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Gay State Department official tapped for ambassadorship
Daniel Baer WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday announced that President Obama has nominated Daniel Baer to become the next ambassador of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe...
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Staerk out as Equality Illinois field director
The longtime statewide advocacy director resigned after building the organization's operations 'from scratch' Related: Equality Illinois opens state offices, names new field organizers Garcia, Staerk...
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Six states refuse to give military spousal marriage benefits to same sex couples
And are violating federal law by doing so Related: Texas Nat’l Guard withholding spousal benefits for gay troops Court rules against law barring gay couples from veterans benefits Walmart to offer...
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Young Republicans say ‘Yes’ to gay marriage, says poll
America’s attitudes toward marriage equality are changing rapidly, and a new polls says that young Republicans are now far more accepting of same-sex weddings than older Republicans are. According to...
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Illinois House committee says no to gay conversion therapy
Illinois Capitol dome. Photo: Tony Merevick. A committee in the Illinois House of Representatives approved the Conversion Therapy Prohibition Act on Wednesday by a 9 to 6 vote. The legislation seeks to...
View ArticleHRC blasts Brunei’s new gay stoning laws
Brunei, a region off the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia, will become the eighth nation in the world to allow the death penalty against LGBT people.
View ArticleGet your V Card! LGBT group launches get out the vote campaign
Equality Illinois and Planned Parenthood partner to defend supportive politicians in general election.
View ArticleGroups to push ‘Right Wing Rauner’ campaign at Market Days
Equality Illinois and other LGBT groups are working to shore up support for Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.
View ArticleRepublican presidential convention? Cleveland rocks as the party choice
Democrats still in process of choosing host city.
View ArticleBeyond Boystown: Why care about human rights in Uganda and the world?
Chicago activist Andy Thayer answers that question.
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North Carolina magistrates ordered to marry gay couples or be dismissed
Arguing same-sex marriage violates his religion, a North Carolina county official resigned his position rather than perform lesbian and gay civil marriages. Chief District Court Judge Frederick B....
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Equality Illinois spent $610K for marriage, defense of pro-equality candidates
With the general election just days away, Equality Illinois reports that it has spent over $610,000 to pass marriage equality legislation in the state—and to defend political leaders who supported it....
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Advocates push for broader LGBT federal protection law
Photo: Andrew Harrer/Getty. With the possibility that the Employment Non-discrimination Act, popularly known as ENDA, might very well be shelved indefinitely when Republicans take over both houses of...
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Indiana bill would legalize discrimination against LGBT couples
Indiana Capitol. Photo: Facebook. Indiana conservatives say a bill being introduced to the state legislature protects the religious traditions of business owners. Civil rights advocates say it would...
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LGBT group wants to cooperate with Gov. Rauner, slams Meeks appointment
Photo: Brian Kersey/Getty. The state’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group has extended a hand of cooperation to Republican Bruce Rauner as he takes office as governor of...
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Martin Luther King’s daughter is wrong
The self-proclaimed keepers of Martin Luther King Jr.’s flame have never shied away from expressing their bigotry toward the LGBTQ community and gay rights in general. Bernice King, Martin Luther...
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Indiana ‘Religious Freedom Restoration Act’ approved by House committee
The Indiana House voted to approve the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” yesterday. The bill, also known as SB 101, would prevent enforcement of laws if they interfere with an person’s religious...
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Emanuel wooing Indiana businesses
Photo: Donna Ward/Getty. Come to Chicago. That’s what Mayor Rahm Emanuel is saying to businesses and organizations questioning their relationships with the State of Indiana as a result of religious...
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Not excited about Pride Parade
Photo: Jeanne Watkins DEAR LADY A: I need you to settle an argument I’m having with my friend. He says that Pride Month is activism month. I like to be political and protect my right to butt sex, but...
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Christianity is rebellion
Photo: Getty. Music legend Alice Cooper said, “Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll is easy. True Christianity—that’s rebellion.” The very crux of my ministry is that faith can be a powerful volley against...
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