March 19, 1993 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy reports on bill passage in both Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives that changes the state's human rights law to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians in areas like housing, employment and education.
March 18, 1993 - This bill would change the state's human rights law to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians in areas like housing, employment and education. Some members of the House have been saying that the bill grants special privileges to gays and lesbians. Supporters of the bill say that it doesn't give anybody special privileges or anybody more legitimacy than anybody else. They say it just protects against discrimination in these certain limited areas. The Senate has already given preliminary approval to the bill. And if the House approves it the governor says he will sign it. Includes remarks from Hilda Betterman, Kathleen Blatz.
March 18, 1993 - At issue is the bill that’s been referred to as “gay rights” legislation. It would change the state human rights law to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians in areas like housing, employment, and education. Current law bans discrimination based on race, sex, marital status, religion and some other factors. Supporters of the legislation are hoping the house follows the lead of the Senate and approves the bill. Opponents of the bill say it would give gays and lesbians special privileges.
March 18, 1993 - MPR’s Mike Mulcahy describes the scene as Minnesota Senate debates and votes to extend the Minnesota Human Rights Bill to include protections on one’s sexual orientation. Report includes clips of Senate floor speeches.
March 11, 1993 - Dr. David Gunn was shot three times in the back after he got out of his car at the Pensacola Women's Medical Services.
March 11, 1993 - Dr. David Gunn was shot three times in the back after he got out of his car at the Pensacola Women's Medical Services.
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