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Illinois’ first day of civil unions

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:09:45 +0000

(Belleville, Ill.) For being first in line, Sarah Baldwin and Heather Sowell got loving applause and smiles from behind the clerk’s counter.

Hundreds of miles away in Chicago, Lakeesha Harris(...)

Lesbian activist picked for Ill. House vacancy

Jennifer Vanasco — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:00:31 +0000

A Cook County state’s attorney will become the third openly gay member of the Illinois House.

On Saturday, LGBT activist Kelly Cassidy was appointed state representative for the 14th District.(...)

Withers: Emanuel wins Chicago’s top job

James Withers — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:36:36 +0000

Rahmn Emanuel, the former White House chief of staff, will be Chicago’s next mayor. The ex-congressman beat five other candidates by getting 55 percent of the vote. Garnering such a high(...)

Thursday Watercooler: McCain likes talking to the Family Research Council

James Withers — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:48:25 +0000

DADT makes it through the House. Again. With Rep. Patrick Murphy leading the charge, the House of Representatives passed a stand alone DADT repeal bill. The resolution, which mirrors the one(...)

Tuesday Watercooler: Religious groups support DADT repeal

CStottlemyer — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:51:39 +0000

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders donate documents to Yale

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) has been fighting for gay rights for the past 30 years and as a result has collected(...)

Civil unions legislation could pass in Illinois House next week

logointern2 — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:39 +0000

Legislation to recognize civil unions for gay couples may soon pass the Illinois House, reports the Chicago Sun-Times.

The House reassembles for its fall session Tuesday and leading Illinois(...)

Monday Watercooler: Gay friendly synagogue was terror target

James Withers — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:01:05 +0000

Stewart/Colbert fear/sanity and/or rally/hate fest. Anyone who gives an award to a seven year girl old is okay in my book (she was a stand in for the news media). Not sure if the weekend’s(...)

Breaking News: Rallies against homophobic violence tonight and tomorrow

logointern1 — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:46:08 +0000

‘Homophobia Kills Die-In’ Flash Mob Tonight (New York , New York)

An estimated 400 gay rights activists will stand up against homophobia by laying down in New York’s Grand Central Terminal(...)

Time crunch for Emanuel in Chicago mayor race

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:00:36 +0000

(Chicago) The phones are ringing. Signatures are being gathered. Groups are vetting who to support. If White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is going to launch his expected campaign for mayor(...)

Monday Watercooler: O’Donnell’s former gay aide speaks out

James Withers — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:41:10 +0000

Pastor says if he were mayor he would deal with gay issues only if boredom struck. Illinois State Senator James Meeks made it easier for whom gay Chicagoans will not vote for in the future(...)