Several correctional officers at the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation have been suspended after a basic training class photo surfaced of approximately 30 trainees giving the … [Read more...] about WV Corrections Officers Suspended After Nazi Salute Photo Surfaces
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Joe Manchin is Lone Senate Democratic Holdout on ‘Equality Act’
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’
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
