Part of our history includes the long struggle to pass the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance.

I just like my independence and freedom to come and go and not have an entourage.

Living in Chicago as a country boy, basically, and going to college made a very big impact on me.

I am a basic social activist with small-business experience, and you go where you need to go.

I think church and state should remain entirely separate at all costs, and that the decision of religious marriage should be of each faith to debate and decide free of political influence.

All that I say is, examine, inquire. Look into the nature of things. Search out the grounds of your opinions, the for and against. Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you.

I feel the wolf is a very competitive animal, very intelligent. He works hard to achieve his goals and protects his family.

It's equally as important to me to be a good friend and a good sister and a good daughter. I'm very close with my family and friends.