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German lawmakers to vote on gay marriage bill Friday
German lawmakers are expected to decide Friday whether to legalize same-sex marriage
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Nikki Haley booed at NYC LGBT Pride
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Sunday said that she was booed by LGBT Pride attendees while having lunch with her son at a New York City restaurant.
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Turkish police enforce ban on LGBT Pride march
Police in the Turkish city of Istanbul have enforced a ban on an LGBT Pride march.
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Chicago shows its pride at 48th annual Pride Parade
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade drew record crowds, as spectators crowded the streets, rooftops and balconies from Uptown to Lincoln Park along the 21-block route to celebrate gay pride on Sunday, June 25.
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CTA's Pride 'L' taken out of service following accident
The Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) new colorful 'L' cars intended for Pride weekend have been taken out of service following a deadly accident.
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'Stand Up, Stand Proud.' Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon
Last year the Chicago Pride Parade was a mix of emotions: joy, pride and pain. The opening of the parade included a moving tribute to the 49 slain victims of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
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Chicago Pride Parade 2017: Here's everything you need to know
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon - rain or shine - Sunday, June 25 at Broadway and Montrose in the Uptown neighborhood. The parade is the culmination of a full month of activities known as June Prid
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Controversy arises at Chicago Dyke March
The 21st annual Chicago Dyke March, described as more inclusive, more social justice-oriented than Chicago's annual Pride Parade, took place in the Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, June 24.
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Cincinnati names street after marriage equality plaintiffs Jim Obergefell, John Arthur
Cincinnati has honored the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that struck down state bans that excluded gay and lesbian couples from marriage.
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'Conrad the Unicorn' to return for the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade
Over the past eight years, Balloons by Tommy has delighted spectators of Chicago's annual Pride Parade with colorful balloons entries - from spelling out "Chicago", "Peace" and "Love" to last year's crowd-pleaser, Conrad
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Proud to Run breaks 2,000 runners in 2017 (PHOTOS)
Proud to Run (PTR) celebrated its 36th year with over 2,000 registered runners and walkers participating in the annual 10K run and 5K run/walk along Chicago’s lakeshore at Montrose Harbor on Saturday, June 24.
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2017 Chicago Pride Parade line of march
The 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade will include 150 entries featuring colorful floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands and walking contingents representing community businesses, organizations, elected governmental o
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10th annual Pride Bowl kicks off in Chicago
Chicago hosts it's 10th annual Pride Bowl on Montrose Fields
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Chicago Transit Authority debuts Pride 'L' cars
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Friday debuted four 'L' cars wrapped in the rainbow flag.
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Joe Biden tells LGBT community to hold Trump accountable
Former Vice President Joe Biden is calling on the LGBT community to hold President Donald Trump accountable for his promise to be an ally.
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Security remains tight for 2017 Chicago Pride Parade
With around a million people expected near the parade route, security will be tight again this year.
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Queen Elizabeth vows to protect LGBT community from discrimination
During an address to the UK Parliament on Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II pledged to protect the LGBT community from discrimination.
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Chicago Police issue Boystown robbery alert ahead of Pride Parade
Chicago Police have issued a warning of strong-arm robberies in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood just days before the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade.
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Darren Hayes Credits Adam Lambert For Increasing LGBT Support In Pop Culture
In a Billboard interview, out singer Darren Hayes credits Adam Lambert for increasing LGBT support in pop culture.
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'Orange Is' star Lea DeLaria brings her sense of Pride to Chicago
When the 48th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off at 12 noon on Sunday, it will be "Orange is the New Black" star Lea DeLaria leading the way as the Grand Marshal, marking her first time at this city's late-June rainbo
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Petition seeks to add rainbow crosswalks in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood
The streets of Chicago's Edgewater community could soon get a splash of color.
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ACLU says school employee who urged violence against gays should not be fired
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Ohio said Tuesday that a Columbus City Schools employee who posted an anti-gay slur should not be fired.
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Ryan Phillippe proud of his gay 'One Life To Live' role
Actor Ryan Phillippe says that he's proud of his groundbreaking gay role on One Life To Live.
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TPAN showcases new office, partnership with Howard Brown
Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) celebrated the opening of its new office with an open house and ribbon-cutting on Monday, June 19, at its Edgewater location, 5537 N. Broadway.