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AIDS Foundation's signature gala raises $500,000
Chicago House raises $125,000 in weekend events
County music singer prayed not to be gay
Singer Chely Wright, who just came out of the closet, said she felt like she had to stay in the closet to succeed in country music.
Call for ex-gay leader's resignation after escort link exposed
Cynthia Nixon says Obama's lacking on gay marriage
Joe Jackson: Michael was not gay
Joe Jackson is furious that one of son Michael's doctors has been running around saying Michael was gay.
Chicago Free Press ceases publication
Country music star Chely Wright to announce she is a lesbian
Wright to be first major country star to come out, how will it impact her fan base?
Howard Dean, Dan Choi lead 'Don't Ask' protest; 6 arrested
Florida GOP not happy about gay joke in Crist auction
The Florida GOP says they're planning to dump a portrait of the formerly Republican Governor Charlie Crist on eBay. But the one that went up for sale on April 30 isn't theirs.
David Duchovny would `go gay' for Robert Pattinson
Actor David Duchovny says he's straight, but there are quite a few guys for whom he would "go gay."
Military tells Congress they're not ready to drop gay ban
The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff say troops are just not ready to accept out-of-the-closet gays in their ranks.
LGBT youth protest CPS headquarters over harassment
Mayor of DC mortified after giving award to "Ex-Gay" homphobe
The mayor of Washington, D.C. has a lot of explaining to do after his office gave an award to the leader of "Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays and Gays."
Roscoe's founder Jim Ludwig turns 60
Jim Ludwig, who celebrates his 60th birthday, was surrounded by family, close friends and business associates at the place of his founding, Roscoe's Tavern & Cafe, Thursday evening.
California gay marriage ban trial to wrap up in June
The federal trial on whether California's voter-approved ban on gay marriage is constitutional will wrap up in June.
Laura Bush urged president to sidestep gay marriage
Ill. State Rep. Mell publicly announces engagement to lesbian partner
Today Illinois State Rep. Deb Mell announced on the Illinois House floor that she plans to marry her girlfriend of six years. Following the announcement, Mell told ChicagoPride.com, "The reaction was great. My co-workers
Bud Boyz 2010 competition returns to Chicago
Gay rights supporters asking court to release names of opponents
On Wednesday the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether the names on petitions to deny gays rights should be made public.
Ill. State Rep. Mell announces engagement to lesbian partner
Today Illinois State Rep. Deb Mell (D-Chicago) will announce on the state house floor that she plans to marry her girlfriend of six years, Christin Baker. Mell is hoping that her announcement will lead to groundbreaking