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Republicans have supported transgender rights in the past, but what about now?
Democrats have been much more involved in advancing transgender rights. But Republicans have helped sometimes too.
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An attack ad for an LGBTQ-friendly Republican shows a bizarre gay marriage
The minister pronounces the state “f***ed” at the end of the wedding.
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Illinois’s Republican governor married a gay couple & the religious right is really miffed
Conservatives have accused him of “cultural Marxism” for officiating the wedding.
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Compare & contrast: Take a look at these two Republican politicians from Illinois
One is a white supremacist and Holocaust denier. The other is a pro-choice ally of the LGBT community.
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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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Illinois becomes second state to ban ‘panic defense’ as excuse for killing LGBT people
Finding out someone is queer is no excuse to kill them. If you’re that scared, run home to momma.
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Illinois just made it easier to correct a birth certificate
The Republican governor signed around 100 bills on Friday.
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Illinois’ GOP governor, LGBT rights advocates find common ground
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he’ll issue a directive that state agencies strictly enforce anti-discrimination laws, and that he’ll appoint a liaison from his office to the LGBT community.
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Ill. marriage equality advocates criticize GOP candidate’s opposition
CHICAGO — Gay rights supporters are using the upcoming Chicago Pride Parade to draw attention to Republican Bruce Rauner’s statements that he would have vetoed Illinois’ same-sex marriage bill. Equality Illinois on Thursday unveiled a two-story banner featuring a photo of the GOP gubernatorial candidate and comments he made about the law.
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Same-sex marriage becomes focus of Illinois’ governor’s race
After weeks of focusing on Illinois’ mammoth financial problems, the governor’s race turned to the issue of same-sex marriage Monday as gay couples took vows under the state’s new law. Gov. Pat Quinn attended one wedding ceremony while advocates accused his Republican challenger, Bruce Rauner, of being against efforts to legalize same-sex marriage.
