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Nate Berkus says once he came out gay, he never went back
Designer Nate Berkus says once he came out gay, he never went back.
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East Aurora School Board strikes down transgender policy
The East Aurora School Board on Friday rescinded a week old policy addressing the needs of the school's transgender students.
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Millions expected to go purple Friday for Spirit Day
Millions of LGBT advocates and allies are expected to wear the color purple on Friday, Oct. 19, to commemorate the third annual Spirit Day, which is designed to demonstrate support LGBT youth and combat bullying.
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Kinky Boots musical opening night toasts Broadway cast and stars at Sidetrack (video)
Pop icon Cyndi Lauper and four-time Tony-award winner Harvey Fierstein were on hand for yesterday evening's red carpet event for the world premiere of the new musical Kinky Boots.
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U.S. Court of appeals rules DOMA unconstitutional
A federal appeals court in New York on Thursday ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.
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Ghostly events promise memorable Halloween in gay Chicago
Halloween 2012 is just around the corner and queer Chicagoans can look forward to a weekend full of fun local events as well as some major changes taking place to the 16th Annual Halloween on Halsted Parade, presented by
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Microsoft, Amazon, Costco, Nordstrom run ad endorsing gay marriage in Washington
Microsoft, Amazon, Costco and Nordstrom are among the companies behind an ad endorsing passage of Referendum 74, the November 6 referendum which asks voters to uphold – or reject – a gay marriage law approved by lawmaker
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Chris Kluwe: Telling gay couples they can't marry is un-American
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe believes telling gay couples they can't marry is un-American.
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Nate Berkus: Boyfriend loss allowed me to embrace my vulnerability
Designer Nate Berkus believes losing his boyfriend in a tsunami has allowed him to embrace his vulnerability.
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Watch Presidential Debate live online
Watch the 2012 Presidential Debate live online starting at 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012.
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The Abbey could still locate in Boystown
The buzz that one of West Hollywood's most iconic gay nightspots could locate in Boystown faded in July after owners of The Abbey backed away from locating on North Halsted, but the broker for the deal says there still c
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Hundreds gather to honor fallen lesbian service member, counter WBC protest
Hundreds of people gathered over the weekend in North Carolina to honor 29-year-old Army Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson.
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Homeschooled teen: Gay marriage would mean ducks will rule the world
A homeschooled teen's anti-gay rant about homosexuality leading to ducks enslaving humanity has attracted national attention.
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Michael Urie, Sophie Bush help raise $2.9 million at AIDS Walk Los Angeles
More than 30,000 walkers participated in Sunday's AIDS Walk Los Angeles, including Partners co-stars Michael Urie and Sophie Bush.
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Gay Chicago Report: Oct. 13, 2012
TJ Chernick anchors Gay Chicago TV's Gay Report for Oct. 13, 2012.
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Megan Mullally: Eric McCormack didn't want to play gay on 'Will & Grace'
Megan Mullally, who is best known for playing Karen Walker on NBC's Will & Grace, has said Eric McCormack almost passed on Will & Grace because he didn't want to play gay.
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Madison radio DJ comes out on air
Aaron Rogers, a popular radio DJ and online content director at Madison's Z-104, used the occasion of National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, to announce to listeners that he is a proud gay man.
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Nordstrom endorses gay marriage in Washington
Nordstrom has endorsed Referendum 74, the Washington state ballot box question which asks voters to uphold – or reject – a gay marriage law approved by lawmakers.
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Legacy Project brings history to Halsted
"America the Beautiful" was a befitting opening to the dedication ceremony inaugurating Chicago's Legacy Walk on Halsted Street October 11.
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Glee: Darren Criss sees 'new chapter' for Kurt and Blaine
Darren Criss is putting a positive spin on the end of his television romance with Chris Colfer on the Fox musical-comedy Glee.
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Watch Vice Presidential Debate live online
Watch the vice presidential debate live online starting at 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012.
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Quigley tapes mouth shut for NOH8 Campaign and National Coming Out Day
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-Illinois) reiterated support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and National Coming Out Day by participating in the NOH8 Campaign, which promotes eq
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Groups hit 'ex-gay' therapist with complaint
Illinois became latest battleground state in a nationwide fight over "ex-gay" therapy Oct. 11.
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Legacy Walk brings LGBT history to Halsted today
The dedication of the Legacy Walk takes place today in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood as hundreds of attendees will witness the induction of LGBT icons such as Jane Addams.