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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Madden: I am not lucky because I can be openly gay

Madden: I am not lucky because I can be openly gay

February 4, 2016

As a white male born in America to parents who could send me to a great university, I should begin this column by acknowledging that my luck cannot be overstated. I am lucky to have been born into the...

Gates: Consider a religion class to expand understanding

Gates: Consider a religion class to expand understanding

January 26, 2015

When choosing courses, students often pick the ones they need in order to complete their majors and minors, to fulfill distribution requirements or to simply fulfill interests. The conventional wisdom...

Vines: Tone down reaction to Disney Channels first gay couple

Vines: Tone down reaction to Disney Channel’s first gay couple

January 30, 2014

On Sunday, the Disney Channel featured a gay couple for the first time. The network’s "Good Luck Charlie" presented a lesbian couple as a child’s parents. This is a huge milestone not only for the...

Gates: Progressive political progress does not reflect its widespread support

Gates: Progressive political progress does not reflect its widespread support

January 29, 2014

President Barack Obama’s statement last week that he believes marijuana to be no more dangerous than alcohol generated a variety of responses. Although reaction ranged from lukewarm to completely outraged,...

Gov. Pat Quinn presents the signed Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act to the crowd gathered at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum on Wednesday. The public ceremony included speeches from prominent state officials and lawmakers.

Illinois becomes 16th state to legalize gay marriage

November 21, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday made Illinois the 16th state to legalize gay marriage, an action he said would prompt other states to adopt similar legislation. "I think that we understand in our state...

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