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- ›loaded language: 'widespread support'
- ›loaded language: 'pushing sexual activity into less visible spaces'
- ›loaded language: 'criminalized and excluded'
- ›loaded language: 'discrimination'
- ›loaded language: 'homophobia'
- ›framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ›framing: selective emphasis on LGBTQ activists' perspectives
- ›editorializing: The Minneapolis City Council received widespread support for repealing the longstanding ban
Minneapolis City Council Holds Hearing on Repealing Ban on Adult Bathhouses
The Minneapolis City Council conducted a public hearing on June 19, 2026, to discuss repealing a ban on adult bathhouses. Supporters, including over 30 residents and LGBTQ activists, argued that the ban has historically targeted marginalized communities. The council is set to vote on the repeal next week.
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Jay Orne
Patrick Scully
Jacob Frey
Brian Coyle
Jason Chavez
The Minneapolis City Council held a public hearing on June 19, 2026, regarding the repeal of a ban on adult venues, including bathhouses. Over 30 residents spoke in favor of the repeal, arguing that the ban disproportionately affected the LGBTQ community and individuals with HIV and AIDS. Activists from the Safer Sex Spaces Coalition emphasized that repealing the ban could promote healthy practices and provide safe spaces for sexual activity.
Jay Orne, a researcher from the Aliveness Project, stated that pushing sexual activity into less visible spaces complicates outreach and education efforts. Patrick Scully, an LGBTQ activist, shared his personal experiences of discrimination under the previous laws. While Mayor Jacob Frey has not prioritized the repeal, he indicated he would sign it if passed by the council. The council is expected to vote on the ordinance next week.