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Gay youth killed after being struck by Metra train

Oct 3, 2012

Despite protest, NBC picks up 'New Normal' for full season

NBC on Tuesday picked up The New Normal for a full season, even as conservatives continue to decry the gay parenting sitcom.

Oct 3, 2012

Nico Lang joins The Civil Rights Agenda as Associate Director

The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA), Illinois' leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) civil rights advocacy organization, is proud to announce that LGBT young leader, community activist and blogger Nico Lang ha

Oct 2, 2012

Transgender americans speak out in new "Voting While Trans" video series

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), in partnership with GLAAD, has released a series of public service announcements outlining how transgender Americans can keep their right to vote this election day.

Oct 2, 2012

NBA, WNBA, Major League Soccer, NYSE,Facebook join to go purple for Spirit Day, 10/19

Oct 2, 2012

RuPaul's Sahara Davenport dies

Antoine Ashley, known as Sahara Davenport, a drag performer on the second season of the TV show RuPaul's Drag Race, has died. Ashley was just 27.

Oct 2, 2012

Homophobic Liberty Counsel announces plans to sue over California ban on gay therapy

Liberty Counsel, in association with the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH), has announced that they are preparing a lawsuit to challenge the law banning change therapy.

Oct 1, 2012

Quigley applauds DHS for recognizing LGBT families in federal immigration policies

Quigley applauds DHS for recognizing LGBT families in federal immigration policies

Oct 1, 2012

New Equality Illinois field offices extend reach of LGBT advocacy

Equality Illinois today announced the opening of two field offices in key regions of the state, enhancing the reach of Illinois' oldest, largest and most effective LGBT advocacy organization.

Oct 1, 2012

Supreme Court takes no action on gay marriage ban, DOMA, Prop 8 cases

The Supreme Court on Monday took no action in regard to several cases related to gay marriage.

Oct 1, 2012

Thousands participate in AIDS Run and Walk Chicago

Thousands of people ran and walked along Chicago's lakefront on Sunday morning as part of the AIDS Run & Walk 2012, one of the city's high-profile fundraisers to combat HIV/AIDS.

Oct 1, 2012

Magic Johnson and Wendy Williams sign historic declaration to end HIV/AIDS in America

Magic Johnson and Wendy Williams sign historic declaration to end HIV/AIDS in America

Sep 30, 2012

Jerry Brown signs bill banning 'ex-gay' therapy to minors

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a bill banning therapies that attempt to alter a minor's sexual orientation from gay to straight, making California the first state to enact such a law.

Sep 30, 2012

AIDS Run and Walk Chicago kicks off this morning; onsite registration available

AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, one of the city's high-profile fundraisers to combat HIV/AIDS, is this morning. The 11th annual event takes place at Soldier Field, located along Lake Shore Drive on Chicago's Near South Side.

Sep 30, 2012

HIV leaders unveil declaration to end HIV/AIDS in America

HIV Leaders Unveil Declaration to End HIV/AIDS in America

Sep 29, 2012

Gay billboard artist Matt Zarley releases inspiring new music video

Broadway veteran, songwriter, Billboard dance sensation and 2002 People Magazine's "Hottest Bachelor" Matt Zarley released his latest music video, "Change Begins With Me", an inspirational anthem with a resounding messag

Sep 28, 2012

LGBTQ Community: Share your story to make a better CTA

Affinity Community Services, the Gender and Sexuality Center at UIC, Illinois Safe Schools Alliance and The Civil Rights Agenda are pleased to announce a new initiative that invites lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender an

Sep 28, 2012

Obama campaign ad urges young people to vote for their gay friends

An ad for the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama asks young people to not forget their gay and lesbian friends on election day.

Sep 28, 2012

Catholic bishops rev up political machine to fight the gays

Bishops have enough housecleaning of their own to do when it comes to strengthening Catholic marriages and rebuilding trust in the face of clergy abuse scandals. They should drop the culture war politics

Sep 27, 2012

NMAC marks national gay men's HIV/AIDS awareness day

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. For too many young gay and bisexual men, HIV infection has become a rite of passage to adulthood.

Sep 27, 2012

Darqness: A one-night only walk through ghost tour

Sep 27, 2012

Illinois Court Hears Arguments in Anti-Gay Group's Effort to Join Lambda Marriage Case

Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division heard oral arguments in a motion to intervene by the Illinois Family Institute in Darby v. Orr, Lambda Legal

Sep 27, 2012

Despite inclement weather, first year of Out in the Park a success

Michael Snell and Derrick Sorles recently presented the Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) with the funds raised by Out in the Park, which drew near 3400 LGBT folk and their allies to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, I

Sep 27, 2012

Joe Ricketts launches anti-Obama ads, Laura Ricketts hosts Michelle Obama

Joe Ricketts, the TD Ameritrade founder and patriarch of the family that owns the Chicago Cubs, has launched a multi-million dollar TV ad campaign aimed at defeating President Barack Obama.

Sep 27, 2012