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My very personal final plea

Sharing with you a personal note that I posted on Facebook this early morning. May you be blessed with the same love and support that I’m fortunate to receive every single day.


Friends and family,

Today, Minnesota has the chance to make history. We have an opportunity to say NO to amending our state constitution in a way that would limit the rights of committed same-sex couples. Whether you realize it or not, in a way, you are voting on me. In less than 24 hours, Minnesota will have had the chance to say whether or not I should permanently be prohibited from marrying the man that I love (who I hope to meet one day!).

While I don’t often talk about how this discussion impacts ME personally, I want you to know that the fact that we even have to have this conversation hurts me deeply. To know that there are Minnesotans who believe that if I have the right to marry someone I love, people will someday want to marry sheep… Words cannot express how deeply that hurts. Tonight on Nicollet Mall, I was told that I will burn in Hell for eternity for my “sin of homosexuality.” In a moment, I was reminded that I may forever be deemed less than in the state of Minnesota if this amendment passes.

Fortunately, I’ve been surrounded in my life by a wall of love and support that helps deflect some of those words. I’m blessed to know tremendous allies who support me unconditionally. I have been reminded time and time again, that no matter what happens today, we’ve changed hearts and minds in Minnesota and that we’ve touched history for the better. For that support - and for all you do - I say thank you.

We have the ability to defeat this thing; it’s well within reach. But no matter the outcome, I know that you will be there with open arms to support me. And for that, I consider myself tremendously blessed.

Minnesotans, it’s my last ask. Please, Vote No on the mean-spirited marriage amendment. When you do, smile, and think of all of the people just like me that are relying on your strength and support at that very moment.

With love (and hope),
-Mark

Another small business stands up for equality: pacifier

Seriously, you don’t want to miss what this small business is doing to show their support and stand up for equality in Minnesota. Color me impressed. [read more]

What amendment supporters have to say…

Warning: If you are easily offended, you may wish to skip this post.

Find out what amendment supporters are saying on Facebook about committed gay and lesbian couples in Minnesota. [read more]

This week, Minnesotans United shared a new “Vote No” graphic and encouraged all Minnesotans standing for equality to update their Profile picture. This image adds to the collection of nearly 20 different Vote No images I posted this weekend that are profile-ready. View high resolution

This week, Minnesotans United shared a new “Vote No” graphic and encouraged all Minnesotans standing for equality to update their Profile picture.

This image adds to the collection of nearly 20 different Vote No images I posted this weekend that are profile-ready.

Happy Halloween

Check out a wonderful Vote No story this Halloween, 2012… [read more]

With 6 days until Minnesota votes on marriage, be sure to reblog and share!

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I go out too much. I have an amazing family, Bowser makes me laugh every day. I get worried when I don’t have everything planned out. I love to “dance” (jump up and down) to Britney Spears, Kesha, and Rihanna. I am afraid of seeming boring or not interesting. I love Disney movies, especially the little mermaid, which I know is very gay. I am inspired by my friend Claire. I enjoy running. but I hate wearing contact lenses. I’m a human being. If you can see this, I am your friend, and I will be voting no on an amendment that wants to restrict my rights. I want to eventually marry the man that I will fall in love with. Please vote no if you live in Minnesota. This is very important to me.

Facebook Friend, October 29, 2012

Earlier this month, I shared another powerful status update from one of my friends on Facebook. Today, I came across this one from my friend Greg and I had to share.

For those that may still be on the fence about this mean-spirited amendment, please take some time and reflect on the fact that real Minnesotans will be harmed if this passes. There’s no maybe about it. Lives will be impacted and a minority of Minnesotans will be told “you are less than.”

Please stand with me and countless others and say NO on election day.

Social media images

Yesterday I posted a link with nearly 20 different images to use for your Facebook profile picture. Today’s link includes a half dozen timeline cover photos.

On or before November 1, help me paint Facebook blue and orange! Let everyone know that voting NO is important to you!

Nearly 20 different Vote No images for you to use on Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest - or anywhere else you have a profile! Take action: On or before November 1, update your profile image to remind friends and family that we’re in the final week before Minnesota votes on the rights of loving and committed same-sex couples in Minnesota. View high resolution

Nearly 20 different Vote No images for you to use on Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest - or anywhere else you have a profile!

Take action: On or before November 1, update your profile image to remind friends and family that we’re in the final week before Minnesota votes on the rights of loving and committed same-sex couples in Minnesota.

Here’s another graphic for those that are looking to replace your Facebook profile picture in the last two weeks before the election. Let your friends kNOw that this mean-spirited amendment impacts you, your family and/or your loved ones. With so little time left, please take action now! View high resolution

Here’s another graphic for those that are looking to replace your Facebook profile picture in the last two weeks before the election.

Let your friends kNOw that this mean-spirited amendment impacts you, your family and/or your loved ones.

With so little time left, please take action now!

Vote No drivers "wrap cars" for the cause

This weekend, Minneapolis residents had the ability to get their car “wrapped” with Vote No stickers. Read today’s blog post to find out more, see pictures and hear about what amendment supporters were doing to advance their cause.

I just discovered the brand-new Facebook app from Minnesotans United for All Families that allows you to tell your friends why you’re voting NO. It’s a neat app that allows you to select from about a dozen different reasons on why voting NO is important to you. Once you select the reason, you can share that reason with friends and even download a new profile graphic for your Facebook account. Feel free to swipe the above image for your own profile picture or go to the App to create your own!

I just discovered the brand-new Facebook app from Minnesotans United for All Families that allows you to tell your friends why you’re voting NO. It’s a neat app that allows you to select from about a dozen different reasons on why voting NO is important to you. Once you select the reason, you can share that reason with friends and even download a new profile graphic for your Facebook account.

Feel free to swipe the above image for your own profile picture or go to the App to create your own!

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Few things have the power to provoke feelings of being alone, unwanted, unloved in my life… until I came across ‘VOTE NO’ signs for MN’s marriage amendment kicked to the ground, dismantled and scattered along the sidewalk in my ‘heart of uptown’ neighborhood this morning. My community has always been one of tolerance, acceptance and love, but this heartless act jolted my mind into a moment of truth. Simply stated: ‘there is still plenty of work to be done’. I must continue sharing my story, thank family and friends for their outward support and believe that love and acceptance will prevail over intolerance, bigotry and prejudice.

Facebook friend, October 14, 2012

A powerful reminder that we still have much work to do. Even in the Twin Cities, where there are a sea of vote NO signs, there is still ignorance and misunderstanding.

Let these words ring true for you as well:

I must continue sharing my story, thank family and friends for their outward support and believe that love and acceptance will prevail over intolerance, bigotry and prejudice.

Together, we can educate and influence change. It starts with you and me.

Ely Healthcare Professionals Oppose Amendment

According to a new Facebook page that was created yesterday, several “Ely Healthcare Professionals” ran an ad speaking out against the mean-spirited marriage amendment. See the ad here.

More examples of how Minnesotans from every part of this state are standing up for equality and voting NO!

Mom responds to the vote yes side

In case you missed it, check out one Mom’s letter in response to discovering her preschool sent a “vote yes” letter home with her 4-year old son. [more]

Reblog to spread Ms. Spohn’s message!

Call 4 Equality

A couple weeks back, I posted about The kNOw Tool. It’s a Facebook app from Minnesotans United for All Families that allows you to match your friends to the state’s voter file. Now, the HRC has released their own version. [read more]