West Virginia

Senator Robert Byrd, Longest-Serving Congressman, Dead at 92

Andy Towle June 28, 2010

Senator Robert Byrd, the longest-serving member of Congress in history, is dead at 92 The NYT: "Mr. Byrd served 51 years in the Senate, … [Read more...] about Senator Robert Byrd, Longest-Serving Congressman, Dead at 92

Steve Pep June 27, 2010

Timothy Michael Mazza has accused three Parkersburg, West Virginia police officers of kicking him in the ribs, grabbing him violently by the neck and … [Read more...] about Gay Man Claims Police Beat Him, Called Him Gay Slurs

Andy Towle February 26, 2010

Or, I should say, the marriage rights you haven't even been given yet.Between 125 and 150 people rallied at West Virginia's state capitol, … [Read more...] about Watch: These WV Bigots Want to Vote Away Your Marriage Rights

Andy Towle February 24, 2010

An attempt yesterday to force a vote on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage failed in the West Virginia House, the Charleston Gazette … [Read more...] about WV GOP Fails to Force Vote on Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment

Andy Towle February 23, 2010

Puerto Rican judge finds probable cause to prosecute killer of gay teen Jorge Steven Lopez Mercado. Hudson Taylor: Nationally-ranked wrestler also a … [Read more...] about News: Hudson Taylor, Abduction, Gay Theatre, West Virginia

Andy Towle February 23, 2010

Earlier this month I reported that GOP House lawmakers in West Virginia were planning a "drastic" parliamentary move to force votes on a … [Read more...] about West Virginia House GOP to Force Vote on Gay Marriage Ban?

Andy Towle February 10, 2010

West Virginia delegates are considering a "drastic" parliamentary move to discharge a bill from committee that would allow debate on a … [Read more...] about WV House Bigots Ready to Push Hard for Gay Marriage Ban

Andy Towle January 24, 2010

Andy Dick has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual abuse for groping and kissing patrons and a bouncer without their consent in a … [Read more...] about Andy Dick Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges in WV

Andy Towle March 31, 2009

A constitutional amendment that would have defined marriage as between a man and a woman in West Virginia was defeated along party lines in the House … [Read more...] about West Virginia House Rejects Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage

Andy Towle March 16, 2009

On Friday, the West Virginia senate passed a bill adding sexual orientation to the state's anti-discrimination laws: "Last year, the Senate … [Read more...] about WV Senate Approves Bill Protecting Gays from Discrimination