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Ricky Martin to greet Chicago fans

Nov 12, 2010

Benedictine educator: I lost my job because of lesbian wedding announcement

Laine Tadlock, a lesbian educator at Benedictine University, said she lost her job not because she was a lesbian -- but because she ran an announcement in the paper about being legally married in Iowa.

Nov 12, 2010

Debate over 'Glee' anti-bullying episode

After several gay teen suicides, a lot of "Glee" fans were hoping the show would transmit a powerful message about bullying. On Tuesday night, some fans walked away sorely disappointed.

Nov 11, 2010

Marie Osmond: My son wasn't gay

Marie Osmond is furiously denying rumors that her son, Michael, was gay and that he committed suicide because the Mormon faith would not accept him.

Nov 11, 2010

Politicos attend Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame Ceremony

Nov 11, 2010

Illinois civil unions vote on fast track

Nov 10, 2010

Fusion Radio Chicago makes Chicago history, celebrates 7 years

Nov 10, 2010

Albion College president talks about gay flag burning

Two students at Albion (Mich.) College set fire to a gay pride flag on campus, an incident that has led calls for alumni to stop donations.

Nov 10, 2010

Log Cabin leader meeting with GOP congressmen, fighting for DADT repeal

The new president of the gay Log Cabin Republicans, R. Clarke Cooper, is finding open doors in the halls of Congress as his group tries a two-pronged approach to get "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" thrown out.

Nov 10, 2010

Anonymous donor throws "Lifeline" to Howard Brown; challenges community

Nov 10, 2010

Prospects for repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' murky in Congress

Congress goes back to work next week and it isn't clear whether lawmakers will have the time-- or the will-- to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

Nov 9, 2010

Sir Ian McKellen: Hollywood agents still telling gay actors to stay in closet

Sir Ian McKellen came out of the closet 22 years ago, and it hasn't hurt his acting career one bit. But he still believes that other actors are being told to stay in the closet.

Nov 8, 2010

Hawaii paves way for same-sex civil unions

The midterm elections loaded up Hawaii's government with pro-civil union leaders from the Governor's Mansion on down, a change that analysts say will pave the way for Hawaii to legalize same-sex marriage next year.

Nov 7, 2010

Log Cabin Republicans ask Supreme Court to stop DADT enforcement

Lawyers for the conservative Log Cabin Republicans filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court on Friday, asking the court to stop enforcement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Nov 6, 2010

Chicago Catholic priests fight over CCHD funding and same-sex marriage support

In Chicago and across the country, Catholic priests and lay people are fighting over the future of a powerful charitable funding organization, Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), and its alleged ties to pro-g

Nov 6, 2010

Howard Brown Health Center in danger of closing

Nov 5, 2010

Chicago's 29th Annual Lesbian and Gay International film festival opens

Nov 5, 2010

Brady concedes governor's race, gay rights advocates claim victory

Nov 5, 2010

'My son's gay. Or not': Mom defends son's choice to dress as 'Daphne'

A straight mom who posted a blog about her five-year-old son's cross-dressing costume choice is now the focus of international internet support and scorn. The mom compared what happened to her little boy to the gay kids

Nov 5, 2010

Review: An Intimate Evening with Levi Kreis at Apollo Theater

Nov 5, 2010

Quinn narrowly defeats Brady with help of gay vote

Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn has narrowly defeated his Republican challenger State Sen. Bill Brady. The Associated Press and NBC News called the race for Quinn this afternoon.

Nov 4, 2010

Annual Mr. International Rubber opens this weekend in Chicago

Nov 4, 2010

GOP = 'Gay Old Party'? More gays vote Republican

The percentage of gays and lesbians who vote Republican is going up.

Nov 4, 2010

Vince Vaughn 'glad' Ron Howard is keeping gay joke in 'The Dilemma'

Actor Vince Vaughn said he's glad that director Ron Howard is keeping a gay joke in the new comedy "The Dilemma."

Nov 3, 2010