The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz has been a vocal advocate for changing Illinois marriage laws, and she sees change on the horizon. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
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The Long Journey to Change Minds About Marriage Equality
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz has been a vocal advocate for changing Illinois marriage laws, and she sees change on the horizon. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.
Sara Feigenholtz changed one law so people could know more about their history, and now she's working to change another to help people achieve the future they've always wanted. As an advocate for adoption reform, she helped adopted people win the right to see their original birth certificate. "As an adopted person, I was prevented by the government the right to my original birth certificate," Feigenholtz said. “This law I changed in Illinois, changed the lives of so many people and continues to do so. In the last 18 months in the state, 8,600 people have gotten their original birth certificate." The representative for the 12th Illinois House District now has her sights set on helping the LGBT community secure the right to marry. She has …
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Friday, February 15, 2013
Illinois Senate Approves Gay Marriage: How Lemont's Rep Voted
See how Lemont's state senator, other reps voted on the Illinois Senate's same-sex marriage bill.
The Illinois Senate approved legislation Thursday that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Senate voted 34-21. The bill provides "equal opportunity for the same federal marriage benefits to same-sex couples that are currently awarded to other couples," according to a release from Illinois Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. Here's how Lemont's state senator voted: See how each member of the Illinois Senate voted. The measure will now go to the Illinois House, where the fight to pass the bill is expected to be tougher, according to the Trib. Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign the bill if it makes it to his desk. Click to see how other area senators voted. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are …
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Edward Andrysiak
10:49 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
I still think the real issue is what they call their union. Marriage is not a "working" description. I say they are entitled to live and enjoy life with all the bennies afforded to married people. Just call it something else! Not marriage and I think most of the argument goes away. Most agree with the rights issue but not with the use of the word marriage. more ›
truthseeker
11:20 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
My response was posted on Wed., May 15 @ 12:14 & 12:24 pm. There is more substantiation should you care more ›