We had a relatively last-minute change of guest and topic for this week's show. We've been wanting to have August Berkshire on the show for a while to talk about the marriage bill. He's been shepherding it along for several years now, sussing out legislator concerns and drumming up support in the community. This morning, he joined us in studio to talk about the purpose of the bill, the process we've gone through to have the bill introduced in the legislature, and what people can do to support the bill.
Since the show was recorded, we have confirmed that no further committee meetings are happening this year. However, now that the bill has been introduced, it's time to approach your legislators about supporting the bill for next year, possibly even about co-sponsoring it. As mentioned on the show, the American Humanist Association has made it easy for you to contact your state representative and senator to ask them to support the bill. If you receive any feedback with concerns on the bill from your legislator, please make Minnesota Atheists aware of those concerns.
Related Links:
- “Atheists can’t preside over weddings in MN, but two lawmakers hope to change that” (The Raw Story)
- “Minnesota Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Allow Atheist Wedding Officiants” (Huffington Post)
- State of Minnesota Marriage Laws
- HF 2966 & https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF2958&version=0&session=ls88&session_year=2014&session_number=0">SF 2958
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