Tina’s Story
Judge Donna Scott Davenport oversaw juvenile justice cases in Tennessee. BUT after implementing a “filter system," she illegally sent children to jail.

Hillary’s Story
Throughout the 1960s-80s, Anita Bryant had a modest singing career that bought her some notoriety. But it was her anti-gay crusade that made her infamous.

Sources
Tina's Story
Change.org
US Dept. of Justice: Investigate Tennessee Judge Donna S. Davenport for Jailing Kids!

Daily Mail
Tennessee judge who 'used unconstitutional detention' and arrest policies to jail children as young as seven for truancy announces she's retiring - one day after legislators moved to remove her--by Tommy Taylor and Christopher Eberhart

Daily News Journal
D.L. Hughley confronts Rutherford County for arresting kids: 'There have to be accomplices'--by Kailee Shores
ProPublica
Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the Adults in Charge.--by Ken Armstrong and Meribah Knight
Tennessee Judge Who Illegally Jailed Children Plans to Retire, Will Not Seek Reelection--by Ken Armstrong

Rutherford County Source
Judge Donna Scott Davenport to Retire in September of 2022

Rutherford County TN
Judge Donna Scott Davenport

WPLN News 90.3
Rutherford County will pay out $6M for illegally arresting and detaining hundreds of children--by Alexis Marshall and Emily Siner

Murfressboro Daily News Journal
MTSU president: University cuts ties with Judge Donna Scott Davenport as adjunct instructor--by Nancy DeGennaro

Photos
Judge Donna Scott Davenport--from Rutherford County Website
Distorted Video of Fight--ProPublica screenshot from YouTube--via ProPublica
Judge Travis Lampley--via Lampley Campaign Page on YouTube

Hillary's Story
Advocate
Understanding Anita Bryant, the Woman Who Declared War on Gays--by Robert Whirry

Gay South Florida (Miami Herald)
Bob Green: Anita's ex paid dearly in the fight--by Steve Rothaus

History
Anita Bryant Hit in the Face With Pie

NBC
LGBTQ History Month: The early days of America's AIDS crisis--by Catherine McGann

NBC News
How 1970s Christian crusader Anita Bryant helped spawn Florida's LGBTQ culture war--by Jullian Eugenios

National Geographic
Zapping: The boisterous protest tactic that ignited early LGBTQ activism--by Erin Blakemore

Out
Today In Gay History: Gay Activist Pies Anita Bryant In the Face

PBS
Anti-Gay Organizing on the Right

Photos
Anita Bryant--photo from AP via NBC News
Pie in Bryant's Face--by Bettmann screenshot via National Geographic
Anti-Anita Bryant Protest--via Houson Public Media

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Hillary’s Story
In 2017 Representative John Conyers was one of the longest serving congressmen with 50 years in office. BUT when sexual harassment claims arise, his storied career ends in shame.

Tina’s Story
Evangelical activist Gordon Klingenschmitt won a seat in the Colorado House of Representatives in 2014. BUT it’s his fanatical views that spark controversy.

Hillary's Story
CNN
Pelosi refuses to hit Conyers on sexual harassment allegations, calls him an ‘icon’--By Maegan Vazquez

The New York Times
John Conyers to Leave Congress Amid Harassment Claims--by Yamiche Alcindor

NPR
Conyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations--by Brian Naylor and Domenico Montanaro

The Observer
Battered by Sexual Harassment Allegations, John Conyers Resigns From Congress--By Davis Richardson

Politico
Conyers scandal rocks House Democrats--by John Bresnahan and Heather Caygle

The Washington Post
Rep. John Conyers Jr. resigns over sexual harassment allegations after a half-century in Congress--by Elsie Viebeck and David Weigel

Wikipedia
John Conyers

WXYZ
MI Rep. Conyers admits to paying settlement, denies harassment allegations

Photos
John Conyers--by Mark Wilson via The Atlantic Journal-Constitution
John Conyers and MLK Jr.--from Office of John Conyers via ACLU

Tina's Story
Americans United
Colorado Religious Right Extremist Loses Election For City Council Seat--by Rob Boston

Colorado Springs lawmaker back on committee, will hold town hall Wednesday--BY MEGAN SCHRADER

The Denver Post
GOP aghast at Klingenschmitt’s act-of-God comment in baby’s death--by Lynn Bartels
Klingenschmitt loses committee post, suspends ministry for six weeks--by Lynn Bartels

The Gazette
Klingenschmitt, Fornander offer 'extremes' on both ends in House District 15 race--by Stephen Hobbs

KRDO
Controversial State Rep. Klingenschmitt loses state senate primary

Mother Jones
Watchdog Group Banned from YouTube After Anti-Gay Chaplain Complains About YouTube Comments--by Tim Murphy

Right Wing Watch
Ted Cruz Is ‘Honored’ To Have The Support Of Colorado’s Demon-Hunting, Anti-Gay Exorcist State Legislator Gordon Klingenschmitt--By Kyle Mantyla

The Virginian Pilot
Jury recommends reprimand, fine for Navy chaplain

Westword
Eight Reasons to Give Thanks That Gordon Klingenschmitt Lost the Primary--by
TEAGUE BOHLEN
Meet Gordon Klingenschmitt, Exorcism-Doing, Gay-Slamming, Just-Elected State Rep--by MICHAEL ROBERTS

Photos
Gordon J. Klingenschmitt--photo by Donn Bruns (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Klingenschmitt on Pray in Jesus Name--screenshot via Right Wing Watch

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Hillary’s Story
Larry Kramer started his career as a writer. BUT when the government failed to act, he sounded the alarm on the AIDS crisis.

Tina’s Story
George Rekers made a name for himself through his controversial theories and studies on homosexuality. BUT when he returns from vacation in 2010 with a young man in tow, he’s got some explaining to do.

Hillary's Story
ACT UP
"Larry--The WORD"--by Timothy Lunceford-Stevens

Biography
Larry Kramer Captured His Seemingly Hopeless Fight for HIV/AIDS Victims in 'The Normal Heart'--by Rachel Chang

Britannica
Larry Kramer

Brooklyn Museum
In Conversation: Larry Kramer and Jonathan Katz--via YouTube

History
AIDS activists unfurl a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ home

Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: Larry Kramer, the gay community’s ‘Old Testament figure wrapped in righteous fury’--by Steve Martin

Making Gay History
Larry Kramer

The New Yorker
The Benevolent Rage of Larry Kramer--by Michael Specter

The New York Times
Larry Kramer, Playwright and Outspoken AIDS Activist, Dies at 84--by Daniel Lewis

NPR
Larry Kramer, Pioneering AIDS Activist And Writer, Dies At 84

Vanity Fair
In One of His Final Interviews Larry Kramer, 84 and Infirm, Still Roared--by Michael Shnayerson

Wikimedia
Larry Kramer

Photos
Larry Kramer--by Robert Giard, via Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints, and Photographs at NYPL
Larry Kramer at podium--by Ellen Shub/HBO via Los Angeles Times
Condom on Jesse Helms Home--via LGBT_History Facebook Page

Tina's Story
ACLU
HOWARD V. ARKANSAS - GEORGE REKERS FACT SHEET

The Advocate
Escort Revealed in Rekers Scandal

BuzzFeed News
George Alan Rekers' Rent-Boy Scandal--by Jack Shepherd

CNN
Reporters find tragic story amid embarrassing scandal--By Penn Bullock and Brandon K. Thorp
Therapy to change 'feminine' boy created a troubled man, family says--by Scott Bronstein and Jessi Joseph

Constantine Report
Second "Rent Boy" Emerges in Prof. George Rekers (Family Research Council) Gay Sex Scandal

Daily News
Anti-gay activist, Christian minister George Rekers caught in gay escort scandal resigns from NARTH--By Michael Sheridan

Dangerous Minds
DR. GEORGE REKERS: AMERICAN MENGELE?

Equality Florida
Bill McCollum Still Paying for George Rekers

Falls Church News Press
George Rekers Delusional Downfall Is A Familiar Tale--by Wayne Besen

GLADD
"Ex-gay" group NARTH rebrands with dangerous mission--by By Joeli Katz

Go Pride Chicago
George Rekers steps down from ex-gay board

Miami New Times
Christian right leader George Rekers takes vacation with "rent boy"--by PENN BULLOCK AND BRANDON K. THORP

The New York Times
Scandal Stirs Legal Questions in Anti-Gay Cases--by John Schwartz

Newsweek
Left Wing: When Gay Bashers Are Gay, Why Do People Just Mock and Turn Away?--BY EVE CONANT

PFLAG
Ex-Gay Leader’s Male Escort: Actually, We Did Have Sex--by Rachel Slajda

Queerty
The Gay Rentboy Scandal That Should Sink Bigot Baptist Minister George Alan Rekers

Sacramento Post
(Gay Escort Scandal) George Rekers (a gay Tiger Woods?) Second Man has come forward

Sun Sentinel
Male escort says he gave 'sexual' massages to anti-gay leader--By Steve Rothaus and The Miami Herald

Think Progress
How The Rekers ‘Rent Boy’ Scandal Could Undermine Prop. 8 Supporters’ Court Battle--by AMANDA TERKEL

Towleroad
Florida AG Bill McCollum Paid George ‘Rentboy’ Rekers $87,000 to Be Star Witness for State’s Gay Adoption Ban--by Andy Towle

The Week
Rekers rentboy scandal: The fallout continues

Wikipedia
George Rekers
Howard v. Arkansas

Photos
George Rekers--screenshot via The Advocate
Jo-Vanni Roman--screenshot via The Advocate
Rekers caught at airport--via CNN

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Tina’s Story
In 2012, Kathleen Kane became the first democrat and woman to win as attorney general in Pennsylvania. BUT an email scandal jeopardizes her career.

Hillary’s Story
Matthew Shepard’s horrific murder shocked America. BUT the gay-hate that fueled the attack led to the passing of the Hate Crime Preventions Act.

Sources
Tina's Story
Action 4 News
Timeline: The Kathleen Kane investigation

Billy Penn
Kathleen Kane, feminist icon? Supporters love her war on 'cretins' in PA government - On top of Philly news
The revenge texts Kathleen Kane sent before the alleged leak - On top of Philly news

Chicago Tribune
The attorney general who straight-up lied

CNN
Kathleen Kane: Pennsylvania attorney general resigning

Laws in Texas
Kathleen Kane: From Citizen Kane to KaneVille to Kane Penned in Prison

LeHigh Valley Live
Kathleen Kane ordered to stand trial in grand jury leak

Morning Call
Sources: Kathleen Kane shut down probe of Philly Democrats

PBS
Former Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane is disbarred

Penn Live
'I misspoke' about child pornography prosecutions, AG spokeswoman says
Kathleen Kane's twin sister bounced from AG's office: report
Kathleen Kane charged with perjury, obstruction, abuse of office
Kathleen Kane's twin sister awarded raise, cash in labor complaint settlement: report
Retractions lead only to more questions for Kathleen Kane

Philadelphia Inquirer
Former Attorney General Kathleen Kane ordered to undergo alcohol treatment after a DUI arrest

Slate
Kathleen Kane trial: Pennsylvania attorney general, charged with grand jury leaks and perjury, used her twin sister to trick the press Monday

Tribune Democrat
State attorney general's twin sister being sued over $200K loan | State

WESA
Attorney General Kathleen Kane Says Charges Against Her Are Tied To Porn Emails

WNEP
A Look at Kathleen Kane Case | wnep.com

Photos
Kane Mugshot--from Montgomery County Prison via PennLive
Sample Email--via Local 21 News

Hillary's Story
Associated Press
Matthew Shepard’s murder still haunts Wyoming after 20 years--by Mead Gruver

Britannica
Matthew Shepard

CNN
Matthew Shepard finally laid to rest 20 years after he was killed for being gay--by Dakin Andone

Famous Trials
Matthew Shepard Murder: A Chronology

History
Matthew Shepard, victim of anti-gay hate crime, dies

Investigation Discovery
5 Facts About The Life, Murder & Legacy Of Matthew Shepard

The Matthew Shephard Foundation
Mission

Vanity Fair
THE CRUCIFIXION OF MATTHEW SHEPARD

Wikipedia
Matthew Shepard
Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Wyoming History
The Murder of Matthew Shepard

Photos
Matthew Shepard--by Gina van Hoof via Matthew Shepard Foundation
Henderson and McKinney--via Famous Trials
Fence where Matthew was killed--via US News
Angels at funeral--from Getty via BBC

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