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Catholics in Pilsen Weigh in after Illinois House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Chicago Talks, November 7, 2013

A Mexican mother, who has been attending St. Pius V Church in Pilsen for three…

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Events

Join the Fun as Activists Celebrate Illinois Marriage Equality Victory

Chicago Talks, November 7, 2013

  Andy Thayer of the Gay Liberation Network invites gays and allies to celebrate the successful vote…

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Gender & Race

Same-Sex Couples Want Right to Marry in Their Home State

Chicago Talks, October 10, 2013

The Chicago-based couple met on the street and feel in love just over 50 years…

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Community

Chicago LGBTQ library set to open soon in new location in Rogers Park

Chicago Talks, May 9, 2013

In a move lasting nine months longer than anticipated and raising uncertainties, one of the…

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Editor's Choice

Strip clubs help fund rape crisis centers

Chicago Talks, February 27, 2013

Sexual assault crisis centers can finally count on a new source of funding—strip clubs. The…

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Community

Women Dance in Chicago to ‘Break the Chain’

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2013

The campaign known as One Billion Rising celebrates Valentine’s Day with a flash mob, poetry and performances. This celebration focuses on inspiring women to stand up and speak out against gender based violence. About 200 women and men danced in the Loop for the global event.

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Community

Women Dance in Chicago Together To End Violence

Chicago Talks, February 14, 2013

[View the story “One Billion Rising takes over Daley Plaza” on Storify]

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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