Freedom to Marry Commends Governor Quinn on Signing Civil Union Bill, Calls for Next Step
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 at 08:00 pm
A statement from Evan Wolfson, Executive Director of Freedom to Marry, on today’s signing of the Illinois Religious Freedom Protections and Civil Unions Act by Governor Quinn.
A step in the right direction in Illinois
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 at 04:43 pm
Illinois civil union law is a step in the right direction, but there is still work to be done to end the exclusion of gay and lesbian couples from marriage.
Marriage and civil union bills moving forward in multiple states
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 at 01:37 pm
Things are moving fast in two states where winning the freedom to marry is a real possibility this year, and other states are moving ahead with civil union legislation.
Op-Ed: A gay agenda for everyone
Posted on Jan 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Dan Savage discusses why he believes President Obama should address gay rights - specifically marriage equality - in his State of the Union speech this week.
Marriage equality could move forward in some U.S. states
Posted on Jan 24, 2011 at 09:30 am
A handful of U.S. states are poised to take up the issue of marriage equality afresh, due largely to incoming lawmakers who may tip the balance in favor of the controversial measure.
"The work of persuasion, of personal conversations, of talking to lawmakers and mobilizing against a well-funded anti-gay opposition" are among the primary tasks for the lobbying group Freedom to Marry, said founder Evan Wolfson. "With the freedom to marry within reach this year in states such as New York, Maryland and Rhode Island, now is the time to have those conversations and move marriage forward," he said.
Voice for Equality: Rahm Emanuel
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 at 10:30 am
Rahm Emanuel is an American politician and former White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama.
On December 10, 2010, Mr. Emanuel gave an interview in which he expressed his support for the repeal of DADT, the repeal of DOMA and the passage of ENDA.
Civil unions should inspire religious communities to think twice
Posted on Dec 06, 2010 at 12:30 pm
The Rev. Philip Blackwell: The civil union legislation passed by Illinois legislators does not have a direct impact on the ministry of religious bodies, but I think it requires additional thought from religious communities.
Chicago’s Mayor Daley: Let’s finish the job
Posted on Dec 03, 2010 at 02:42 pm
While praising the passage of Illinois' civil union bill, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley said that marriage must be the next step
Illinois Senate OK’s civil unions for gay & lesbian couples
Posted on Dec 02, 2010 at 11:30 am
A lengthy debate to recognize the unions of gay and lesbian couples in Illinois is over with Wednesday's passage of a civil unions bill in the state Senate.
Illinois Passes a Welcome Civil Union Bill, Nation’s Fifth
Posted on Dec 01, 2010 at 02:53 pm
Today, Illinois took an important step forward in providing a measure of protections to same-sex couples and their families – protections of particular importance in these tough economic times.