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Apr 29, 2014
Apr 24, 2014
Marriage Matters to Us
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
By: Chris Tanner
Ten years ago in March, Lisa and I were first in line when Multnomah County issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We married immediately in our church, with our ministers,...
By: Chris Tanner
Ten years ago in March, Lisa and I were first in line when Multnomah County issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We married immediately in our church, with our ministers,...


Apr 22, 2014
Slate.com: This Is What Can Happen When Your New Boss Is Homophobic
LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy
Apr 22, 2014
The Republic: Study: Illinois law requiring kids to face adult charges for certain crimes may discriminate
Criminal Justice Reform
Apr 17, 2014
Sun-Times Op Ed: Treating pregnant workers right
Women's and Reproductive Rights
Writing in the Sun-Times, Cristal Thomas, deputy governor of Illinois,...
Apr 17, 2014
exploreB2B: Illinois Considering Civil Rights for Pregnant Workers
Women's and Reproductive Rights
The Illinois House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation to protect the health and well-...
The Illinois House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation to protect the health and well-...









