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Opinion: Rev. William Owens Confronts Barack Obama On Same-Sex Marriage
Rev. William Owens takes great issue with Obama’s linkage of Dr. King’s civil rights movement of the past to the current gay rights movement regarding same-sex marriage. Owens says that King embraced traditional religion, and he strongly suggests that King would not want his civil rights’ mission altered to include same-sex marriage.
Cubs Co-Owner Laura Ricketts Forms SuperPAC For Lesbian Issues
Another member of Chicago’s Ricketts family is getting involved with a super PAC.
Report: Many Difficulties For Couples In Civil Unions One Year Later
It has been a year now since same-sex civil unions became legal in Illinois, but the advocacy group Equality Illinois says many couples are not finding that their unions are being treated as equal to marriages.
Law Firm On Gay Marriage For Illinois: ‘It’s Just Time’
The gay rights law firm Lambda Legal has produced a video with the message that “it’s just time” for full marriage equality in Illinois, after lawsuits were filed this week seeking to secure marriage rights for same sex couples.
Lawsuits Filed To Secure Gay Marriage Rights In Illinois
Two separate lawsuits were filed Wednesday, attempting to secure marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples in Illinois.
Rep. Harris Pulls Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Says Votes Are Not There
Illinois State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) has pulled his bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state, but he says in a published report that he will introduce legislation again when the time is right.
Center On Halsted To Celebrate 5 Years Serving LGBT Community
The Center on Halsted LGBT community center will soon celebrate five years in operation with a gala expected to attract 1,500 people.
Gerber/Hart LGBT Library Set To Move From Edgewater Site
The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives of gay and lesbian resources remains very much in operation, but will soon be moving from its longtime location just south of Loyola University.
More Than 3,700 Civil Unions Issued In Illinois Since June
More than 3,700 couples committed to one another through civil unions in the first six months since Illinois legalized them.
LGBT Senior Housing Development To Go Ahead In Boystown
A handful of housing projects designed specifically for LGBT senior citizens are springing up around the country, and Chicago is about to get one soon.
Elmhurst College To Ask Students About Sexual Orientation
Elmhurst College has become the first in the nation to ask prospective students about their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Big Jump In lllinois Same-Sex Couples Reporting Status To Census
The number of Illinoisans telling the U.S. Census Bureau they’re part of a same-sex couple has jumped significantly.
ACLU Intervenes In Catholic Charities Adoption Rights Case
A judge is allowing the American Civil Liberties Union to intervene in the battle over adoption rights for same-sex couples.
Group: More Than 1,600 Couples Have Applied For Civil Unions
Only a month has passed since Illinois legalized civil unions, but more than 1,600 same-sex couples have already applied for licenses.
Local Lesbian News Site Founder ‘Saddened’ By Impostor
A founder of a new lesbian women’s news Web site for Chicago wrote recently that she was “very saddened” to discover that the “woman” behind the “Lez Get Real” blog was actually a straight man misrepresenting himself.
Same-Sex Couples Take Vows For Civil Unions
It was a shining moment for all to see this morning, as same-sex couples gathered to exchange vows for their civil unions in Millennium Park.
Same-Sex Couples Line Up For Civil Union Licenses
A long-awaited day has arrived for same-sex couples in Illinois.
30 Couples To Be Joined In Civil Unions In Millennium Park
Gov. Pat Quinn and Cook County Clerk David Orr will be among those in attendance for a historic ceremony next month, in which 30 gay and lesbian couples will be joined in civil unions in Millennium Park.
Lesbian Activist To Assume State House Seat
Lesbian activist Kelly Cassidy will replace state Rep. Harry Osterman in the Illinois House, as Osterman moves to the Chicago City Council.
Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Advances In Indiana
The Indiana State House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage and civil unions.
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