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LGBTQ Advocates Hope to Ban ‘Gay Panic’ Defense in Texas, Other States

Illinois joins California in outlawing use of victim's sexual orientation as justification for violent crime. 

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Gay marriage begins in Illinois after staggered start

Gay and lesbian couples across Illinois can now legally wed as the state's law allowing same-sex marriage took effect Sunday.

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Iowa man converts store into same-sex chapel

An Iowa record store owner is hoping to use his business space for same-sex marriages, a move that could prove…

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Ill. gay marriage OK could influence Ind. debate

Opponents of a push to amend Indiana's gay marriage ban into the state's constitution say Illinois lawmakers' approval of same-sex…

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IL Passes Freedom to Marry Bill; Governor Will Sign It Into Law

Today the Illinois House of Representatives voted to approve the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, affirming the freedom to…

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Mayor invites Illinois gay couples to wed in Minneapolis

With all of Illinois' financial woes, residents have grown accustomed to politicians from other states trying to raid its companies,…

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ACLU hires former GOP chair for Illinois gay marriage lobby

The American Civil Liberties Union has hired a consulting firm started by the Illinois Republican Party's former chairman to help…

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Decision on Illinois same-sex marriage lawsuit next month

After hearing nearly two hours of arguments, a Cook County judge said Tuesday she'll decide whether to dismiss a lawsuit…

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Quinn says Wisconsin should legalize gay marriage

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Wisconsin should follow the lead of other Midwest states and legalize gay marriage.

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US lawmakers want end to ban on gay blood donors

Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley has joined more than 80 members of Congress in a renewed push to end a ban…

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