Illinois Becomes Fifth Jurisdiction to Protect LGBTQ Kids from Conversion Therapy
New Law Goes Into Effect January 1, 2016
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Illinois Bill Protecting LGBT Youth from Conversion Therapy Moves to Governor
Chicago, IL — Today, the Illinois State Senate voted 34 -19 to pass House Bill 217, the Illinois Youth Mental Health Protection Act that will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,…
HRC Celebrates the Legacy of Civil Rights Pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WASHINGTON – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther…
TUESDAY: Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments in Indiana, Wisconsin Marriage Cases
Cases to be heard on appeal after federal district courts ruled states’ marriage bans unconstitutional
Marriage Equality Coming to the Land of Lincoln
Illinois bill passes state House, heads back to Senate for final passage before Gov. Quinn makes it law
HRC Statement on the Failure of the IL House to Vote on Marriage Equality Legislation
WASHINGTON – The Illinois House of Representatives has failed to vote on legislation that would have granted marriage rights to same-sex couples in the state, missing the deadline to pass…
Energizing Voters in Illinois
We’re just hours away from Election Day and campaign offices across America are buzzing.
Scenes From the 2012 Campaign Trail
HRC has more than 70 staff and hundreds of volunteers across the country working to elect pro-equality candidates and win marriage-related ballot measures.
HRC Praises Lambda Legal and ACLU Lawsuits Seeking Marriage Equality in Illinois
Newly filed lawsuits challenges the discriminatory treatment of same-sex couples under state law
Illinois House of Representatives Passes Civil Unions Bill
Bill Moves to State Senate; Would Provide Same-sex Couples Rights Provided to Married Couples Under State Law
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