New laws make Minnesota a 'refuge' for abortion, gender-affirming care

[dflprincess]

Vote for Democrats, get nice things

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-to-become-refuge-for-abortion-gender-affirming-care-with-new-laws/600270558/

People traveling to Minnesota for abortion or gender-affirming care will now be shielded from legal consequences in other states under new laws signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday.

The proposals advanced by Minnesota Democrats come as GOP-led states are debating and passing restrictions on abortion and health care for transgender and nonbinary people. That includes neighboring states such as North Dakota, which recently enacted a law creating felony penalties for health care providers who provide gender-affirming care to minors.

Republicans have criticized the measures for making Minnesota an outlier in the nation, but Democrats are embracing the state's status as a refuge.

"That march of bigotry and hate stops at Minnesota's borders," Walz said Thursday, surrounded by legislators and advocates of the proposals before signing them into law. "Freedom is on the march in Minnesota, decency is on the march in Minnesota, compassion is on the march in Minnesota."

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[vercetti2021]

1. Wish I had the money to move there

Though one problem. Being a Dallas Stars fan might get me killed

[Ocelot II]

2. We would welcome you regardless!

[PlutosHeart]

3. We haven't killed Packers' cheeseheads yet.

[vercetti2021]

4. But!

All I would hear is. NORM GREEN SUCKS

[dflprincess]

5. The Stars were once the Northstars

so we would accept you as a legacy fan. (Really, you'd be welcome no matter which team you root for.)

[vercetti2021]

6. Ha

Not so sure lately with the playoffs! But long as I can have a small place on the lake for painting in peace. That would be great.

[dflprincess]

7. And there are many lakes for you to choose from! nt