The Illinois Senate Executive Committee has passed the marriage equality bill by a vote of 8-5 setting the stage for a full Senate vote in the near … [Read more...] about Illinois Senate Executive Committee Advances Marriage Equality Bill in 8-5 Vote
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Watch LIVE: Illinois Senate Executive Committee Hearing on Marriage Equality Bill
At this point it's unclear what's happening in Illinois, given the earlier report from the Windy City Times on the delayed status of the … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE: Illinois Senate Executive Committee Hearing on Marriage Equality Bill
No Marriage Equality Vote in Illinois This Week
There's still hope before the end of the legislative session on January 9, but it's running out. Senate Democrats say it will not happen this … [Read more...] about No Marriage Equality Vote in Illinois This Week
Illinois Marriage Equality Vote Uncertain Today as Two Supportive Senators are Absent
Two Illinois senators supportive of the marriage equality bill have been called away from the legislature on family emergencies, leaving the fate of … [Read more...] about Illinois Marriage Equality Vote Uncertain Today as Two Supportive Senators are Absent
NOM Pledges $250K to Defeat Any Illinois Republican Who Votes to Approve Marriage Equality
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) today pledged to take action against Republicans who vote for marriage equality in Illinois. From the … [Read more...] about NOM Pledges $250K to Defeat Any Illinois Republican Who Votes to Approve Marriage Equality
Watch LIVE: Possible Illinois Senate Vote on Marriage Equality
As I noted earlier, Illinois' marriage equality measure has been added as a Senate amendment to HB4963, a bill that deals with automobile rentals … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE: Possible Illinois Senate Vote on Marriage Equality
Illinois Marriage Equality Vote Could Happen as Early as This Morning
Watch LIVE Here. Here's the latest on Illinois and marriage equality, via the Windy City Times: Illinois Senators may be voting on marriage … [Read more...] about Illinois Marriage Equality Vote Could Happen as Early as This Morning
Five Gay Couples Denied Marriage Licenses in Mississippi: VIDEO
Five lesbian couples applied for and were denied marriage licenses in Hattiesburg, Mississippi yesterday as part of a demonstration by the Campaign … [Read more...] about Five Gay Couples Denied Marriage Licenses in Mississippi: VIDEO
France’s First Baby of 2013 Born to Gay Couple
A partnered lesbian mother has given birth to the first baby born in 2013 in France:Sacha was born between midnight and one minute past on January 1, … [Read more...] about France’s First Baby of 2013 Born to Gay Couple
Illinois GOP Chairman Calling On Lawmakers To Support Marriage Equality
The bill to legalize marriage equality in Illinois is tangled up in technical red tape at the moment and won't be discussed until tomorrow, which … [Read more...] about Illinois GOP Chairman Calling On Lawmakers To Support Marriage Equality