Tag: "gay marriage"

Ian’s Happy Ending

Ian’s Happy Ending

” There was this crazy thing where grown-ups were behaving badly, but MORE of the grown-ups were doing the right thing, and he will remember that.”

Minnesota House Passes Marriage Equality Bill, The Jewish Perspective

Minnesota House Passes Marriage Equality Bill, The Jewish Perspective

Quotes from local rabbis and representatives about the marriage equality bill that passed the MN House on Thursday, 75-59.

Better Late Than Never, Senator Portman

Better Late Than Never, Senator Portman

Earlier today, Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) announced his support of gay marriage, after his son came out as a gay man. No matter his reasons, this is a good thing.

A Letter To Our Children

A Letter To Our Children

Shir Tikvah Rabbi Michael Adam Latz writes a letter to his two children about marriage, love, Judaism, tikkun olam, and what the results of last week’s election say about our future.

UJFC Votes to Oppose the Minnesota Marriage Amendment

UJFC Votes to Oppose the Minnesota Marriage Amendment

Why? Because “marriage is a fundamental human right and the Minnesota Constitution should not be used as a vehicle for restricting rights and civil liberties.”

The Rainbow Chuppah in New York

Under the Rainbow Huppah

Shir Tikvah’s Rabbi Melissa Simon reflects on marriage equality in New York state and the battle to marry in Minnesota.