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James Franco: 'I wish I was gay'
Actor James Franco doesn't mind if you want to believe the rumors over his sexuality.
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Illinois veto session looms as marriage organizers push for last votes
Zero. That is the number of on-record "yes" votes for marriage equality added since May 31.
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Hawaii governor calls special session on marriage equality
Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday called a special session of the Hawaii legislature to consider marriage equality legislation.
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Wentworth Miller says he tried to commit suicide at 15
Recently out actor Wentworth Miller revealed over the weekend that he attempted to kill himself several times as a teenager.
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Tom Daley: 'I'm not gay'
British Olympic diver Tom Daley brushed off rumors that he is gay, insisting that he'd come out if he were.
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Despite new IRS rules, WI gay couples who file joint state taxes could face jail time
Under an arcane and seldom enforced "marriage evasion" law, Wisconsin same-sex couples who tie the knot in a marriage-equality state, such as neighboring Iowa or Minnesota, could face nine months in jail and a $10,000 fi
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Charlie Hunnam: Gay sex scenes in 'Queer As Folk' prepared me for '50 Shades' role
Actor Charlie Hunnam credits gay sex scenes in the BBC drama Queer as Folk for preparing him for his role as Christian Grey in the much-anticipated film adaptation of E.L. James' blockbuster novel Fifty Shades of Grey.
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New Mexico could legalize gay marriage as early as next month
New Mexico could become the 14th state to legalize gay marriage as early as next month.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Constitution's genius shines in gay marriage decisions
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday told an audience in Philadelphia that the Constitution's genius shines in its gay marriage decisions.
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Obama meets with gay rights activists in Russia
President Barack Obama met with gay rights activists in Russia on Friday.
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All-American sensation: Steve Grand returns with new music video
Chicago-based gay singer/songwriter Steve Grand is proving that he is here to "Stay" with a follow-up to the smash success of "All-American Boy."
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Kevin Swanson wants wedding guests to tell gay couples to die
Pastor Kevin Swanson of Generations with Vision Ministry wants wedding guests to tell gay couples to die.
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Margaret Cho: New show about 'gay man's need for a mother figure'
Comedian Margaret Cho has described her Mother tour as being about "the gay man's need for a mother figure."
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Dan Savage kicks off pro-LGBT Christian video project
Author-activist Dan Savage helped inaugurate a pro-LGBT Christian video project.
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No adverse effects in volunteers following Phase I clinical trial of Sumagen AIDS vaccine
Sumagen Canada Inc and Western University announced today that the Phase I Clinical Trial (SAV CT 01) of the first and only preventative HIV vaccine based on a genetically modified killed whole virus (SAV001-H) has been
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Minneapolis mayor launches campaign for Chicago same-sex couples to marry in Minnesota
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak was in Chicago Thursday to unveil a new digital and print campaign designed to draw same-sex couples from Chicago to Minneapolis where they can get legally married.
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Manila Luzon releases "Necropolis" for Fashion Week
In line with NYC 2013 Fall Fashion Week, drag icon Manila Luzon stars in the film, "Necropolis", a haunting stroll through the Glasgow Necropolis.
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Vladimir Putin says he's not anti-gay; admits Tchaikovsky may have been gay
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he can't be anti-gay because he gives gays prizes.
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Chicago LGBT International Film Festival hosts benefit at Sidetrack on September 25
Reeling announced a festival kick off party and fundraising event at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted St., on Wed., Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Cubs honor Chicago Force's perfect season, national championship
The Chicago Cubs honored the Chicago Force Women's Tackle Football Team for their 2013 perfect season and National Championship title during the Cubs game Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
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Citing harm to tourism industry, officials urge passage of freedom to marry in Illinois
Responding to a recently announced advertising campaign by the City of Minneapolis aimed at attracting same-sex Chicago couples seeking the freedom to marry, political leaders and tourism officials today urged the Illino
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Group behind anti-gay robocalls hit with complaint
A political action committee fighting Illinois equal marriage is facing allegations that it broke state election law in failing to disclose funds taken from the anti-gay National Organization for Marriage (NOM).
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Obama to meet with gay rights activists in Russia
President Barack Obama will meet with gay rights activist during this week's Group of 20 summit in Russia.
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Naysha Lopez wins Miss Continental 2013 title
Naysha Lopez, Miss Illinois Continental, took first place at the Miss Continental 2013 pageant at Chicago's Vic Theatre over Labor Day Weekend.