Gay Liberation Network

Anti-LGBT Group's Banquet Draws Protest, Vandalism

Posted 12.17.2011

Read More: Peter Labarbera, Uganda Gay Rights, Lgbt Protest, Anti-Lgbt Groups, Calvin Lindstrom, Hate Groups, Scott Lively, Russian Gay Rights, Arlington Heights, Americans for Truth, Lgbt Chicago, Anti-Gay Groups, Chicago Lgbt Protest, Gay Liberation Network, Americans for Truth Against Homosexuality, Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill, Chicago News

A banquet hosted by a "hate group" in honor of an Evangelical leader tied to a controversial Ugandan anti-gay bill drew protests from LGBT activists i...

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Anti-Gay Suburban Hate Group No Longer Tax-Exempt

Posted 10.01.2011

Read More: Homophobes, Peter Labarbera, Hate Group, Gay Rights, Anti-Gay, Homophobia, Ex-Gays, Anti-Gay Group, Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, Gay Liberation Network, Aftah, Chicago News

The blog Ex-Gay Watch is reporting that the tax-exempt status of the controversial Naperville, Ill.-based organization Americans For Truth About Homos...

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Joseph Erbentraut

LGBT Activists Plan To Avoid Chick-Fil-A

HuffingtonPost.com | Joseph Erbentraut | Posted 08.17.2011

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Fried chicken enthusiasts in Chicago were delighted when Chick-fil-A's first location within city limits opened early Thursday morning. Hundreds lined...

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Could Anti-Gay Stance Be Hurting The Salvation Army?

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Salvation Army Donations, Salvation Army Chicago, Illinois, Salvation Army, Gay Liberation Network, Salvation Army Anti-Gay, Chicago, Chicago News

Across the Chicago area, the ubiquitous red kettles are a little lighter than they were this time last year. The Salvation Army reports that its Chic...

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Books That Crush Intolerance

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Henry Adams

With a nod to Santayana, many feel that history's greatest lesson is the ability it can afford one to travel back in time, to discover one's self, in ...

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Why We Are Protesting Against "Americans For Truth About Homosexuality"

Andy Thayer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andy Thayer

When mainstream LGBT leaders advise our community to ignore groups like Americans For Truth About Homosexuality or go lightly on them, we are playing right into their hands.

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Gay Couple Plans 'Kiss-In' At Suburban Restaurant After Alleged Homophobia

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Chicago Suburbs, Gay Rights, Alsip Kiss In, Homophobia, Alsip Kiss-In, Gay Activism, Gay Activists, Gay Liberation Network, Alsip, Chicago News

When Frankie Nielson and his boyfriend Danny Hankes decided to share a quiet meal at the LaFiesta Azteca Restaurant in south suburban Alsip a few week...

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Cardinal George Attacks 'Gay-Positive' Ministry Ahead Of Protests

Posted 05.25.2011

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Cardinal Francis George of the Archdiocese of Chicago denounced a D.C.-area ministry that describes itself as "gay-positive" and seeks to build bridge...

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Gay Liberation Network Plans To Picket Holy Name Cathedral For National Freedom To Marry Day

Chicagoist | Posted 05.25.2011

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In recognition of National Freedom to Marry Day, the Chicago-based LGBT advocacy organization Gay Liberation Network has planned an informational pick...

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