Chick-fil-A versus marriage equality

One Chicago alderman and Mayor Emanuel made it clear they would block Chick-fil-A from opening a new restaurant as a result of its anti-gay marriage stance. The two sides of the marriage equality debate call for a day of action.

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Supporters of marriage equality call for a "National Same Sex Kiss Day" at Chick-fil-As across the country:
The News Hook @ChicagoNewsHook
Protest groups organize 'kiss-in' outside Chicago's #ChickfilA http://ow.ly/cIZKs
Fri, Aug 03 2012 19:16:36
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— The News Hook (@ChicagoNewsHook)Fri, Aug 03 2012 19:16:36
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A couple kisses outside of #chickfila for "National Same Sex Kiss Day" pic.twitter.com/gn3jP3Loom/gn3jP3Lo
Taylor Rogers @RogersTaylorJ
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Fri, Aug 03 2012 18:49:13
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— Taylor Rogers (@RogersTaylorJ)Fri, Aug 03 2012 18:49:13
Celestina @_celestina_
Anyone going to Chick-Fil-A tomorrow for National Same Sex Kiss Day.Remember stay positive,show only #love between people,not hate.be better
Thu, Aug 02 2012 20:11:41
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— Celestina (@_celestina_)Thu, Aug 02 2012 20:11:41
Leon Lancaster @1ndieObsessions
If I had a boyfriend you'd bet we would be at Chick-Fil-A today for National Same-Sex Kiss Day.
Fri, Aug 03 2012 18:52:50
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— Leon Lancaster (@1ndieObsessions)Fri, Aug 03 2012 18:52:50
Demonstrating love to the haters. #ChickFila @ Chick-fil-A http://instagr.am/p/N4HdtMlPyh/ N4HdtMlPyh/
BradInToronto @BradInToronto
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Fri, Aug 03 2012 18:58:10
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— BradInToronto (@BradInToronto)Fri, Aug 03 2012 18:58:10
Step off, Chick-fil-A. The Equality Dog is here
These are the dog days of summer. Especially at Gold Coast's Downtown Dogs. The restaurant has dubbed its double dog served on a single b...
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Brayton Cameron @BraytonJC
Did you know it's national same-sex kiss day? It's like not having a date to the same-sex prom all over again.
Fri, Aug 03 2012 14:21:08
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— Brayton Cameron (@BraytonJC)Fri, Aug 03 2012 14:21:08
Aug. 1 was deemed Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, drawing support and criticism:
Crain's Chicago @CrainsChicago
Cardinal raps Rahm for #ChickfilA remarks http://ow.ly/cF95m
Wed, Aug 01 2012 15:52:41
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— Crain's Chicago (@CrainsChicago)Wed, Aug 01 2012 15:52:41
Sue K H @Sky_Bluez
Thank You Cardinal George RT @CrainsChicago: Cardinal raps Rahm for #ChickfilA remarks http://ow.ly/cF95m hick Fil A
Wed, Aug 01 2012 15:57:08
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— Sue K H (@Sky_Bluez)Wed, Aug 01 2012 15:57:08
Zach Koutsky @zakouts84
This guy....RT @CrainsChicago: Cardinal raps Rahm for #ChickfilA remarks http://ow.ly/cF95m
Wed, Aug 01 2012 15:54:07
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— Zach Koutsky (@zakouts84)Wed, Aug 01 2012 15:54:07
FOX Chicago News @foxchicago
Thousands to visit @ChickfilA Wednesday http://ow.ly/cEZkh ChChickFilA
Wed, Aug 01 2012 14:48:18
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— FOX Chicago News (@foxchicago)Wed, Aug 01 2012 14:48:18
Chick-fil-A. Not hurting for business based on yours or my opinions. pic.twitter.com/8RNzVdpMom/8RNzVdpM
Joshua Robinson @joshuachrls
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Sat, Jul 28 2012 19:48:42
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— Joshua Robinson (@joshuachrls)Sat, Jul 28 2012 19:48:42
Dan McConchie @DanMcConchie
Just signed the Thank Chick-fil-A petition http://shar.es/vqlm4
Wed, Aug 01 2012 16:00:06
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— Dan McConchie (@DanMcConchie)Wed, Aug 01 2012 16:00:06
Woona @fabricninja
Will file a civil rights complaint if they are unable to expand chick-fil-a in Chicago? I feel a sarcastic wonka meme in there somewhere.
Wed, Aug 01 2012 16:09:23
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— Woona (@fabricninja)Wed, Aug 01 2012 16:09:23
Meg Grish @MadEliseGrish
Even if there was a Chick-Fil-A within 5 miles of me, I still wouldn't eat there.
Wed, Aug 01 2012 16:01:35
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— Meg Grish (@MadEliseGrish)Wed, Aug 01 2012 16:01:35
Binu @binukochar
RT @cynthiadouglas: Hey @RahmEmanuel! What ever happened to “I do not agree with what you say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.” #ChickFilA
Thu, Jul 26 2012 17:35:08
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— Binu (@binukochar)Thu, Jul 26 2012 17:35:08
Crain's Chicago @CrainsChicago
Ald. Moreno shows the wrong way to promote gay marriage http://ow.ly/cFrDO ChChickfilA
Wed, Aug 01 2012 18:31:03
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— Crain's Chicago (@CrainsChicago)Wed, Aug 01 2012 18:31:03
Jason Weigand @JasonWeigand
@Alderman_Moreno Your attempt to unconstitutionally discriminate against Christians has increased business @cfawatertower #notinyourward
Wed, Aug 01 2012 17:37:59
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— Jason Weigand (@JasonWeigand)Wed, Aug 01 2012 17:37:59
Michael Miles @miles120
.@Alderman_Moreno, you have forced me to agree with @SarahPalinUSA, and for that I will not forgive you. Use zoning fairly.
Wed, Aug 01 2012 13:04:53
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— Michael Miles (@miles120)Wed, Aug 01 2012 13:04:53
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