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A curious thing happened when I came out a million years ago: The process repeated itself over and over, a gizillion times.This is the thing about coming out as queer: Because most of society still defaults heterosexually, it usually means that, if we don’t say otherwise, we’re assumed straight.

Students applying to Elmhurst College now have another box to check on their applications. Applicants can opt to answer whether they consider themselves a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender community.

 An additional box was added to student applications to Elmhurst College. Applicants can opt to answer whether they consider themselves to be a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender community.

The Republican-controlled Indiana House could vote as early as Monday on a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.      Opponents say the amendment isn't needed because Indiana law already bans gay marriage, but supporters worry that courts could overturn that law.&nb

County clerks throughout Illinois are preparing to issue civil union licenses later this year.

The bill to repeal the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The plan would allow gays to serve openly in the military.Illinois Representative Judy Biggert was one of only 15 Republicans in the House to vote in favor of the repeal.