Sexually-Transmitted Infections are on the rise among Minnesota teens, but current law do enough to teach comprehensive sexual health education that would help both their straight and LGBT students stay …

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced the Basic Protections Initiative, a policy developed by Project 515 which would assist same-sex couples in a variety of ways. Four bills comprise the initiative and each expand rights for domestic partners.

Passionate testimony in favor of marriage equality filled Monday night’s hearing on three marriage equality bills currently before the Minnesota House of Representatives’ Civil Justice Committee. But the event …

The House Civil Justice Committee will be the first in Minnesota’s history to conduct a hearing on the possibility of legalizing same-sex marriage in the state. Three bills will be …

With new HIV infections up dramatically in 2009 among young gay and bi men, it seems logical to direct a lot of the blame at the demise of quality sex …

TheColu.mn crew had some VD fun (Valentine’s Day not Venereal Disease) this weekend attending a slew of “love” themed parties, most of which went well. For some, however, TheColu.mn has …

“She’s found Tim,” someone cried. Electricity ran through the gaggle of Rochester high schooler students milling around in front of Governor Tim Pawlenty’s office. Hand-made banners tucked under …

Protesting the role of last week’s National Prayer Breakfast’s sponsors in pushing the Ugandan “Kill Gays” bill, queer and allied religious leaders gathered in a Minneapolis church on Thursday morning …

While Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appears to be backpedaling on President Obama’s State of the Union promise to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell “this year,” many of Minnesota’s …

Maxine Klein directs Mother Courage and Her Children at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Julie Dafydd stars as Mother Courage.