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Gay Marriage: Next up Illinois
After a hectic 10 days in which 3 states legalized gay marriage, expect the focus to turn to Illinois.
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Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signs gay marriage law
On Tuesday, Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize gay marriage as Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law on the front steps of the Capitol in St. Paul.
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Equality Illinois: It's time for Illinois to pass the marriage bill
With the Illinois General Assembly entering the final weeks of its spring session, Equality Illinois calls on the Illinois House to finish its work on the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act and pass the bill wit
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Minnesota Senate approves gay marriage bill
The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a gay marriage bill, paving the way for Minnesota to become the 12th state to legalize such unions.
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Minnesota Senate approves same-sex marriage
The Minnesota Senate approved a marriage equality bill on Monday by a 37-30 vote, making Minnesota the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Julian Bond, Brendon Ayanbadejo voice marriage equality support in new robocall campaign
Marriage equality supporters are fighting back with a new robocall campaign calling for support of The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which, if passed, would permit same-sex marriage in Illinois.
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Chaka Khan headlines CoH's Human First gala, Saturday
Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and musician Chaka Khan is set to headline this year's Center on Halsted's annual Human First gala on Saturday, May 18 at Chicago Hilton Towers, 720 S. Michigan.
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Protesters spar over marriage bill in three suburbs
The fight over legalizing same-sex marriage in Illinois escalated May 11 as protesters on both sides of the issue targeted three suburban representatives.
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Equality supporters to face off with anti-gays in suburbs Saturday
Marriage rights advocates and supporters will counter-demonstrate in two Chicago suburbs this Saturday against rallies organized by the Illinois Family Institute, a Southern Poverty Law Center-designated hate group.
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Illinois Gov. Quinn: 'It's time to vote'
With Minnesota lawmakers poised to pass marriage equality next week, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told reporters Thursday, "I think, you know, it's time to vote."
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Minnesota House approves gay marriage bill
The Minnesota House on Thursday approved a gay marriage bill.
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Minnesota House Dems predict gay marriage bill will clear Chamber on Thursday
At least three Democratic Minnesota House members have asserted that a proposed gay marriage bill will clear the House on Thursday.
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Chicago City Council passes resolution supporting LGBT athletes
The Chicago City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wed., May 8 that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety.
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Legacy Project luncheon features Equality House ally
The Legacy Project of Chicago will host its annual Spring Gala Luncheon on Friday, May 10 at the Palmer House Hilton. The keynote speaker at this year's luncheon will be Equality House ally Aaron Jackson.
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Chicago City Council to vote on resolution supporting LGBT athletes
The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Wed., May 8 that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety. The m
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70 percent of young adults support gay marriage
Seven in ten young adults, those born after 1980, support gay marriage.
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Illinois Republican chairman Pat Brady steps down
Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady announced his resignation as Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party in a letter sent Tuesday to the state party's central committee.
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Chicago City Council to consider resolution supporting LGBT athletes
Chicago's City Council is considering a resolution that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety.
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Illinois Republican chairman Pat Brady expected to resign Tuesday
Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady is expected to resign Tuesday following several unsuccessful attempts to oust him as party chairman over his support for same-sex marriage.
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Wade Davis previews LGBTQA sports camp in Chicago
On Sunday, May 5, the Center for Gender, Sexuality and HIV Prevention at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago held its first, and hopefully annual, Safe Space Day at the Center on Halsted.
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Windy City Times wins 2 Lisagor journalism awards
Windy City Times reporters won two Peter Lisagor Awards from the Chicago Headline Club May 3 at the Union League Club of Chicago.
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Center on Halsted and IGLTA help local school with beautification of outdoor classroom
On Saturday, May 4th 2013, Center on Halsted is teaming up with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association during their 30th Annual Global Convention in Chicago to launch a volunteer-driven beautification proje
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Rhode Island approves same-sex marriage
Rhode Island became the tenth state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage after the state legislature approved the measure on Thursday by a final vote of 56-15.
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New community event creates ‘Safe Space' for LGBTQ youth
On Sunday, May 5, the Center for Gender, Sexuality and HIV Prevention at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is holding its first, and hopefully annual, Safe Space Day at the Center on Halsted.