In an excellent, sweeping segment last night, Rachel Maddow looked at Republicans and Democrats on gay rights.Watch the segment, AFTER THE JUMP...Says … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Takes the Temperature of the U.S. on Gay Rights: VIDEO
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Illinois Governor to Sign Marriage Equality Bill Today, on Abraham Lincoln’s Desk
Governor Pat Quinn will sign his state's marriage equality today, making Illinois the 16th state in the union (with Washington D.C.) to have … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor to Sign Marriage Equality Bill Today, on Abraham Lincoln’s Desk
Chicago Cardinal George Asked if He’ll Seek to Deny Communion to Governor Pat Quinn Over Gay Marriage
Chicago Cardinal Francis George, who released a letter in church bulletins throughout the Chicago Archdiocese on Sunday condemning the state's … [Read more...] about Chicago Cardinal George Asked if He’ll Seek to Deny Communion to Governor Pat Quinn Over Gay Marriage
Catholic Bishop to Hold ‘Exorcism’ as Illinois Governor Signs Gay Marriage Into Law
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield, Illinois has big plans to counter the ceremony Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is planning to sing the marraige … [Read more...] about Catholic Bishop to Hold ‘Exorcism’ as Illinois Governor Signs Gay Marriage Into Law
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to Sign Marriage Equality Bill on November 20
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will sign the marriage equality bill on November 20, he announced today: Governor Quinn today announced that he will sign … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to Sign Marriage Equality Bill on November 20
Missouri Couple Organizes ‘Marriage Equality Bus’ Trips to Iowa: VIDEO
Marriage equality has historically been seen as a liberal, coastal development: same-sex couples can now drive through the Northeast from Maine to … [Read more...] about Missouri Couple Organizes ‘Marriage Equality Bus’ Trips to Iowa: VIDEO
Why Did the Illinois Marriage Equality Vote Fizzle? — VIDEO
So why did a promised marriage equality vote in Illinois fail to happen? The finger-pointing has begun, big time.As reported by Towleroad last night, … [Read more...] about Why Did the Illinois Marriage Equality Vote Fizzle? — VIDEO
Illinois Governor Optimistic Marriage Equality is ‘Within Striking Distance’ with Vote by End of May
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn tells the Windy City Times that he has met with more than a dozen Illinois lawmakers in recent days, lobbying them to … [Read more...] about Illinois Governor Optimistic Marriage Equality is ‘Within Striking Distance’ with Vote by End of May
Governor Pat Quinn: ‘Marriage Equality is Coming to Illinois’ – VIDEO
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn gave his 'State of the State Address' yesterday and heralded the approach of marriage equality:Four years ago, … [Read more...] about Governor Pat Quinn: ‘Marriage Equality is Coming to Illinois’ – VIDEO
IL Governor Pat Quinn Hopes to Get Marriage Equality Bill in January
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, in a roundtable with reporters, expressed hope that the state's marriage equality bill would pass next month, the … [Read more...] about IL Governor Pat Quinn Hopes to Get Marriage Equality Bill in January