Politics & Government
Petition Calls to Ban Politicians in Annual Chicago Pride Parade
In the wake of Illinois' marriage equality vote upset, hundreds are flocking to sign a petition that would ban politicians from the parade. The creator says if the politicians desire the support of the LGBT community, "they need to show support."
Story By the GoPride.com News Staff
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A movement to ban politicians from Chicago's annual Pride Parade is gaining traction.
Curtis Bumgarner of Chicago created an online petition on Change.org shortly after the Illinois House adjourned on Friday without bringing Senate Bill 10, the state's equality bill, up for a vote.
Bumgarner told ChicagoPride.com that if the politicians desire the support of the LGBT community, "they need to show support."
As of Tuesday morning, the petition has nearly 1,000 signatures.
Parade organizer Richard Pfeiffer and his group, PRIDEChicago, told ChicagoPride.com they have no plans to remove politicians. Pfeiffer confirmed at this time only two House lawmakers, Reps. Greg Harris and Sara Feigenholtz, are registered to participate in this year's parade.
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