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May 15, 2013
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Cross-posted from The Chicago Tribune Voice of the People, May 15, 2013
May 13, 2013
The Chicago Sun-Times: Julian Bond, Brendon Ayanbadejo make robocalls to back gay-marriage bill
The Sun-Times reports about a new round of robocalls in support of the freedom to marry bill. The calls are expected to make the rounds this week and will target Illinois black caucus member's districts. Civil rights activist Julian Bond, and former Chicago Bear Brendon Ayanbadejo will voice their support for gay marriage and persuade constituents to contact their legislators to urge them to vote for the bill.
May 13, 2013
The Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: An equality gut check on gay marriage
An editorial in The Chicago Sun-Times called on undeclared members of the Illinois legislature to stand up for the freedom to marry. The bill is within a few votes of passage and is expected to come up for a vote on the House floor in the coming weeks. Governor Pat Quinn has already promised his signature.
May 13, 2013
The Chicago Tribune: Illinois looking at revamp of sex education
The Chicago Tribune reports on the current status of the bill that would create guidelines for teaching comprehensive sexual health education in Illinois schools. After passing in the House, the bill now awaits a vote on the Senate floor.
May 10, 2013
DNAInfo: Number of Chicago Security Cameras 'Frightening,' ACLU says
An article on DNAInfo illustrates Chicago's efforts to expand its surveillance camera program in light of the Boston bombings. Citing a recent ACLU of Illinois report on the city's video surveillance cameras, there are approximately 22,000 surveillance cameras accessed by city officials. Mayor Rahm Emanuel has endorsed the use of surveillance cameras to reduce crime. The ACLU of Illinois has called for increased transparency around how they are used. DNAInfo talked to ACLU of Illinois senior staff counsel and author of the camera report, Adam Schwartz:
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