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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Reminder: It's ALWAYS a good day to give to @outfrontmn.bsky.social , who are Minnesota's largest LGBTQIA+ advocacy org. They need funding in order to face everything ahead of us all—regardless of elections/ political climate. Funds are tough to generate when work is accumulating & needs to expand.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today, there were two hearings in federal court about Minnesota’s trans-inclusive sports policies. At the same time, the US Department of Education announced the formal rollback of 2024 Biden-era Title IX rules that included protections for LGBTQ+ students.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

QUEER JOY IN RESISTANCE is a video interview series centering Trans, non-binary and queer people from across Minnesota; uplifting our stories, our work, and the ways we’re surviving, thriving, and cultivating joy despite the attacks our community is facing nationally.

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Queer Joy in Resistance | 2SLGBTQIA+ Stories from Across Minnesota

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Month: a time to raise awareness and break down barriers that often prevent people from getting the help they need.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) offered their final rule on Medicaid reimbursement for youth gender affirming care. The rule is proposed for October 13, 2026–but will be challenged in court.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 30/06/2026

As the Supreme Court says states can be cruel to trans kids, my message is clear: Here in Minnesota, we stand with and value our trans neighbors and youth.

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Trans athletes can still play in Minnesota. Pass it on.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in BPJ and Hecox, upholding State Bans on trans athletes. Today’s 6-3 by the Court’s conservative supermajority upholds bans but it doesn’t require them. 1/X

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Applications for our Queer & Trans Relief Fund are now closed, and we received over 900 responses–but our current funds are limited. In order to provide direct aid to as many Minnesotans as possible, we need your help.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Two weeks ago, we opened applications for our Queer & Trans Relief Fund: a direct-aid program for 2SLBTQIA+ Minnesotans affected by the ICE occupation. We have received over 400 responses–but our current funds are limited. To provide aid to as many Minnesotans as possible, we need your help.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

“In these challenging times, few things are more important than the power of connection and community. I’m grateful to have had this space together and to know so many who will be making change for the better.” –OutFront Exec. Director Kat Rohn Thank you, Transgender Law Center, for a great week!

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Transgender Law Center Hosts Largest Convening of Trans Leaders - Transgender Law Center

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

PASSED: SF4706 and SF4707 Today, the MN Senate heard two bills in the Health and Human Services Committee that will continue to protect Minnesotans from the harmful and discredited practice of so-called conversion “therapy,” and will ensure that survivors can seek damages where harm was committed.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

When harmful legislation comes to the floor, our allies and champions stand up. Today, in the Minnesota legislature, harmful policies were rushed forward with little notice in both chambers to limit gender affirming care and to challenge inclusive policies for transgender students & athletes. 1/3

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules 8-1 in Chiles v Salazar which challenged Colorado’s ban on the discredited practice of conversion “therapy.”

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"When you build connection with everyone, no one is unequal." Watch the eighth and final interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

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Ly Baumgart: Building Hope Through Connection | Queer Joy in Resistance

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The federal Department of Justice has sued the state of Minnesota, alleging that our state has violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete alongside their peers, and allowing trans students to use bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities free from discrimination.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

In December of 2025 the Secretary of Health and Human Services issued a flurry of actions targeting gender affirming care and care providers, including a declaration claiming best practice care was “neither safe nor effective.”

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

"What I really like about our community is that things feel possible. There's a very small gap inbetween the effect that you want and the effect that you can make." Watch the seventh interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

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Albé Sanchez: Uniting Community Through Expression and Spirit | Queer Joy in Resistance

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"Find that thing that's for you...figure out how to immerse yourself in there, because that is when you will find your community and find people who are more like-minded...it's just finding the right community for us." Watch this sixth interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

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Raquelle Lenoir: Finding Yourself Through Community | Queer Joy in Resistance

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

"I love that my community...cares a lot about other people whether those people are like them or not like them, and want to see their point of view or just their world." Watch the fifth interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

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Toli Reigada: Curiosity to Build Connection | Queer Joy in Resistance

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

"Building collective belonging and collaboration requires deep connection...it requires some kind of consistency. Showing up over and over again, taking small steps to build respect or trust with other people." Watch the fourth interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

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Jess Morgan: Grounding in Collaboration | Queer Joy in Resistance

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Today, it was announced that Children’s Minnesota plans to pause medical gender care services for youth patients starting in March. Read our full statement at outfront.org/news.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Join us this Saturday for a virtual Street Medic 101 training: secure.ngpvan.com/BA0NdsnTykC3...

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Tool Shed Series - Street Medic 101 VIRTUAL

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Yesterday, as Minnesotans continued to brave the cold to protect and support our neighbors during the ongoing occupation of our state, the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services referred the state of Minnesota to the Department of Justice for claims of non-compliance with Title IX.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Today, on International Day to End Conversion Therapy, OutFront Minnesota joins our partners around the country and across the globe to honor the survivors of these discredited and harmful practices.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Today, the Supreme Court denied a long-shot petition to revisit Obergefell. A decade after that landmark decision, same-sex marriage equality remains protected. Love is the law.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Gender-affirming care is under threat. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to propose two new rules that would affect federal funding and access to gender-affirming care. These are not yet published but may be soon. A thread 🧵

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Today, Minnesotans can celebrate a win for inclusion. Cooper v. USA Powerlifting makes it clear that in Minnesota, trans athletes are protected from discrimination under the law, but it’s bigger than just sports; it is a reaffirmation of our state’s commitment to protecting all from discrimination.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Happy Prounouns Day! Sharing your pronouns helps normalize the practice and makes it safer for trans people to do so every day. If you haven’t already, use today to add your pronouns to your bio and email signature, and practice introducing yourself with your pronouns!

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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Ameera Khan at the @outfrontmn.bsky.social Gala reminding us that we are here to be the neighbors we wish we had when we were little. Support OutFront Minnesota tonight & beyond: www.outfront.org/support-outf...

Program from the gala with Ameera's photo. She is a queer Muslim woman with a tightly curled bob haircut & brown skin.

AMEERA KHAN
Ameera Sultana Khan (she/her) is a Bengali-American whose faith is shaped by her theological training as a hafiza (one who has memorized the Quran, progressive Muslim and interfaith perspectives, and her personal experience at the intersections of Queer, Muslim, and survivor identities.

She draws from Sufi, anti-patriarchal, and liberation theology-oriented traditions within Shari'a, Quran, Hadith, and Islamic history. This includes challenging dominant narratives around commonly cited Islamic justifications for homophobia and transphobia, such as the story of the people of Lot. As a Youth Activist with the Muslim Youth Leadership Council from 2018-2021, she learned how queer and transgender Muslims across the country are reclaiming their narratives. Ameera has shared her insights through workshops, podcasts, and talks on topics like reclaiming Queer Islamic history, Muslim identity, and Shari' a law. She is also an active member of the El-Tawhid Juma Circle (ETJC) Unity Mosque in Toronto and co-founder of its Madison, Wisconsin branch. In her professional life, Ameera works as a DevOps engineer in Minnesota, USA.

Outside of work and activism, she is a recovering overachiever, a roster comedian with the Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK), and a self-proclaimed lover of finding beauty glimmering in the bleak and bizarre patterns of life. She believes that, despite it all, humans are fundamentally lovable - and hopes you'll double it and give it to the next person. You can find her online at @SacredPropaganda.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

As Minnesotans of different backgrounds who love our state and the people in it, we are horrified by the terrible act of violence today at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Our thoughts are with the students, families, staff, and community who have been most directly impacted.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The US House is racing to advance a budget bill that will strip billions from essential health care and supportive services; reach out to your Representatives and urge them to vote NO: secure.everyaction.com/uw_lXgewZEyP...

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

OutFront Minnesota is deeply disappointed by today’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court in the Skrmetti case, which erodes the Equal Protections Clause and upholds a harmful ban on gender affirming care.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

CW: violence/death involving elected officials. Tonight, a suspect is in custody in the wake of horrific acts of violence targeting lawmakers over the weekend.

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violence/death.

Tonight, a suspect is in custody in the wake of horrific acts of violence targeting lawmakers over the weekend.
Our communities join all Minnesotans in mourning the loss of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; and we hold in our care Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they continue their recoveries along with all of their loved ones.
Speaker Emerita Hortman was a respected leader, an ally to our communities, and will be dearly missed.

OutFront Minnesota condemns these acts in the strongest of terms - violence has no place in our political process or civic life.
Our communities know the impact of these actions all too well, only a few weeks ago we honored Harvey Milk's birthday. His assassination along with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone in 1978 is forever part of our history.
While we await specific details from this investigation, we know that politically motivated threats of violence towards elected officials, healthcare providers, and civic institutions & organizations are all too prevalent.

We understand that many other elected officials along with reproductive healthcare providers were among others named as targets. We hope this arrest brings a measure of relief.
Acts of violence like these can affect all of us and we encourage those who might need them to seek out supportive resources.
We stand with all those affected by these and other threats of harm.
We call on our communities and all those across Minnesota to stand together in this moment, to reject violence, and to look out for one another and for those who serve our communities.

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Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @ltgovflanagan.mn.gov · 01/06/2025

As Pride Month begins, I’m proud to continue the work of making Minnesota a place where our LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit neighbors are seen, valued, and free to live as their authentic selves. Happy Pride, Minnesota!

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 01/06/2025

No matter who you are or who you love, you are welcome here. Happy Pride Month, Minnesota!

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The US House passed its budget reconciliation package early this morning on a 215-214 vote with only Republicans supporting the measure–including cuts from Medicaid and other social services programs—potentially resulting in the loss of federal support for hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans.

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Attorney General Keith Ellison @ag.state.mn.us · 22/04/2025

President Trump and his administration are coming after Minnesota, threatening to cut off our federal funding unless we turn our backs on trans kids. This is bullying, plain and simple. And today, April 22, I filed a lawsuit to stop them. Learn more: bit.ly/mn-v-trump-lawsuit

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

It should not take legal action for schools to do the right thing, but appreciation to our friends at Education Minnesota and ACLU of Minnesota who are bringing forward these necessary challenges.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Updated rally time: please join us at 11:30am to welcome in legislators ahead of a noon floor session start.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Last week, HF 12–a ban on the full participation of trans athletes–failed to pass the House. This week, lawmakers are bringing forward another harmful bill, HF 1233. This bill seeks to create an exemption to the Minnesota Human Rights Act allowing for discrimination in athletics.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Another trans sports ban defeated today! 🌈

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Jen BH @lil-whip.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

At the capitol w @outfrontmn.bsky.social @leighfinke.bsky.social and others to support our trans friends and neighbors against this bigoted legislation

A placard w trans flag background that says "let kids play"

MN capitol rotunda with various pride flags and people

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Today, Minnesotans showed up. HF 12 - a bill seeking to limit the full participation of trans kids in sports - failed to secure the 68 votes needed and did not pass in the Minnesota House. It’s a win for all of us who believe in inclusion! Thank you to everyone who showed up today!

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Attorney General Keith Ellison @ag.state.mn.us · 01/03/2025

Last night, in response to my lawsuit, a federal judge blocked Trump's illegal Executive Orders targeting gender-affirming care from taking effect in MN. It is unlawful and immoral for Trump to use the federal government to target trans kids just trying to be themselves. I will not stand for it.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A transgender sports ban, HF 12, is moving to the floor of the Minnesota House on Monday, March 3rd. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are being targeted for exclusion at a federal and state level, it is important that we as Minnesotans stand up for our shared values of welcome and inclusion.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Today, the MN house public safety committee held a hearing on HF 435, a bill seeking to restrict the housing of trans inmates. The bill was not voted on, but was laid over for later consideration. While this bill may again to come up in discussion, we do not expect it will become law this session.

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Thanks to our fabulous Queer legislators and all those who joined us this evening!

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OutFront Minnesota @outfrontmn.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

This Tuesday the Minnesota house will hold a committee hearing on HF 435. This bill would prevent the state from housing transgender inmates in women's facilities. Use our action form to contact your Representatives: secure.everyaction.com/ue-NUHLkt0a9...

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HF 435 Trans Inmate Housing Restrictions

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