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State Sen. Mike Simmons on being a “vigorous and progressive lawmaker” who gets things done
The first out LGBTQ member of the Illinois State Senate has already introduced 16 pieces of legislation that have been signed into law.
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The stars of ‘Empire’ want Jussie Smollett to come back to the show
Co-creator Lee Daniels said that Smollett’s future on the show is still being discussed, but his co-stars a sticking their necks out for him in a letter.
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Black lesbian Lori Lightfoot wins Chicago mayoral race becoming nation’s ‘highest ranking’ out mayor
Lightfoot will be the only black lesbian mayor in the nation – and the first out mayor of one of America’s three largest cities.
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This Republican’s ad is absurdly hateful against everyone
The ad attacks trans women, young feminists, urban teachers, and immigrants.
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New Chicago initiative has served 3600 people living with HIV
The number was announced as the program is set to expand.
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NC’s fake HB2 ‘repeal’ didn’t fool these cities & states, now extending boycotts
North Carolina’s so-called “repeal” of HB2 didn’t really end anti-LGBTQ discrimination, and nearly two dozen cities and states won’t take the bait.
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To sidestep antigay law, Chicago’s mayor will help North Carolina businesses relocate
Rahm Emanuel also says he will he ban the use of city funds for nonessential travel to the state.
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Quinn, Emanuel attend Illinois same-sex marriage celebration
A swanky brunch paying tribute Sunday to those who helped pass Illinois’ new same-sex marriage law wasn’t free from election-year politics as organizers deemed Gov. Pat Quinn “the most pro-gay governor in the history of Illinois” and knocked his Republican re-election challenger.
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Chicago mayor Emanuel praises ruling allowing gay couples to begin marrying
CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is praising a federal judge’s ruling that allows gay couple to marry immediately in Cook County.
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Chicago mayor celebrates passage of marriage bill with visit to gay bar
CHICAGO — Celebrations in Chicago for the state’s newly approved same-sex marriage law included a visit by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to a well-known gay bar in the city’s Boystown neighborhood.