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Rep. Kelly Cassidy helped make Illinois a haven for LGBTQ+ rights & says the impact is beyond words
The out state lawmaker talked to LGBTQ Nation about welcoming folks in need from red states and being married to Candace Gingrich.
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Gov. JB Pritzker declares Illinois a sanctuary state for IVF services
Illinois has long been considered one of the best states in which to undergo IVF, and the governor is making sure that stays true.
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Illinois is considering tax credits for trans people fleeing their states
West Virginia is trying to ban nonbinary birth certificates that don’t exist in the state.
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Illinois high school stands up to bullies after district postponed LGBTQ+ musical
The school district’s superintendent said that it has developed a safety plan to protect LGBTQ+ students and staff from harassment and threats.
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GOP lawmaker threatens to beat people up if all-gender restroom bill passes
He got cheers from his supporters.
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Parents called the police on a teacher who offered students an LGBTQ+ book
Award-winning teacher Sarah Bonner later quit over controversy around ‘This Book is Gay.’
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Enraged Republican rants about furries in school during floor debate as colleagues laugh
The debate about a prosaic bill to update language in Illinois law got heated when a Republican started ranting about furries.
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Bakery that hosted drag event closes after hate groups made her work a “nightmare”
The attacks were relentless, and customers just stopped coming.
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Police are refusing to provide security for this city’s Pride. It might get canceled.
City officials are telling the Pride organizers that they can’t have a parade without enough police officers providing security. But officers are refusing.