Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is the only Democratic senator who won't support the recently reintroduced Equality Act, which would enshrine protections for LGBTQ people in the U.S. Constitution. Said … [Read more...] about Joe Manchin is Lone Senate Democratic Holdout on ‘Equality Act’
West Virginia
Wearing MAGA Hat, GOP Lawmaker Suggests He’d Drown His Son or Daughter if They Came Out as Gay: WATCH
Earlier this week we reported on freshman Delegate Eric Porterfield (R-Mercer), a GOP lawmaker in West Virginia, who was called on to resign after protesting an LGBTQ non-discrimination amendment by … [Read more...] about Wearing MAGA Hat, GOP Lawmaker Suggests He’d Drown His Son or Daughter if They Came Out as Gay: WATCH
GOP Lawmaker Called on to Resign After Using Homophobic Slur, Defending Milo Yiannopoulos, and Comparing Gays to Klan: WATCH
Freshman Delegate Eric Porterfield (R-Mercer), a GOP lawmaker in West Virginia, is being called on to resign after protesting an LGBTQ non-discrimination amendment by declaring gays "bigoted" and … [Read more...] about GOP Lawmaker Called on to Resign After Using Homophobic Slur, Defending Milo Yiannopoulos, and Comparing Gays to Klan: WATCH
Pro-Kavanaugh GOP Lawmaker: ‘Better Get You’re Coathangers Ready Liberals’
Eric Barber, a City Councilman from Parkersburg, West Virginia celebrated Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court by tweeting out a warning on Facebook: "Better get you’re coathangers … [Read more...] about Pro-Kavanaugh GOP Lawmaker: ‘Better Get You’re Coathangers Ready Liberals’
Sheriff’s Deputy Tells Students ‘Faggots Will Burn in Hell’ as Gay Teen Boards Bus He is Driving
An off-duty West Virginia deputy announced “faggots burn in hell” when a gay high school student boarded the bus he was driving. Clay County sheriff’s deputy Robert Belt allegedly made the comments … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Deputy Tells Students ‘Faggots Will Burn in Hell’ as Gay Teen Boards Bus He is Driving
Anti-LGBT Robocall Attacks West Virginia’s First Openly Gay Lawmaker – LISTEN
A robocall has been released targeting openly gay West Virginia state Senator Stephen Skinner (D). The call regurgitates the dangerous and false myth about transgender rights bills enabling … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Robocall Attacks West Virginia’s First Openly Gay Lawmaker – LISTEN
Steward Butler, Sao Paulo, Marco Rubio, Alzheimer’s, Mika, Dragonette: NEWS
NORTH CAROLINA. UNC says it won't enforce transgender restroom rules: "The declaration came in a motion asking a federal court to halt civil legal proceedings against the university system while a … [Read more...] about Steward Butler, Sao Paulo, Marco Rubio, Alzheimer’s, Mika, Dragonette: NEWS
West Virginia Lawmaker Targets ‘Gay Agenda’ with Bill Banning LGBT-Inclusive Local Ordinances
A West Virginia Senator has introduced a resolution that would amend the state constitution to prevent cities and towns in the state from enacting pro-LGBT non-discrimination ordinances. Because … [Read more...] about West Virginia Lawmaker Targets ‘Gay Agenda’ with Bill Banning LGBT-Inclusive Local Ordinances
West Virginia Businesses Fight Back Against Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill – VIDEO
Using stickers, videos, hashtags and more, small businesses in West Virginia are pushing back against an anti-LGBT religious freedom law moving through the state Legislature. As we mentioned the … [Read more...] about West Virginia Businesses Fight Back Against Anti-LGBT ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill – VIDEO
‘Religious Freedom’ Law Advances in West Virginia with Democratic Support – VIDEO
The West Virginia House has passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act which many believe will be used to discriminate against gay people. The bill passed 72-26 with the support of 15 Democrats. … [Read more...] about ‘Religious Freedom’ Law Advances in West Virginia with Democratic Support – VIDEO
