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May 15, 2013
Fairness, knowledge, inclusion
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.
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