Tag Archives: equality

I can hear the bells…

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ms. C

I am gratified this morning to be greeted with the news that Minnesota’s House passed a marriage equality bill.  Now the only thing between marriage equality is the Minnesota Senate and the Governor which are expected to likewise pass the … Continue reading →

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I speak out…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Ms. C

Martin Niemöller, a Protestant pastor born in the late 1800s and a vocal foe of Adolf Hitler, is the source of one of my favorite quotations.   Niemöller’s words below carry a powerful message about honoring the rights and equality … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow, go purple.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Ms. C

Color matters in the lives of human beings.  Color affects our moods.   We surround ourselves with colors that make us feel certain ways – calm, happy, energized, peaceful. We identify colors that we think look the best on us - to … Continue reading →

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The singular designation – I am North Dakotan.

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Ms. C

I was drawn today to Teri Finneman’s last Ask Your Government column.  Teri’s started a doctoral program and will not be doing this column any longer, but she leaves it with a powerful exit.  The column addresses this question: Can someone be fired in … Continue reading →

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It’s time to clean out those nooks and crannies…

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Ms. C

The Forum has a choice to make.  Will it revise its existing policy on wedding announcements to allow for publication of same-sex wedding announcements? The opportunity for this choice arose from a denial sent to Allison Johnson by The Forum that … Continue reading →

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