Log Cabin Republicans of Minnesota » admin http://mnlogcabin.org Inclusion Wins. Thu, 17 May 2012 03:48:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Log Cabin Republicans of Minnesota Enter Coalition Against Marriage Amendment http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/10/log-cabin-republicans-of-minnesota-enter-coalition-against-marriage-amendment/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/10/log-cabin-republicans-of-minnesota-enter-coalition-against-marriage-amendment/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:52:49 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=366 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: KEN SMORON (612)  236-3455

(Minneapolis, MN) – Log Cabin Republicans of Minnesota officially announced today, Thursday Oct 6, that it is joining Minnesotans United for All Families, the statewide, multi-partisan coalition working to defeat the constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in Minnesota.

 

Chapter President Ken Smoron described Minnesotans United as a coalition that respects and aligns with conservative values with regards to the amendment. “As Republicans, we believe in limited government and individual liberty. We believe this amendment violates both principles and will work with others, who share this view, to defeat it, ” He continues, “Log Cabin maintains the position that a constitutional amendment represents government overreach and strips the freedom of the citizenry to petition their legislators to represent their evolving views regarding marriage.”

 

A Minnesotans United spokesperson said, “The campaign is excited to have the support of Log Cabin Republicans. This is yet another reminder that Minnesotans from across the political spectrum agree that government should not be deciding which Minnesotans have the opportunity to marry.”

 

The decision of Log Cabin to join the coalition comes on the heels of Minnesotans United announcing that they have hired campaign manager Richard Carlbom to lead the campaign to victory. With his diverse political background, we are confident he will maintain a strong focused message needed to succeed.

 

Smoron said that Log Cabin members will be active in the campaign to defeat the amendment between now and November 2012. “We call on our fellow Republicans and Republican organizations who believe in liberty and equality to join us and Minnesotans United. Get involved. Donate. Volunteer. Show your support in whichever way you know how. Let your voices be heard.” Smoron said.

 

Log Cabin Republicans of Minnesota joins other Republicans and Republican groups such as Rep. John Kriesel, Wheelock Whitney, RAMMA, and Susan Kimberly, to name a few,  in the fight to defeat the amendment in 2012.

 

Log Cabin Republicans of Minnesota promotes legal equality for every Minnesota citizen regardless of biological gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or social gender role. We believe that equality can best be achieved through the conservative ideals of a smaller constitutional government that protects the unalienable rights of individuals. See our website at: http://mnlogcabin.org/. LCR Minnesota is a chapter of the national Log Cabin Republicans. Visit www.mnunited.org for more information on MN United, Richard Carlbom, and how you can be a part of the effort.

]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/10/log-cabin-republicans-of-minnesota-enter-coalition-against-marriage-amendment/feed/ 2 Meet John Kriesel and SE Cupp! http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/06/meet-john-kriesel-and-se-cupp/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/06/meet-john-kriesel-and-se-cupp/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:07:21 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=356 Come and meet Representative John Kriesel and Fox News contributor SE Cupp, get the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of their new books, and hear them speak on why they believe Republican and conservative values are consistent with GLBT liberty!

 

 

When:Friday, June 17 · 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Where:
 The Living Room – The W Hotel

821 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis, MN

For more info, contact us at info@logcabin.org.

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On May 21, 2011, four Republican leaders took a stand for freedom and fairness by voting against putting the marriage amendment on the ballot. Join Log Cabin Republicans in thanking our champions today! Representatives John Kriesel, Tim Kelly, Rich Murray and Steve Smith represent a stronger, more inclusive GOP that we can all be proud of.

Click here to go to our action center to send a thank you note  Representatives Kriesel, Kelly, Murray and Smith.

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]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/another-american-hero-tim-kelly/feed/ 2 John Kriesel: American Hero http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/john-kriesel-american-hero/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/john-kriesel-american-hero/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 16:43:57 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=336 While Minnestoa Log Cabin Republicans are very dissapointed with the Minnesota GOP for support the amendment to ban same-sex marriage, we are thankful for the “Fantastic Four,” the four Republican members of the Minnesota GOP House Caucus who voted against the amendment. Below is a speech given by one of those Four, John Kriesel urging the body to vote against the amendment. It is a moving speech and it gives us hope. Thank you, Rep. Kriesel.

]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/john-kriesel-american-hero/feed/ 2 In Minnesota, An Amendment Protecting Marriage But Not Marriages http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/in-minnesota-an-amendment-protecting-marriage-but-not-marriages/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/in-minnesota-an-amendment-protecting-marriage-but-not-marriages/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 02:41:45 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=332 On the floor of the state senate last week, the sponsor of an amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman was asked by a colleague how the amendment would protect her marriage:

For the full context of the exchange between the senators, see here.  The state senate then voted to pass the amendment, 38–27.

]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/in-minnesota-an-amendment-protecting-marriage-but-not-marriages/feed/ 0 Send a Message to the MN House: Oppose the Marriage Amendment! http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/send-a-message-to-the-mn-house-oppose-the-marriage-amendment/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/send-a-message-to-the-mn-house-oppose-the-marriage-amendment/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 03:07:21 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=329 URGENT REQUEST – Please follow the link to e-mail the MN House GOP caucus. It’s imperative that they hear from Republicans opposed to the marriage amendment. Share the link with your friends. It only takes a couple minutes. Do it tonight!

Minnesota Action Center-Log Cabin Republicans

]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/send-a-message-to-the-mn-house-oppose-the-marriage-amendment/feed/ 0 Log Cabin Ally Dale Carpenter Speaks Out on Marriage Amendment http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/log-cabin-ally-dale-carpenter-speaks-out-on-marriage-amendment/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/log-cabin-ally-dale-carpenter-speaks-out-on-marriage-amendment/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 14:53:39 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=326 Dale Carpenter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota and a longtime Log Cabin Republican ally, was interviewed yesterday after the passage of the so-called Marriage Amendment. 

University of Minnesota law professor Dale Carpenter was inside the Capitol when the Senate gave the green light to the amendment, which he says proposes that “only a union of one man and woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Minnesota.”

Carpenter, who specializes in sexual orientation law, says that not only is this proposed vote unprecedented in Minnesota history, it will undoubtedly receive national attention.

“For better or worse, we will now be known as the state in November 2012, that is going to be voting on this issue,” said Carpenter.

Carpenter says Minnesota is one of the last states to address gay marriage, and he believes private funds from Minnesota and outside the state will be funneled into a massive media campaign.

You can read the rest of the article or see the television interview by going to the WCCO website.

]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/log-cabin-ally-dale-carpenter-speaks-out-on-marriage-amendment/feed/ 0 Minnesota Log Cabin Republicans Like Sen. Ortman. What About You? http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/minnesota-log-cabin-republicans-like-sen-ortman-what-about-you/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/minnesota-log-cabin-republicans-like-sen-ortman-what-about-you/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 04:17:20 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=318 If you haven’t done so already, please “Like” GOP state Senator Julianne Ortman’s Facebook page.  Once, you’ve liked her, please send her a message thanking her for her vote to table the marriage amendment and urge her to vote against the amendment on the Senate floor Wednesday morning.  If you are a Republican, please let her know.

Let’s show Sen. Ortman our appreciation for standing up for equality!

]]> http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/minnesota-log-cabin-republicans-like-sen-ortman-what-about-you/feed/ 1 Tell Your Story http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/tell-your-story/ http://mnlogcabin.org/2011/05/tell-your-story/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 18:58:08 +0000 admin http://mnlogcabin.org/?p=316 Project 515 and OutFront Minnesota are collecting stories and photos of individual Minnesotans and families who are opposed to this constitutional amendment that would permanently ban marriage for same-sex couples. The stories will become part of a booklet that will be distributed to lawmakers as they prepare to vote on these amendments.  Please send stories of up to 500 words as soon as possible for inclusion in a booklet to be distributed to lawmakers next week, and include a photo (large enough to print on an 8.5 x11 sheet of paper) of your family. It’s important that lawmakers hear from Republicans both gay and straight, that support marriage equality. Be sure to tell them the city you live in. The real faces and stories of Minnesotans can help to change hearts and minds and help to move equality forward. Send stories and photos to info@mnlogcabin.org.

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