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Marriage Bill Advances in Illinois Senate

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February 5, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee voted today in favor of a bill that would provide marriage for same-sex couples. The bill now advances to the Senate floor.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois
Freedom to Worship, Not Freedom to Shun: Accommodating Pluralism in American Public Life

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By Lambda Legal

January 18, 2013

From Balkinization:

See Also: Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Rhode Island
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Signs ILove Marriage Pledge

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By Lambda Legal

January 16, 2013

Today Lambda Legal announced that Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has signed our ILove Marriage petition, calling for the freedom to marry in Illinois!

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Illinois
Illinois Marriage Bill Introduced on First Day of New Session

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January 10, 2013

The introduction of the bill on the first day of the new Illinois legislative session is yet another sign that it's a matter of when, and not if, marriage happens in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois
2013 Preview

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By Kevin M. Cathcart

January 9, 2013

As we kick off Lambda Legal’s 40th anniversary year, we are looking forward.

See Also: Lambda Legal in the News, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey
Lambda Legal Clients Testify on Illinois Marriage Bill

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By Lambda Legal

January 8, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee heard testimony last week from Lambda Legal clients Mercedes Santos and Theresa Volpe about why having the freedom to marry is important to their family.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois
Illinois Marriage Update

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By Lambda Legal

January 5, 2013

After this week’s whirlwind of activity in the state legislature, we are certain of one thing - momentum for the freedom to marry is undeniable and growing stronger. Lambda Legal has been working in the Midwestern states to secure respect for our relationships and families for 20 years, and we will pursue every opportunity to get the job done. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Illinois
Lambda Legal Clients Eagerly Await Illinois Vote for Freedom to Marry

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By Lambda Legal

January 3, 2013

From Reuters: Theresa Volpe and Mercedes Santos' 8-year-old daughter, Ava, has learned about the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s in school. So her school friends understand when she tells them her two moms are fighting for their civil rights to marry -- it's just hard to explain it to grown-ups sometimes, Volpe and Santos say.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois
Couple in Lambda Legal Marriage Case Urges Illinois Lawmakers to Pass Freedom-to-Marry Bill

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By Lambda Legal

January 2, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee will hear testimony tomorrow from Lambda Legal clients Mercedes Santos and Theresa Volpe about why having the freedom to marry is important to their family.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Illinois
How to Talk About Marriage at Holiday Gatherings

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By Lambda Legal

December 21, 2012

During the holiday season we often find ourselves spending time with family and friends. It’s a great chance to catch up with people we may not see very often throughout the year, but it can also mean spending time with people who are not shy about voicing disapproval of same-sex couples who marry or wish to marry.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey

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Marriage Bill Advances in Illinois Senate

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Freedom to Worship, Not Freedom to Shun: Accommodating Pluralism in American Public Life

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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Signs ILove Marriage Pledge

392_rahm_doc.jpg

Illinois Marriage Bill Introduced on First Day of New Session

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2013 Preview

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Lambda Legal Clients Testify on Illinois Marriage Bill

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Illinois Marriage Update

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Lambda Legal Clients Eagerly Await Illinois Vote for Freedom to Marry

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Couple in Lambda Legal Marriage Case Urges Illinois Lawmakers to Pass Freedom-to-Marry Bill

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How to Talk About Marriage at Holiday Gatherings

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