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Wed, Feb 17, 2016

Chicago-based Paradise 4 Paws Pet Resort to assume operations of Petco's Pooch Hotel brand

Saq Nadeem, 38, who lives in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood with his partner, Daniel, and their five furry children (three cats and two dogs), is the founder and CEO of Paradise 4 Paws. read...
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Mon, Apr 6, 2015

Barney Frank predicts end to homophobia within 10 years

Former congressman Barney Frank has predicted an end to homophobia in the United States within ten years. read...
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Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Proud to Run 5K races through Chicago's lakefront Pride Parade weekend

Proud to Run celebrates their 33rd annual LGBT 5K race on Saturday, June 28, 2014 along Chicago's lakefront. read...
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Wed, Jun 4, 2014

June 26th Pride 5K run underlines 'plus one' party celebration

The first annual Pride 5K Run/Walk Race takes place at 7:30 p.m. on June 26. read...
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Thu, Aug 29, 2013

All legal same-sex marriages will be recognized for Federal tax purposes

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. The ruling applies regardless of whether the couple lives in a jurisdiction that recognizes same-sex marriage or a jurisdiction that does not recognize same-sex marriage. read...
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Fri, Apr 12, 2013

Developers share vision for 'straight-friendly' hotel in Boystown

Developers behind the "straight-friendly" boutique hotel, which was recently announced for Boystown, presented their plans to the public for the first time on Thursday evening. read...
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Sun, Mar 24, 2013

Political strategist Rove says Republican candidates could be for gay marriage

Sunday on ABC News This Week with George Stephanopoulos, former Bush deputy chief of staff Karl Rove weighed in on same-sex marriage. When asked by the host "can you imagine the next presidential campaign, a Republican candidate saying flat out I am for gay marriage?" Rove responded: "I could." read...
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Fri, Mar 22, 2013

Starbucks' Howard Schultz defends decision to back gay marriage

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has defended the decision to back gay marriage in Washington state. read...
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Thu, Mar 14, 2013

Halsted Vodka founders stress connection to Chicago's LGBT community

Launched last October, Halsted Vodka is a new concept in spirits, dedicated to championing the LGBT community directly by donating 15% of its profits and company equity to local LGBT organizations. read...
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Tue, Mar 12, 2013

Goldman Sachs' Lloyd Blankfein says gay marriage is business issue; knocks FRC

Lloyd Blankfein, the CEO of Goldman Sachs, has said he believes gay marriage is a business issue and has criticized opponents as biased. read...
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Thu, Mar 7, 2013

Study: Same-sex marriage could add $103 million to Illinois economy

Extending marriage rights to same-sex couples in Illinois would generate up to $103 million in spending to the state and local economy, according to a study released Wednesday by the Williams Institute. read...
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Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Illinois business leaders come out in support of marriage equality

Fifty Illinois businesses and executives publicly came out in support of marriage equality Sunday, citing fairness, economic boost and a need to keep Illinois competitive. read...
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Sun, Oct 21, 2012

Human Rights Campaign Chicago gala awards Jennifer Beals "Ally for Equality" award

This year's Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Chicago auction and dinner gala program, "Make Equality Count" awards "The L Word" and "Flashdance" Jennifer Beals with the Ally for Equality award. read...
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Wed, Oct 10, 2012

HRC Gala to feature John Berry, openly gay member of Obama administration

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced today that John Berry, Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management, will speak at its 21st annual Chicago Gala Dinner and Auction on October 20, 2012. read...
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Tue, Sep 25, 2012

Republican Biggert to benefit from gay-rights super PAC $500,000 ad buy

American Unity PAC, a super political action committee created and funded by pro-gay hedge fund manager Paul Singer, has indicated that they will spend $500,000 to support Republican Member of Congress Judy Biggert in her tight race with Democrat Bill Foster according to Crain's Chicago Business today. read...
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Mon, Sep 24, 2012

Lambda Legal Seeks Survivor Benefits for Lesbian Partner of Shooting Victim in Alaska

Lambda Legal filed a legal challenge today on behalf of Deborah Harris, whose same-sex partner, Kerry Fadely, was shot and killed one year ago by a disgruntled former employee whom Fadely had fired. read...
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Fri, Sep 21, 2012

Dan Cathy denies Chick-fil-A has changed anti-gay practices

Conservative former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has issued a statement on his website denying that Chick-fil-A has changed their position on funding anti-gay marriage groups. read...
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Wed, Sep 19, 2012

Chick-Fil-A throws a bone to LGBT

According to a press release from The Civil Rights Agenda (TCRA) just before midnight on Tuesday, pressures from Alderman Proco Joe Moreno have resulted in an internal company declaration by Chick-fil-A that they will no longer fund anti-gay organizations. read...
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Tue, Sep 11, 2012

NAACP's Julian Bond: It's time blacks started talking about gay marriage

Julian Bond, chairman emeritus of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), believes its time African-Americans started talking about gay marriage. read...
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Fri, Jul 13, 2012

Google, Microsoft, Starbucks targeting young consumers with gay marriage stance

Google, Microsoft and Starbucks are coming out to support gay marriage to win over young consumers, a marketing analyst believes. read...
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Wed, May 30, 2012

The Abbey could open by end of year on Halsted

There's a buzz on Boystown's North Halsted Street and it's emanating all the way from one of West Hollywood's most iconic gay nightspots. read...
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Tue, May 22, 2012

British taxpayers will pay for IVF treatments for lesbian couples

Lesbians in Britain will be allowed to access intra-uterine insemination and IVF treatments under new rules established by the National Health Service. read...
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Tue, May 15, 2012

Gay independent donor says that Mitt Romney owes him a refund

An openly-gay donor who is a registered independent is demanding that Mitt Romney give him a refund. read...
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Sun, Apr 15, 2012

Federal employee claims pro-gay Facebook 'Like' cost him his job

Former federal employee Peter TerVeer says the fact that he "liked" the "Two Dads" parenting page on Facebook cost him his job. read...
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Sat, Apr 14, 2012

Obama won't issue executive order barring federal contractors from anti-gay discrimination

President Obama "is committed to securing equal rights" for gays and lesbians, but he won't issue an executive order barring federal contractors from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. read...
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