As the Supreme Court says states can be cruel to trans kids, my message is clear: Here in Minnesota, we stand with and value our trans neighbors and youth.

Trans athletes can still play in Minnesota. Pass it on.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in BPJ and Hecox, upholding State Bans on trans athletes. Today’s 6-3 by the Court’s conservative supermajority upholds bans but it doesn’t require them. 1/X

Applications for our Queer & Trans Relief Fund are now closed, and we received over 900 responses–but our current funds are limited. In order to provide direct aid to as many Minnesotans as possible, we need your help.

Two weeks ago, we opened applications for our Queer & Trans Relief Fund: a direct-aid program for 2SLBTQIA+ Minnesotans affected by the ICE occupation. We have received over 400 responses–but our current funds are limited. To provide aid to as many Minnesotans as possible, we need your help.

“In these challenging times, few things are more important than the power of connection and community. I’m grateful to have had this space together and to know so many who will be making change for the better.” –OutFront Exec. Director Kat Rohn Thank you, Transgender Law Center, for a great week!

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PASSED: SF4706 and SF4707 Today, the MN Senate heard two bills in the Health and Human Services Committee that will continue to protect Minnesotans from the harmful and discredited practice of so-called conversion “therapy,” and will ensure that survivors can seek damages where harm was committed.

When harmful legislation comes to the floor, our allies and champions stand up. Today, in the Minnesota legislature, harmful policies were rushed forward with little notice in both chambers to limit gender affirming care and to challenge inclusive policies for transgender students & athletes. 1/3

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules 8-1 in Chiles v Salazar which challenged Colorado’s ban on the discredited practice of conversion “therapy.”

"When you build connection with everyone, no one is unequal." Watch the eighth and final interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

Ly Baumgart: Building Hope Through Connection | Queer Joy in Resistance

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The federal Department of Justice has sued the state of Minnesota, alleging that our state has violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete alongside their peers, and allowing trans students to use bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities free from discrimination.

In December of 2025 the Secretary of Health and Human Services issued a flurry of actions targeting gender affirming care and care providers, including a declaration claiming best practice care was “neither safe nor effective.”

"What I really like about our community is that things feel possible. There's a very small gap inbetween the effect that you want and the effect that you can make." Watch the seventh interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

Albé Sanchez: Uniting Community Through Expression and Spirit | Queer Joy in Resistance

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"Find that thing that's for you...figure out how to immerse yourself in there, because that is when you will find your community and find people who are more like-minded...it's just finding the right community for us." Watch this sixth interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

Raquelle Lenoir: Finding Yourself Through Community | Queer Joy in Resistance

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"I love that my community...cares a lot about other people whether those people are like them or not like them, and want to see their point of view or just their world." Watch the fifth interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

Toli Reigada: Curiosity to Build Connection | Queer Joy in Resistance

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"Building collective belonging and collaboration requires deep connection...it requires some kind of consistency. Showing up over and over again, taking small steps to build respect or trust with other people." Watch the fourth interview in our Queer Joy in Resistance series now!

Jess Morgan: Grounding in Collaboration | Queer Joy in Resistance

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Today, it was announced that Children’s Minnesota plans to pause medical gender care services for youth patients starting in March. Read our full statement at outfront.org/news.

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Yesterday, as Minnesotans continued to brave the cold to protect and support our neighbors during the ongoing occupation of our state, the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services referred the state of Minnesota to the Department of Justice for claims of non-compliance with Title IX.

Today, on International Day to End Conversion Therapy, OutFront Minnesota joins our partners around the country and across the globe to honor the survivors of these discredited and harmful practices.

Today, the Supreme Court denied a long-shot petition to revisit Obergefell. A decade after that landmark decision, same-sex marriage equality remains protected. Love is the law.

Gender-affirming care is under threat. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is set to propose two new rules that would affect federal funding and access to gender-affirming care. These are not yet published but may be soon. A thread 🧵

Today, Minnesotans can celebrate a win for inclusion. Cooper v. USA Powerlifting makes it clear that in Minnesota, trans athletes are protected from discrimination under the law, but it’s bigger than just sports; it is a reaffirmation of our state’s commitment to protecting all from discrimination.

Happy Prounouns Day! Sharing your pronouns helps normalize the practice and makes it safer for trans people to do so every day. If you haven’t already, use today to add your pronouns to your bio and email signature, and practice introducing yourself with your pronouns!

Ameera Khan at the @outfrontmn.bsky.social Gala reminding us that we are here to be the neighbors we wish we had when we were little. Support OutFront Minnesota tonight & beyond: www.outfront.org/support-outf...

As Minnesotans of different backgrounds who love our state and the people in it, we are horrified by the terrible act of violence today at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Our thoughts are with the students, families, staff, and community who have been most directly impacted.

The US House is racing to advance a budget bill that will strip billions from essential health care and supportive services; reach out to your Representatives and urge them to vote NO: secure.everyaction.com/uw_lXgewZEyP...

OutFront Minnesota is deeply disappointed by today’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court in the Skrmetti case, which erodes the Equal Protections Clause and upholds a harmful ban on gender affirming care.

CW: violence/death involving elected officials. Tonight, a suspect is in custody in the wake of horrific acts of violence targeting lawmakers over the weekend.

As Pride Month begins, I’m proud to continue the work of making Minnesota a place where our LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit neighbors are seen, valued, and free to live as their authentic selves.   Happy Pride, Minnesota!