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Olivia Newton-John headlines major festival, talks personal and career

Aug 6, 2012

Athletes, activists go for gold at Olympics

With the nation-by-nation parade of athletes at the Games of the XXX Olympiad, history was made – in the sports arena and in the political arena.

Aug 5, 2012

Dan Cathy to give Chick-Fil-A windfall to anti-gay groups, Herman Cain suggests

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has said that Chick-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy confided to him that the company earned $30 million on Appreciation Day and said that he would donate that money to "the charitable or

Aug 5, 2012

Mitt Romney disagrees with Boy Scouts gay ban

Mitt Romney has reiterated that he disagrees with the Boy Scouts of America's ban on openly gay scouts and leaders.

Aug 5, 2012

Severe weather suspends Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza organizers have suspended the festival until further notice due to severe weather moving through the Chicago area Saturday afternoon.

Aug 4, 2012

Gay rights advocates protest Chicago Chick-fil-A with kiss-in

Gay rights advocates staged a 'kiss in' Friday night at the Chicago Chick-fil-A restaurant to counter Wednesday's Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day.

Aug 4, 2012

Lance Bass: I knew I was gay at age 5

Former N'Syncer Lance Bass, who was forced to reveal that he's gay in 2006, has said he knew his sexual orientation at age 5.

Aug 4, 2012

Gay rights activists protest Chick-fil-A with kiss-in

Gay rights activists are holding a kiss-in event to counter Wednesday's Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day.

Aug 3, 2012

Gay Chicago Report: August 3, 2012

TJ Chernick anchors the August 3, 2012 episode of Gay Chicago TV's Gay Report.

Aug 3, 2012

Gay marriage could mean $165 million economic boost for Ohio

Supporters of legalizing gay marriage in Ohio say it could yield $165 million for the state.

Aug 3, 2012

Vital Bridges services impacted by copper thefts

Copper thieves have repetitively struck a West Side HIV/AIDS outreach center, directly impacting service to clients.

Aug 3, 2012

Mariah Carey releases new single, "Triumphant (Get 'em)

Aug 2, 2012

Lauper releases "Sex is in the Heel"

Aug 2, 2012

The Civil Rights Agenda files complaints against Chick-fil-A

The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA)working with cooperating attorneys and on behalf of claimants, filed multiple complaints today against Chick-fil-A with The Illinois Department of Human Rights.

Aug 2, 2012

Hamburger Mary's serves up 'hate-free' chicken sandwich

Hamburger Mary's joined the increasing number of campaigns to counter Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's controversial public stance against marriage equality by offering a southern-style chicken sandwich while advocating diver

Aug 2, 2012

Chicago Chick-fil-A owner talks LGBT rights with Windy City Times

As the Chick-fil-A controversy continued Wednesday with "appreciation day," the owner of Chicago's only Chick-fil-A location discussed her views on gay rights exclusively with the Windy City Times.

Aug 1, 2012

Chicago Fire teams with EQIL, hosts Pride Night Saturday, Aug. 4

This Saturday, August 4, the Chicago Fire is hosting Pride Night at their game against the Toronto FC at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The event is the culmination of the partnership between the Windy City's Major League So

Aug 1, 2012

Pat Robertson compares Democratic support for gay marriage to a death wish

Pat Robertson has questioned the Democratic Party's support for gay marriage in its platform, saying it is tantamount to a "death wish."

Aug 1, 2012

Hamburger Mary's serves up 'Hate-Free' chicken sandwich

Mary's is adding her voice to the increasing number of campaigns to counter Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's controversial public stance against marriage equality... by offering a southern-style chicken sandwich while advocat

Aug 1, 2012

Support for gay marriage among Democrats jumps 15 percent in 4 years

Support for gay marriage among Democrats has increased 15 percent since 2008, a new The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life survey has found.

Aug 1, 2012

Elton John thanks Jay-Z, Obama for backing gay marriage

Singer Elton John believes gay marriage got a big boost with the endorsements of President Barack Obama and rapper Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter.

Jul 31, 2012

Marriage Equality to be included in Democratic Party Platform

The Democratic party will include a plank supporting marriage equality in its official platform at the upcoming convention in North Carolina, according to retiring Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank.

Jul 30, 2012

Hundreds turn out for first trans pride event

With gender-variant people of nearly ever age and background represented, hundreds gathered in Union Park July 29 for Chicago's first ever transgender pride event.

Jul 30, 2012

Hearty Boys host Chick-fil-Gay Appreciation Day, August 1

Countering Mike Huckabee's Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, Chicago's Hearty Boys will host Chick-fil-Gay Appreciation Day on August 1.

Jul 30, 2012