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•Marriage Equality Bill introduced in Illinois
•Obama senior advisor Valerie Jarrett to speak at Equality Illinois gala
•Santorum scores surprise surge
•Anti-gay bill reintroduced in Uganda
•Gerber/Hart refuses to reveal group info
•LGBT groups and leaders respond to Prop 8 ruling
•Fed appeals court rules Prop 8 unconstitutional
•White House marks Black HIV/AIDS Day
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  		Gay-porn star pleads guilty to murder; two gay men say they
Jason Andrews, 28—a star in the gay-porn industry—recently pled guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Dennis "Scooter" Abrahamsen, according to ... more
 

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Calvin Klein has 21-year-old boyfriend; Blake Lively has controversy

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Joan and Melissa Rivers: Who knows best?

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Marriage Equality Bill introduced in Illinois

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Knight at the Movies: Movies for a romantic Valentine's Day

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Quinn creates Illinois DREAM Act scholarship fund

     Local

  		Obama senior advisor Valerie Jarrett to speak at Equality Illinois gala
A senior advisor to President Obama and one of the president's closest longtime friends will be giving the keynote address at this year's ... more
 

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Ward changes won't happen until 2015

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Marriage Equality Bill introduced in Illinois

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Gerber/Hart refuses to reveal group info

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 EQ IL's 'Justice for All' gala Feb. 11 at Hilton

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Equality Illinois appoints liaison

     Nation & World

  		Man walking across U.S. to promote LGBT equality
When his Walk Across America For Equality began, Palm Springs, Calif., resident Richard Noble received a proclamation of support from state Sen. Mark ... more
 

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St. Petersburg moves to pass anti-LGBT law

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Rev. Al Sharpton is an 'American for Marriage Equality'

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Iowa erases married lesbian mom from baby's death certificate

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Santorum scores surprise surge

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Anti-gay bill reintroduced in Uganda

     Film / TV / Gossip

  		Billy Masters
"Almost 3 weeks since I've had dairy, red meat, wheat, gluten, sugar, alcohol, or caffeine. Lost 15 lbs & lost my mind."—Adam Shankman ... more
 

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Joan and Melissa Rivers: Who knows best?

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Megan Hulty hopes for a 'Smash' hit

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'Extreme Makeover' casting call Feb. 11

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'Rosie' cuts staff

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Knight at the Movies: Movies for a romantic Valentine's Day

     Theater / Dance

  		Lorna Luft: Her shows and mother Judy Garland
Lorna Luft has carved her own legendary career as an actress and singer. A star was born to Judy Garland and Sid Luft—also ... more
 

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Redtwist to present 'Laramie Project'

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Time Stands Still

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Death and Harry Houdini

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Disgraced, Hesperia

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CRITICS' PICKS

     Nightspots / Nightlife

  		That Guy
So I totally fk'd up the online Jepardy test last week. On any given day at 3:30, I'm sitting on my couch ( ... more
 

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Antronio's opens in Berwyn

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Watch312.com launches

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MARRS ATTACKS: 10 Pickup Lines that Cut to the Quick

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Former Nightspots/Windy City Times office manager Pennycuff

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Download the Nightspots PDF (Print Version)

     Music

  		Martha Berner: The journey transcends 'Fantasy'
Singer/songwriter Martha Berner's new year is off to a sterling start. With her new album, Fool's Fantasy, and upcoming shows in Chicago venues, ... more
 

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Pop Making Sense

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Estelle brings the 'Love'

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Rumer dazzles at Lincoln Hall

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About Face's fundraiser at Schuba's

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Matt Zarley: Change begins with him

     Books / Art

  		AIDS: Talking 'Skin' with author Biodun Abudu
Chicago author Biodun Abudu's debut novel, Tales of My Skin is a book about one man's journey from Africa to the United States. ... more
 

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AIDS: Haring murals live on at Rush University Medical Center

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Gerber/Hart refuses to reveal group info

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Children's book list shows diversity across LGBTQ spectrum

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 Writing contest bans same-sex entries

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DIFFA event Feb. 10

     AIDS & Health

  		AIDS: Talking 'Skin' with author Biodun Abudu
Chicago author Biodun Abudu's debut novel, Tales of My Skin is a book about one man's journey from Africa to the United States. ... more
 

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AIDS: AFC advocates for extension of benefit lottery tickets

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AIDS: Research focuses on HIV risk in Latino immigrants

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AIDS: Rush hospital treats, researches HIV/AIDS

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AIDS: Haring murals live on at Rush University Medical Center

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White House marks Black HIV/AIDS Day

     Lesbian

  		Univ. of Chicago aims to be site for gender and sexuality
When the University of Chicago founded its gender studies department in 1996, it trailed other colleges and universities in doing so by about ... more
 

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Survey notes trends in sex among female adolescents

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Panel discussion features queer-justice activists

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The Color is Red Gala Feb. 11, will honor Jackie Anderson

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Sky basketball launches tribute to Title IX

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SLDN on lawsuit filed by Southern Poverty Law Center

     Sports

  		Neilsen named to NAGAAA position
Jack Neilsen, who spearheaded Chicago's bid to host the 2011 Gay Softball World Series, has been named the director of business development for ... more
 

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Journalist's Packers post nets backlash

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 FFC complex completed in West Loop

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Man walking across U.S. to promote LGBT equality

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Roland Martin speaks against anti-LGBT violence; CNN remains silent after calls for a statement

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The Chicago Sky sign champion center Ruth Riley

     Youth

  		Emotions, support at Stevenson GSA meeting
They met Jan. 3 for an hour after school let out in an English classroom at Stevenson High School in suburban Lincolnshire. It ... more
 

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Internat'l law firm announces minority scholarships

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Survey notes trends in sex among female adolescents

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Children's book list shows diversity across LGBTQ spectrum

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Some myths about depression

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WCT seeks nominations for 30 Under 30

     Trans

  		T in the Life: Lyseth Rhiannon Brandt
Preferred pronoun ( s ) : She, Her, Hers ( when presenting as a woman ) and He, Him, His ( when presenting ... more
 

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 Trans group responds to Occupy arrests

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Glenn Close on 'Albert Nobbs', gender-bending and 'Damages'

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T in the Life

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Worldwide LGBT march announces Chicago leader

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Transgender controversy with Girl Scout troops

     Views

  		VIEWPOINTS In Defense of Cynthia Nixon: Why 'Born This Way' Doesn't
Cynthia Nixon is in hot water with some gays for comments she made to The New York Times about whether she "chose" to ... more
 

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Suppressing the sissy: My complex relationship to gender

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VIEWPOINTS In Troy Davis's name, NAACP renews call to abolish the death penalty

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VIEWPOINTS There are no Gay Jews

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MLK Day reflection for LGBTQ justice in the Black church

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VIEWS: It's official: Gay is the new Black

     Food

  		Baker & Nosh
A touch-and-go strip of Wilson Avenue in Uptown just got a whole lot cuter (and tastier). Baker & Nosh opened its doors recently ... more
 

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Restaurants' Valentine's Day offerings; Alpana Singh's new spot

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Coming out on 'Top': Out chef Dale Levitski on his new Boystown spot

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Sugar and Spice: Tapas Las Ramblas

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Gay baker makes great impression

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Dining news

     Travel

  		Key West promotes gay trolley tour
Key West Business Guild announces a new time, new location, and new partnership for the Gay Key West Trolley Tour, one of the ... more
 

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Twenty Days and 20 Ways to Celebrate the Chicago River

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Chicago half-day guided bus tours include "LGBT Chicago"

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Ecuador: Welcome to the jungle

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President unveiling strategy to book tourism

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Weekend Winter Fest in New Buffalo, MI

     Obits & Passages

  		Dennis LoBue
Dennis LoBue died Feb. 1 at the age of 70. He was born in Chicago Heights, Ill., Aug. 31, 1941. He was a ... more
 

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Founder of Rape Victim Advocates dies

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Former Nightspots/Windy City Times office manager Pennycuff

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PASSAGES Randy Williamson, 1949 - 2012

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AAS honors the late Dr. Frank Kameny's lifetime efforts for equal employment rights

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Marilyn Urso, HBHC MACS "mother," dies

     Real Estate

  		Lesbian-owned B&B puts a modern twist on the business
Tucked onto a quiet street in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, Nina's Bed and Breakfast brings a distinctly modern yet homey feel to the city's ... more
 

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Kent Bartram on Frank Lloyd Wright and old Hollywood

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Cindy Gaffney on buying and selling, economy and family

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Gold Coast B&B: A nugget in the heart of the city

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Kelly Fondow talks suburbs, selling—and BP

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Cook County clerk's mortgage surplus fund

     Autos

  		The Chicago Auto Show: What to expect this year
The 104th edition of the Chicago Auto Show will take place Feb. 9-19 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. "First Look ... more
 

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Chicago Auto Show Feb. 9-19 at McCormick

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Trends at Detroit's 2012 auto show

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Three easy ways to do good this holiday season

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The Italian Fiat 500 comes to the U.S.

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The best cars for coming out

     Pets

  		We Love Pets
Honey is a big, strong, busy adolescent. She is still reckless with her mouth when excited so this will need to be discouraged, ... more
 

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Pets

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM WE HEART PETS!

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Pets

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Pets

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Global project: Pills to end the killing of millions of homeless dogs

     Windy City Times Index

  		COVER STORY: Gerber/Hart refuses to reveal group info
Amid growing concern about the future of the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, Chicago's LGBT library, the ... more
 

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     Queercast
Scott Duff is the Improvised Chef

Host: Amy Matheny

Amy is on the couch with the fabulous Improvised Chef, Scott Duff, dishing on politics, the Cynthia Nixon controversy and Amy's show Enron.  Scott is an amazing chef and discusses all things food.  His hilarious blog contains recipes and lots of information and giggles.

Richard Knight Jr. Movie Minute: Albert Nobbs

Music Featured on This Queercast: Kelly Clarkson -"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" and Madonna - "Give Me All Your Luvin' (feat. Nicki Minaj, M.I.A.)"

Photo Credit: The Improvised Chef

     Gay News from Around the Web

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Gay Marriage Ruling a Memo to Justice Kennedy: Noah Feldman - Bloomberg

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Poster couple for gay marriage in California are getting divorced - New York Daily News

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Ugandan parliament reintroduces gay rights bill - Telegraph.co.uk

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Washington state House poised to pass gay marriage bill - Chicago Tribune

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Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Anti-Gay 'One Million Moms' Group - TIME
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