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All But Marriednew
Civil unions, a milestone on the road to equal rights.
Illinois Times |
Rachel Wells |
02-14-2011 |
LGBT
Tags: Gay Marriage, Civil Unions
Passing the Bucknew
An Illinois lawmaker says the firing of a guardsman may have violated an anti-discrimination statute.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
06-05-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Hard Way Outnew
Marty Dwyer didn't tell, and the Guard didn't ask -- until the day they listened to the wrong guy.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
04-19-2006 |
LGBT
Illinois's Anti-Discrimination Law Could Lead to Other Rightsnew
Lawmakers who passed the landmark bill were careful to distinguish between sanctioning gay marriage and protecting basic civil rights, but some gay-rights activists see the new law as a first step.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
01-28-2005 |
LGBT
Illinois Makes History With Gay-Rights Legislationnew
The lame-duck legislature of blue-state Illinois approved landmark legislation protecting gays from discrimination. The bill was signed into law Jan. 21.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
01-24-2005 |
LGBT
Bar Owner Faces Hearing for Ejecting Lesbiansnew
The owner of Bob's Butternut Hut is on the hot seat. He's the first person to face a hearing in Springfield, Ill., for violation of a ban that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
09-23-2004 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Candace Gingrich Addresses Keyes, Cheneynew
Gingrich is the half-sister of former Republican U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich. As a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay and lesbian political organization, she's embarking on a get-out-the-vote campaign for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
09-10-2004 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Screener of Firefighters Is on Board of Anti-Gay Groupnew
Dr. Michael Campion, who gives psychological evaluations to applicants to a number of fire and police departments, doesn't mention in his curriculum vitae that he's on the board of the Illinois Family Institute. That organization says it is "dedicated to defending marriage, family, and the sanctity of life."
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
08-19-2004 |
LGBT
