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Nick Jonas: I embrace my gay fans
Nick Jonas says he doesn't understand why more heterosexual male artists don't embrace their gay fans.
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Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame to induct 15 honorees, Nov. 12
Thirteen individuals and two organizations will be inducted Nov. 12 into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, the country's only known government-sponsored hall of fame that honors members of the lesbian, gay, bisex
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Why is Vladimir Putin on the cover of gay glossy Advocate?
Gay glossy The Advocate has named Vladimir Putin its "Person of the Year."
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Ben Whishaw says coming out with dignity is hard
British actor Ben Whishaw says that he found it difficult to come out with dignity.
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Gay couples begin marrying in St. Louis
Gay and lesbian couples began marrying Wednesday in St. Louis after a state judge ruled the state's gay marriage ban unconstitutional.
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Queen+Adam Lambert named Band of the Year
Queen has been named Band of the Year at the 10th annual Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards held Tuesday in Hollywood.
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Election Day in Illinois: Voting resources and information
Today, November 4, Illinois residents will cast their votes for many important local, statewide and federal executive and legislative offices, including U.S. Senator, Governor, State Senators and Representatives in the I
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WATCH: Starbucks ad features drag queens Adore Delano, Bianca Del Rio
A Starbucks ad released Wednesday features drag queens Adore Delano and Bianca Del Rio.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'So let me be clear: I'm proud to be gay'
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday that he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile business leaders to come out.
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Legendary Northalsted Halloween Parade returns Friday
Get your freak on as the legendary Halloween Parade on Northalsted returns this Friday with a night of live acts, curiosities, costume contests and, of course, a parade – all with a "Freak Show" theme inspired by "Americ
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Sean Hayes, Scott Icenogle engaged to marry
Actor Sean Hayes is engaged to longtime partner Scott Icenogle.
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Lonely Planet names Copenhagen world's most gay-friendly destination
Lonely Planet has unveiled its list of top ten gay-friendly destinations.
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Dolly Parton to anti-gay Christians: The sin of judging is just as bad as any other sin
In a recent interview with Billboard, singer Dolly Parton discussed her large gay following.
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Bill Clinton applauds gay rights progress at HRC gala
Former President Bill Clinton on Saturday congratulated gay rights activists attending the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) 18th annual National Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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The stars come out for 'Night of 100 Drag Queens'
Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband, producer Justin Mikita, came out Wednesday for the opening performance of 'Night of 100 Drag Queens: Animal Queendom' a two-night extravaganza of color, glitter and m
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Howard Brown Health Center celebrates exam room expansion
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) celebrated the completion of its exam room expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.
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Cardinal George: 'I regret if I've spoken in a way that people weren't able to hear'
On Monday, Cardinal Francis George, the head of the Catholic Conference of Illinois and the Archbishop of Chicago, conducted a series of one-on-one interviews before he retires on Nov. 18.
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Obama: Constitution 'Does guarantee same-sex marriage in all 50 states'
President Barack Obama says he believes the U.S. Constitution guarantees a right to marry for gay and lesbian couples.
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Julia Roberts, Derek Hough, Robert Greenblatt honored at GLSEN Awards
Actress Julia Roberts was among those honored at Friday's 10th annual GLSEN Respect Awards at the Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California.
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Gay marriage fights move to South Carolina, Wyoming, Arizona, Montana, Kansas
Marriage equality supporters have asked federal judges in five states to order officials to begin issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples.
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Chicago's legendary CircuitMom turns 50, celebrates with Halloween Revolution
Matthew Harvat, a.k.a. CircuitMOM, is gearing up to celebrate his 50th birthday the best way he knows how -- with a glamorous, theatrical, over-the-top costume party, of course.
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Adam Lambert performs at AT&T 'Live Proud' campaign
Out singer Adam Lambert on Monday performed at the finale for AT&T's "Live Proud" campaign.
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Midwest's first LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development opens
Center on Halsted and Heartland Housing officially opened Town Hall Apartments, the Midwest's first LGBT-friendly affordable senior housing development, during a ribbon-cutting on Friday.
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Legacy Walk honoring 7 new members in LGBT exhibit this Saturday
Organizers of The Legacy Project will unveil seven new plaques honoring LGBT heroes during an on-street dedication ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 11.