“So much for the inevitability of gay marriage. With a coalition that included strong support from the African American community as well as so many others throughout the state, we did what nobody in the intelligentsia thought was possible. This is a huge victory at a pivotal time, and totally undercuts the lie that somehow same-sex marriage is inevitable. Our …
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ILLINOIS: Gay House Reps Speak From The Floor About The Lack Of Marriage Vote
Openly gay Illinois House reps Greg Harris and Deb Mell spoke emotionally from the chamber floor tonight in reaction to the lack of a vote of the marriage equality bill.
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Lambda Legal reacts: This is a stunning failure in the Illinois House. This is too important to families across Illinois, and Lambda Legal’s lawsuit, Darby v. Orr which was filed a year ago yesterday will move forward. The day is coming when Illinois will have the freedom to marry. Lambda Legal has been working in the Midwest for the respect …
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