The mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect, and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Illinois. Since we were founded in 1991, almost every year has seen progress on this ongoing goal. Click on the issues in the left column of this page to learn about our rights and where the promise of "liberty and justice for all" falls short. The specific issues also include resources to help you guarantee that your rights are honored.