that could lead to capital punishment for gays and lesbians there.…

Minnesota’s congressional Democrats condemn Uganda’s ‘kill gays’ bill

By Andy Birkey | 01.25.10 | 12:15 pm

Democratic Reps. Tim Walz, Keith Ellison, Betty McCollum and James Oberstar are asking President Obama to publicly condemn the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2009, a bill in Uganda that could lead to capital punishment for gays and lesbians in that country.…

Minneapolis city council passes resolution denouncing Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill

By Andy Birkey | 12.18.09 | 7:12 pm

800px-Flag_of_Uganda.svgThe Minneapolis City Council voted on Friday to denounce Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2009, which would jail LGBT people in that country and impose severe penalties for allies who work for LGBT rights. The first incarnation of the bill…