Over 1,000 people rallied outside the state capitol Thursday to promote equality for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender population in Minnesota. Over 110 cities from across the state attended the rally.
OutFront Minnesota Just Fair Lobby Day participants met and talked with their lawmakers about GLBT equality during the day.
"We’re here to keep moving Minnesota forward," said House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher said to the crowd.
OutFront delivered a petition to Gov. Tim Pawlenty – asking him to pass the bill that would enable the state to offer domestic partner benefits to their employees.
"This is really our chance to think and hope and dream of a better state. This is also our chance as GLBT people and allies to really think about what we want our movement to look like in the years to come," said OutFront Public Policy Director Monica Meyer.
The legislation has passed the Senate and awaits action in the House.
KSTP.com
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