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Contrary constituents: Some Alexandrians support gay marriage
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ritchie schools local leaders on Constitution
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie gave a brief history lesson on the state's Constitution at the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities fall conference on Thursday, November 15.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie gave a brief history lesson on the state's Constitution at the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities fall conference on Thursday, November 15.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One vote wonder - Franson ahead of Cunniff in House District 8B
One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marriage amendment divisions run deep
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s hottest election topic continues to get hotter as Election Day nears.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Is there separation of church and state?
Last Sunday, the Diocese of St. Cloud decided to tell its congregations how to vote. That institution is traveling down a dangerous path. They would be wise to study the history of countries like Russia, Greece, Iran and Portugal, which have historically been theocracies.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Last Sunday, the Diocese of St. Cloud decided to tell its congregations how to vote. That institution is traveling down a dangerous path. They would be wise to study the history of countries like Russia, Greece, Iran and Portugal, which have historically been theocracies.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Election Notebook: Appeals for campaign money pack inboxes
Last-minute email fund-raising appeals are landing in many Minnesota inboxes by the dozens.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Last-minute email fund-raising appeals are landing in many Minnesota inboxes by the dozens.
Thursday, November, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A look at the key issues surrounding marriage amendment
Minnesota voters will be asked in the November 6 election whether they want to amend the state Constitution to define a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively outlawing gay marriages. Here is a look at the issues.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota voters will be asked in the November 6 election whether they want to amend the state Constitution to define a marriage as between a man and a woman, effectively outlawing gay marriages. Here is a look at the issues.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Give all citizens protection under the law
As a teacher in the Alexandria area schools for nearly 30 years, I had the privilege of working with many gay students. These were just regular kids, wonderful kids, oftentimes leaders in their churches, community and schools, as well as athletics, arts and academics.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As a teacher in the Alexandria area schools for nearly 30 years, I had the privilege of working with many gay students. These were just regular kids, wonderful kids, oftentimes leaders in their churches, community and schools, as well as athletics, arts and academics.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Keep it simple and just call it marriage
I’ve spent nearly 40 years of my life trying to understand what loving another person really means.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I’ve spent nearly 40 years of my life trying to understand what loving another person really means.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Forum Communications Editorial - Vote no to amendments
Constitutions are all about the structuring of government; they offer overall guiding principles and framework to help make sure our rulers don’t trample on our personal rights and liberties. They’re big-picture documents.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Constitutions are all about the structuring of government; they offer overall guiding principles and framework to help make sure our rulers don’t trample on our personal rights and liberties. They’re big-picture documents.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Consider future happiness when voting on marriage amendment
If the amendment to limit marriage to a man and woman passes, the only option for people, gay or straight, wanting to be in a legal relationship, is to marry someone of the opposite sex. Because of discrimination, it is estimated there are 2.5 million mixed orientation marriages in the United States.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
If the amendment to limit marriage to a man and woman passes, the only option for people, gay or straight, wanting to be in a legal relationship, is to marry someone of the opposite sex. Because of discrimination, it is estimated there are 2.5 million mixed orientation marriages in the United States.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Consider your important vote on the marriage amendment
I respect people in Alexandria for their thoughtfulness, faithfulness and graciousness. I hope these values mean you will thoughtfully consider your important vote on this amendment. Think of me or another gay person you know and vote no.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I respect people in Alexandria for their thoughtfulness, faithfulness and graciousness. I hope these values mean you will thoughtfully consider your important vote on this amendment. Think of me or another gay person you know and vote no.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Libertarian presidential candidate against marriage amendment
The Libertarian Party presidential candidate opposes a proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Libertarian Party presidential candidate opposes a proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Capitol Chatter: Calmer seas will not sweep one party this year
No wave appears in Minnesota’s political forecast. A wave, in political terms, is when events influence voters so much that one party does well nationwide.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
No wave appears in Minnesota’s political forecast. A wave, in political terms, is when events influence voters so much that one party does well nationwide.
Monday, October, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Vote yes on marriage amendment
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) After He created everything else, he created man. Nothing that had been made was a fit mate for him so God created woman, blessed them and told them to “be fruitful and multiply.”
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) After He created everything else, he created man. Nothing that had been made was a fit mate for him so God created woman, blessed them and told them to “be fruitful and multiply.”
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
News Briefs: Polar bear that escaped has surgery
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Political ads may stretch the truth a little
It’s that time of year again, when we will be inundated with political ads from every conceivable source. As expected, each party will expound on their candidates’ promises to fix all our country’s problems while finding fault with their opponents’ promises.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It’s that time of year again, when we will be inundated with political ads from every conceivable source. As expected, each party will expound on their candidates’ promises to fix all our country’s problems while finding fault with their opponents’ promises.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria United Methodist Church to sponsor respectful conversation on amendment
Alexandria United Methodist Church and Minnesota Council of Churches invite the community to attend a respectful conversation on the marriage amendment on October 11.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria United Methodist Church and Minnesota Council of Churches invite the community to attend a respectful conversation on the marriage amendment on October 11.
Friday, October, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria churches to host lecture on same-sex marriage
Cornerstone Church of Alexandria and New Testament Church of Alexandria are sponsoring a lecture by Jay Howard of Focus on the Faulty Ministries, on the dangers of legalizing same-sex marriage, on Monday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 7th and Hawthorne.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cornerstone Church of Alexandria and New Testament Church of Alexandria are sponsoring a lecture by Jay Howard of Focus on the Faulty Ministries, on the dangers of legalizing same-sex marriage, on Monday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 7th and Hawthorne.
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Participate in conversation on marriage amendment
First Congregational Church of Alexandria and Minnesota Council of Churches invite the community to attend a respectful conversation on the marriage amendment on Saturday, September 8 at Douglas County Public Library in Alexandria from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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First Congregational Church of Alexandria and Minnesota Council of Churches invite the community to attend a respectful conversation on the marriage amendment on Saturday, September 8 at Douglas County Public Library in Alexandria from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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