All posts for the month September, 2013
IL AFL-CIO endorses the freedom to marry in Illinois
September 30, 2013
The Illinois chapter of the AFL-CIO has passed a resolution urging members of the Illinois House to pass the freedom to marry. Statement from Illinois Unites on Ruling in Lambda Legal and ACLU Cases
September 27, 2013
Veterans Unite for Marriage: Travis Bickford
September 26, 2013
Travis Bickford grew up in the small, conservative town of Franklin, Maine. “It was a very blue-collar town. Everyone worked really hard and was an active member of the community,” Travis said. “But, when it came to diversity amongst the towns’ residents, Franklin was less accepting.” Click here to read Travis's story. 
Veterans Unite for Marriage: Marquell Smith
Marquell Smith served for six years as a decorated Marine Corps Sergeant, before his untimely discharge in 2006. Smith, like many LGBT veterans, was discharged over the now defunct “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Click here to read Marquell's story.
Veterans Unite for Marriage: Clayton Peterson
Clayton Peterson is a Retired Postal Employee (1973-2009) and US Army Veteran (1968-1970) who served in Vietnam, (1969-1970). After his years of service, Clayton settled into a quiet life with his partner of 35 years in Rock Island, Illinois. After 31 years together, the couple married in Iowa in 2009. Since Illinois does not offer same-sex marriage, they are not recognized as spouses. Click here to read Clayton's story.
The Time Is Now: Meet Ryan Green and Kevin James
Ryan Green and Kevin James are finally getting the hang of taking care of their trio of cats. “Stony, Alex and Cheeto are a handful!” Kevin said. “But they make our house feel like a home. One we all share.”Living in the hip Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, creating a home together was a priority for the couple. After meeting at a summer barbeque, Kevin and Ryan fell in love quickly. “Kevin was living in South Bend, IN, and those first few months of distance were really challenging,” Ryan said.
The Time Is Now: Meet Ryan Green and Kevin James
Ryan Green and Kevin James are finally getting the hang of taking care of their trio of cats. “Stony, Alex and Cheeto are a handful!” Kevin said. “But they make our house feel like a home. One we all share.”
Majority Leader Currie: It’s time to do what’s best for our state
September 23, 2013
In a letter sent to her colleagues in the House, Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie urges Illinois lawmakers to do what's right for our state and pass SB10. 
MIDNIGHT DEADLINE: Give now and double your impact
September 20, 2013
Give before tonight's midnight deadline and LPAC will match your donation, dollar-for-dollar. 
The Time Is Now: Meet Brenda Lee and Lee Edwards
September 19, 2013
Lee Edwards and Brenda Lee were both at a friends barbecue, enjoying a sunny day in Chicago, when they first met. It was 1990, and the pair would see each other at mutual friends get togethers before they grew to be in love. 