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The Fight for Marriage Equality in the Land of Lincoln by Kate Sosin,Tracy Baim PDF

By Kate Sosin,Tracy Baim

ISBN-10: 1500112070

ISBN-13: 9781500112073

The struggle for Marriage Equality within the Land of Lincoln is the focal point of a brand new e-book from Windy urban occasions writers Kate Sosin and Tracy Baim. The e-book seems to be on the monetary and political strain from the LGBT neighborhood and its allies to go the marriage-equality legislations in 2013, together with heated inner battles and excessive warmth wear elected officers within the ultimate days of the legislative consultation. The ebook additionally contains greater than a hundred pictures from the historical push for marriage, together with photographs and records from the Nineteen Fifties in the course of the 2013 demonstrations.

Money. Votes, Activism. those 3 parts have been key to the passage of the spiritual Freedom and Marriage equity Act on November five, 2013 within the Illinois apartment. in a different way referred to as the marriage-equality legislation, supporters initially felt it might be a slam-dunk attempt, because the Democrats captured a brilliant majority within the nation Senate and residence within the November 2012 elections.

But this is often Illinois, and not anything comes and not using a cost—in cash and exertions. S.B. 10 did cross speedy within the nation Senate, on Valentine’s Day 2013. yet months of lobbying by means of seasoned– and anti–marriage-equality forces left the state’s representatives in the home with no the braveness to vote through the tip of the spring legislative consultation, could 31, 2013. What occurred subsequent used to be a convey of strength via donors, lobbyists, politicians and most significantly the overall electorate of Illinois. there have been protests, merits, cell banks, door-to-door canvassing, lobbying within the Capitol development, and a 5,000-strong March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on October 22, 2013.

This publication takes an in-depth examine the behind-the-scenes efforts that have been more desirable by way of the grassroots activists taking it to the streets. there have been incredible opponents—and extraordinary allies—in the conflict to get marriage for LGBTs in Illinois. This e-book presents a deep look at the inner-workings of passing laws in Illinois. it isn't continuously in regards to the “will of the folks” or “what is right.” It frequently comes all the way down to horse-trading, political manipulation, threats and money books. It’s no longer relatively the simplicity of the tune “I’m only a invoice” from the television exhibit Schoolhouse Rock! however it will be simply as fun.

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