Politics

Stand alone DADT repeal to see vote in House today

Dec 15, 2010

Marines Gen. James Amos: Gays will cost limbs and lives

The gay group Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is calling for the man in charge of the Marines to resign after he said openly gay Marines could cost servicemembers their limbs or lives.

Dec 14, 2010

Former Secretary of State Albright addresses global poverty and disease in Chicago

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was treated to a warm reception Thursday from attendees at the second annual Chicago House Speakers Series Luncheon at Chicago's Palmer House Hilton.

Dec 10, 2010

DADT repeal not dead

Dec 10, 2010

Wal-Mart could be heading to Lakeview

Dec 10, 2010

Facebook offers gay employees extra pay to make up for taxes

Facebook is joining Google and Barclays in efforts to keep gay employees happy by compensating them for unfair tax laws.

Dec 9, 2010

Senate blocks vote on repeal of DADT

Dec 9, 2010

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' (DADT) vote delayed until Thursday

On Wednesday night, the Senate postponed a vote on the Defense Authorization bill, which includes the repeal of the controversial anti-gay "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

Dec 8, 2010

Albright keynotes Chicago House event this week

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be speaking this Thursday, December 9th at the 2010 Chicago House Speakers Series.

Dec 6, 2010

Three judges to hear California gay marriage ban, Prop. 8, on Monday

On Monday, a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals will hear arguments over the legality of California's Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage.

Dec 5, 2010

Leaders reflect on the historic civil unions vote in Illinois

Dec 3, 2010

Republican Senator Brown joins DADT repeal supporters

Dec 3, 2010

Gov. Pat Quinn celebrates civil unions victory

Dec 2, 2010

Christian group complains after Apple pulls anti-gay 'Manhattan Declaration' app

The Christian creators of an anti-gay app told Apple they're not happy it's been pulled from iTunes.

Dec 2, 2010

Mark Kirk says he's undecided on DADT repeal, will study report

Dec 1, 2010

Illinois House passes civil unions legislation in historic vote

Nov 30, 2010

Civil unions legislation is now up for a vote in Illinois House

Nov 30, 2010

Civil unions measure in Illinois Senate moves forward; House vote expected soon

Nov 30, 2010

Civil union vote wait goes on in Springfield

Nov 30, 2010

Pentagon study to show minimal problems with repeal of DADT

Nov 30, 2010

Civil unions expected to come to a vote today in Illinois

Nov 30, 2010

Religious fervor reaches high pitch as civil unions vote nears in Illinois

Nov 29, 2010

Illinois Cardinal Francis George opposed to gay civil unions

Nov 29, 2010

Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico pushes for gay civil unions

Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico will spend part of Monday calling Illinois lawmakers and urging them to pass SB 1716, which would legalize gay civil unions.

Nov 29, 2010