News & Commentary
Jun 26, 2012
Progress Illinois: Couples Named In Illinois Gay Marriage Lawsuit To March In Chicago's Pride Parade
Jun 21, 2012
ACLU updates supporters on marriage equality fight
“This is a human story,” said Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy for the ACLU of Illinois, at a luncheon held on June 20 to discuss the recently filed marriage suit. “This is about people who are seeking the freedom to marry. This is about couples who simply want nothing more than to have their love and commitment recognized by the affirmation of being married.”The ACLU conference room was fille
Jun 15, 2012
Chicago Tribune: Boy Scouts' gay ban causes dissension in the ranks
The Chicago Tribune did a story about former ACLU of Illinois client Doug Ferguson and his experience being a gay Eagle Scout in light of a recent statement from a Boy Scouts of America board member urging them to revise their ban on gay scouts. In the 90's the ACLU of Illinois challenged, in a series of court actions, Boy Scout youth programs that excluded both participants and potential employees on the basis of their sexual orientation and religious beliefs.
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