The Minnesota Senate voted Friday to ban the discredited practice of conversion therapy — which seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity — for minors and vulnerable adults. Senators are also poised to vote on bills that would make Minnesota a refuge for people who travel here seeking abortions and gender-affirming health care. Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, said the three bills are all tied to freedom. "People should have the liberties that are guaranteed in our Constitution. People should have the right to self-determination," Dibble said. "And in Minnesota, people should be free from the laws of other states that would impact and negatively affect all of those basic American rights." Read more at the link in our bio. Story by Jessie Van Berkel and Ryan Faircloth #minnesota #lgbtq #lgbtrights