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Claire McCaskill endorses gay marriage
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill on Sunday endorsed gay marriage.
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Illinois ranks ninth for LGBT rights, according to CNN
Ahead of Supreme Court hearings, CNN has created an "LGBT rights calculator" to help shed light on the difference in legal protections among the 50 states.
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Chicago joins nationwide gay rights rallies before Supreme Court deliberations
On Mon., March 25th, gay rights activists and supporters of marriage equality are taking to the streets for rallies in over 160 cities in all 50 states, including Chicago, where the rally will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Fed
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Chicago Pride Fest officially moved to weekend before annual parade
The Northalsted Business Alliance (NHBA), organizers of Chicago's Pride Fest, have received approval from the City of Chicago to move the two-day street festival to Sat., June 22 and Sun., June 23, the weekend before the
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Support for Illinois gay marriage bill grows, House vote not anticipated until April
The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which, if passed, would make Illinois the 10th state in the union allowing its gay and lesbian citizens to marry, is not anticipated to see action until early April.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Gay marriage is good for kids
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which represents over 60,000 pediatricians, issued a policy statement Thursday in support of same-sex marriage equality as well as full adoption and foster care rights for all parent
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Gay marriage legal in New Mexico, Santa Fe mayor David Coss Argues
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss on Tuesday declared that gay marriage is legal in New Mexico.
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Evanston club cancels Michelle Shocked show after anti-gay rant
SPACE, a music venue in Evanston, has canceled folk singer Michelle Shocked's May 5 performance after a San Francisco audience was stunned by her anti-gay rant on March 16.
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Illinois House vote on marriage equality still expected as lobbying continues
With gay marriage receiving a record amount of support across the country, marriage activists continue to look to Springfield, where legislators will likely soon determine the fate of the Religious Freedom and Marriage F
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Record high support for gay marriage, poll finds
A new poll released Monday shows support for gay marriage to be at an all-time high.
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VIDEO: Hillary Clinton backs marriage equality
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has joined the Human Rights Campaign's Americans for Marriage Equality series, a public engagement campaign featuring prominent Americans who support committed gay an
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Madonna presents Anderson Cooper with GLAAD Media Award
Madonna took the stage at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday in New York City to present the Vito Russo Award to advocate, award-winning journalist, author and talk show host Anderson Cooper.
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Windy City Times seeks nominations for 30 Under 30
Windy City Times is seeking to recognize 30 more outstanding LGBT individuals (and allies) for its annual 30 Under 30 Awards.
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Phil Burress urged Rob Portman to reject his gay son
Phil Burress, president of Citizens for Community Values, says he discussed the issue of gay marriage with Ohio Senator Rob Portman.
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Seven Illinois Congressmen call on Illinois to legalize gay marriage
Seven U.S. representatives from Illinois are calling on Illinois lawmakers to approve a gay marriage bill.
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PrideFest Milwaukee announces Andy Bell as opening night act
Pop icon Andy Bell of Erasure will headline the opening night of PrideFest Milwaukee on Fri., June 7, in an opening night show that also stars Sophie B. Hawkins and ABBA Salute.
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Windy City Gay Idol kicks off 11th year
Windy City Gay Idol, now in its 11th year, kicks off the 2013 search for the best amateur lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) singers in the Chicago area.
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Reeling Film Festival seeks new director
Chicago Filmmakers is seeking a new director of Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival.
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ABC Family to premiere lesbian drama 'The Fosters' June 3
ABC Family will premiere the Jennifer Lopez-produced lesbian drama The Fosters on Monday, June 3, following the series finale of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, the cable network announced this week.
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Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives: gays have 'disordered relationships'
As the Illinois House of Representatives prepare to consider a marriage equality bill, State Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Wheaton Republican, called same-sex relationships 'disordered' during a radio interview.
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Lobbying continues as Illinois gay marriage bill short on votes
Marriage activists continue to press House legislators towards a vote on Religious Freedom and Marriage Act, which, if passed, would make Illinois the 10th state in the union allowing its gay and lesbian citizens to marr
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Adam Lambert to headline Miami Beach Gay Pride
Singer Adam Lambert will be the headline performer at the fifth annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival.
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Obama says gay marriage ban would not pass constitutional muster
President Barack Obama has said he cannot see a gay marriage ban passing constitutional muster.
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Illinois lawmaker unwavered in marriage support despite 'greatly offensive' robocalls
As the fate of same-sex marriage rests in the hands of Illinois Representatives, a Chicago-based conservative group has stepped up its attack with robocalls targeting state Rep. Mike Smiddy, a first-term Democrat from th