State Rep. Ron Sandack Withdraws from GOP Chairman Race
Sandack (R-Downers Grove) withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday morning, citing his controversial decision to support same-sex marriage.
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State Rep. Ron Sandack Withdraws from GOP Chairman Race
Sandack (R-Downers Grove) withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday morning, citing his controversial decision to support same-sex marriage.
State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) has formally pulled out of the race for the next chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. "After much contemplation and discussion with several Republican activists, I am withdrawing my name from consideration," Sandack said in a statement Wednesday morning. "Being nominated by my peers is a great honor and I will continue to work hard in representing the Republican Party in the 81st House District." The Chicago Sun-Times reported May 9 that Sandack was one of nine chairman finalists being considered by the Republican State Central Committee; of the nine, Sandack won the paper's informal reader poll with nearly 44 percent of the vote. Sandack would have likely been a controversial choice given his…
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters, Opponents Rally in Downers Grove
Illinois Rep. Ron Sandack defended his decision to support same-sex marriage as hundreds rallied outside his Downers Grove office Saturday.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Same-Sex Marriage Supporters, Opponents Rally in Downers Grove
Illinois Rep. Ron Sandack defended his decision to support same-sex marriage as hundreds rallied outside his Downers Grove office Saturday.
Hundreds of opponents of same-sex marriage gathered Saturday morning outside State Rep. Ron Sandack's Downers Grove office, where they also faced off with gay rights activists staging a counter protest. The Defend Marriage rally was organized by the Illinois Family Institute, a conservative non-profit that opposes Senate Bill 10—the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act—which was passed by the Illinois Senate in February and is awaiting a vote by the House. A counter-protest was organized by two Chicago-based pro-LGBTQ groups, the Civil Rights Agenda and the Gay Liberation Network. Sandack, one of only two Republicans in the Illinois House who support the same-sex marriage bill, did not plan to attend the rallies, but made a brief …
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Elm Forest
11:53 pm on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
So you're right back at the name calling and demonizing. That's all you have really. Can you carry on a real conversation? Haven't seen it here. Responding to others with insult and assumptions about mental abilities. Foolish talk. more ›
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Pro-LGBT Group to Counter-Protest Downers Grove Rally Against Same-Sex Marriage
The Civil Rights Agenda and the Gay Liberation Network announced Tuesday that they plan to counter-protest the Illinois Family Institute's "Defend Marriage Rally" on Saturday outside Rep. Ron Sandack's office.
A civil rights group is planning to counter-protest a rally against same-sex marriage Saturday outside State Rep. Ron Sandack's office in Downers Grove. The Illinois Family Institute—a conservative non-profit dedicated to "upholding and re-affirming marriage, family, life and liberty" through Judeo-Christian teachings and traditions—said on its website Monday that its members will hold a "Defend Marriage Rally" at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of Sandack's office, located at 633 Rogers St. In response to the rally, pro-LGBT groups the Civil Rights Agenda and the Gay Liberation Network have organized a counter-protest at the same time and location. CRA representatives said their counter-protest will be a "peaceful demonstration." The Illinois …
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J D McNugent
6:49 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013
So what if these people want to be seen as married. It just raises thier tax rates and brings in more for the government. Either way seperation of church and state is what our constitution was founded upon. So if your church wants to marry you and your gay, straight, bi, trans or what ever then so be it. If the government requires you to be married for tax purposes and spousal rights that seems … more ›
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Group Organizes Protest in Downers Grove Against Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The Illinois Family Institute is calling on residents, churches and organizations to join them at 11 a.m. Saturday at the office of State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove), who supports the bill.
A conservative non-profit group is organizing a protest in Downers Grove against a same-sex marriage bill awaiting consideration by the Illinois House of Representatives. The Illinois Family Institute—a group dedicated to "upholding and re-affirming marriage, family, life and liberty" through Judeo-Christian teachings and traditions—said on its website Monday that its members will hold a "Defend Marriage" rally at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of State Rep. Ron Sandack's office, located at 633 Rogers St. in Downers Grove. The group opposes Senate Bill 10—the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act—which was passed by the Illinois Senate in February and is awaiting a vote by the House. In addition to allowing same-sex couples to enter into …
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
Kirk now joins Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio as the two lone Republican senators in support of marriage equality.
Senator Mark Kirk is now the second Republican senator in the nation to back same-sex marriage after a Tuesday statement posted on his website. “When I climbed the Capitol steps in January, I promised myself that I would return to the Senate with an open mind and greater respect for others. Same-sex couples should have the right to civil marriage. Our time on this Earth is limited, I know that better than most. Life comes down to who you love and who loves you back-- government has no place in the middle.” Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin applauded the decision. “Senator Kirk ... (has) shown tremendous leadership in announcing (his) support for marriage equality," he said. "Democrat or Republican, there can simply be no excuse…
Natalie Stevens
11:51 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Illinois Gay Marriage Bill Passes Committee, Goes On for House Vote
Executive Committee members voted largely along party lines Tuesday night.
Members of the Illinois House Executive Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday night to advance the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which would legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois. Senate Bill 10 was approved by State Senators on Valentine’s Day. It now heads for a full vote by the House of Representatives. Read: Illinois Senate Passes Historic Gay Marriage Bill On Tuesday night, committee members voted along party lines, with Democrats supporting the marriage fairness act and Republicans voting against the measure, save for one exception, according to the Huffington Post. Democrat Eddie Lee Jackson Sr. of East St. Louis voted against the bill. No definite date has been set for a full House vote on the bill. Related…
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Jacob Smith
8:54 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
John, Patch brought up a legitimate point about birth rates, etc. He's not a troll. You, however, are quite challenged. It's good that your people are gaining more rights though, we're all happy for you. more ›
Friday, February 15, 2013
Illinois Senate Passes Historic Gay Marriage Bill
On Valentine's Day, the Senate passed a marriage equality bill, making Illinois the 10th state to support gay marriage.
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage passed the Illinois Senate early Thursday afternoon, making a happier Valentine's Day for gay couples across the state. The Senate passed the bill—SB 10—with 34 votes in favor, 21 votes against and two abstentions. The bill will now go to the House of Representatives, where it needs 60 votes to pass. If passed, the state law defining marriage would be changed from an act between a man and a woman, to two people. Longtime LGBT ally Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-12th), who represents the Boystown neighborhood, said the importance of Thursday's vote cannot be overstated. “Today is a monumental and historic day not only for Illinois’ LGBT community and allies, but for the future of our entire state. By voting…
DG Guy
11:06 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Maslow's heirarchy of needs. Eating, safety and employment come before love and procreation. I think that's his point. Great move for equality (YAY YAY) but we're ignoring more basic needs. more ›
Friday, February 8, 2013
Illinois Takes Step Toward Gay Marriage
Legislators in support of same-sex marriage have a long way to go, but the ball is rolling.
A same-sex marriage bill may be voted on in the Illinois Senate as early as Valentine’s Day, the Chicago Tribune reports. Sen. Heather Seans, D-Chicago, sponsored the bill in last month’s lame duck session, but it took until Tuesday for it to advance past committee action in a 9-5 vote, according to the report. The bill will now go to floor process where the entire Senate will consider its passage. Should it make it through the Senate readings, it will go before the House, where the process will be repeated. If it passes the House—a big "if," according to the Tribune—it then goes up for consideration by Governor Pat Quinn. Quinn recently told the Tribune he completely supports same-sex marriage. For more, read the Chicago Tribune report…
Dan Johnson
10:49 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Gay people are already forming families. Laws that deny equality to those families will not stop them from forming. So the question then becomes, are we going to encourage strong, committed relationships around the shared values of family, fidelity, and responsibility, with the help of friends, family, and the government, or is it in the best interest of society to make laws that attack and … more ›
Bill White
8:19 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
Ann, Paul Krugman is VERY relevant to the current political debate over austerity. This current essay, How the Case for Austerity has Crumbled, offers a terrific starting point. http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2013/jun/06/how-case-austerity-has-crumbled/ Here is another good entry point. http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/18/the-liquidationist-urge/ Ironically, it is the Hayek-ian … more ›