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Election

Trump and Vance made up racist lies about Springfield, Ohio. Now, an LGBTQ+ leader speaks out

Because of Trump’s grotesque racist lie about Haitian immigrants, which JD Vance defended, the Ohio town is under constant threat. A local LGBTQ+ organization is calling the bigotry out.

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Marriage Equality

Ill. Catholic Bishop to Exorcise Spirit of Marriage Equality

Same-sex marriage comes from the devil, and therefore the new law merits an exorcism service, claims Bishop Thomas Paprocki.

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Voices

Op-ed: How to Get By When Your Neighbors Betray You

When your neighbors snatch your rights away it takes an emotional toll, but this writer refuses to be defeated.

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Marriage Equality

Ill. Gov Will Sign Marriage Equality Bill November 20

Gov. Pat Quinn scheduled a signing ceremony in Chicago, but some activists want to see at least one more elsewhere in the state.

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Obituaries

Ill. Marriage Equality Pioneer Dead at 65

Vernita Gray, part of the first same-sex couple married in Illinois after winning a court order, was a veteran activist in her hometown of Chicago.

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Voices

Op-ed: Will Illinois Be Left at the Altar -- Again?

Why Illinois marriage rights activists are putting the pressure on gay state lawmaker Greg Harris.

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Marriage Equality

Illinoisans Rally for Marriage Equality

Thousands of activists gathered at the state capitol in Springfield today to call for passage of the marriage equality bill.

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Marriage Equality

Bishop: No Prayers for Marriage Equality in Cathedral

The Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield, Ill., said a plan to pray the rosary for marriage equality was 'blasphemous,' and police were called to keep equality activists out of the city's cathedral.

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Holiday Gifts for Everyone

27 Awesome Gifts for Entertainment Buffs

Our selection of entertainment offers serial killers, beloved sleuths, LGBT-friendly toons, and more.

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Religion

Bishop Reminds Gay Parents: Catholic Schools Will Teach You're Sinning

Schools in the Springfield diocese won't turn away children of gay parents, but they may make them feel unwelcome.

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Marriage Equality

Bishop Exorcises 'Infernal Enemy' Responsible for Marriage Equality

While many Illinoisans celebrated yesterday's signing of a marriage equality bill, one Roman Catholic leader was seeking to drive out the forces that led to this 'grave sin.'

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Politics

LGBT Protections Rescinded in Springfield, Mo.

Missouri's third-largest city takes a big step backward.

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Marriage Equality

New Group Works for Marriage Equality in Illinois

The Inclusive Community Project Political Action Committee will seek to mobilize people of color to work for a bill that may come to a final vote in the next few weeks.

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Religion

WATCH: Ill. Catholic Bishop Says Gays Need 'Discipline,' Like Kids

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, who conducted an exorcism service the day the Illinois marriage equality bill was signed into law, has also repeated his assertion that Satan is behind same-sex marriage.

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United We Stand Centers Queer Stories From Least LGBTQ-Friendly Places

The videos from Tourmaline and creative agency RanaVerse give voice to LGBTQ+ narratives in five of the least queer-friendly locales in the country.

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Marriage Equality

WATCH: Chi. Cardinal Pens Anti–Marriage Equality Letter

Cardinal Francis George has asked for the letter to be distributed throughout the Chicago archdiocese Sunday.

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Marriage Equality

Illinois Will Pass Marriage Equality Bill, Sponsor Says

Rep. Greg Harris of Illinois predicts success for the state's marriage equality bill, which coincidentally today picked up Bill Clinton's endorsement.

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Media

Was This Radio Host Fired for Being Gay?

Jennifer Scott Stevens says she was fired for being openly gay, though her former employer says the decision was based on budgetary cuts.

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News

Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election

"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.