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Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps' homophobia may have roots in his sexual orientation, a former church member speculates.
The Christian conservative Government Is Not God PAC has warned Ohio Senator Rob Portman that his gay son may die of AIDS.
Phil Burress, president of Citizens for Community Values, says he discussed the issue of gay marriage with Ohio Senator Rob Portman.
Seven U.S. representatives from Illinois are calling on Illinois lawmakers to approve a gay marriage bill.
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.
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.
Chicago Filmmakers is seeking a new director of Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival.
Cicero police detective John Savage, 38, was arrested today by Cook County Sheriff's Police on charges of felony transmission of HIV.
Launched last October, Halsted Vodka is a new concept in spirits, dedicated to championing the LGBT community directly by donating 15% of its profits and company equity to local LGBT organizations.
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.
Organizers behind the Northalsted Halloween Parade are considering a significant change to the annual Boystown event, according to Lakeview Patch.
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.
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) and six members of the Illinois Congressional delegation sent a letter of support for Senate Bill 10 to the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday.
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
In just the second day of the Cardinal's conclave at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the Catholic College of Cardinals has elected a new Pope.
Singer Adam Lambert will be the headline performer at the fifth annual Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival.
President Barack Obama has said he cannot see a gay marriage ban passing constitutional muster.
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
Howard Brown Health Center (HBHC) will host its Mad Hatter's Brunch, a fundraiser to benefit programs and services for the Broadway Youth Center (BYC) on Sunday, April 7 at ZED451, 739 N. Clark St., from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p
The Colorado House on Tuesday approved a bill which recognizes gay and lesbian couples with civil unions.
Lloyd Blankfein, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, has said he believes gay marriage is a business issue and has criticized opponents as biased.
Entertainer and pageant legend Erica Andrews passed away on March 11 in Chicago after a battle with a lung infection. She was lovingly referred to as "the most beautiful drag queen in captivity," according to the Windy C
A resolution which sought to amend the Iowa Constitution to ban gay marriage has died in the Iowa Legislature.
Lily Tomlin believes former late night champ Johnny Carson tried to out her as gay.