Tina’s Story
George Wesley Lee was a prominent civil rights leader in Humphreys County Mississippi. BUT when he continued to push for equal voting rights for blacks, he was murdered.

Hillary’s Story
Steve Lough worked for years with the Ringling Brothers circus. BUT when he saw bozos like Trump running for office, he decided that a real clown should join the clowns in Congress.

Sources
Tina's Story
AFL-CIO
Black History Month Profiles: Rev. George W. Lee--by Kenneth Quinnell

Black Past
GEORGE WASHINGTON LEE (1903-1955)--by Samuel Momodu

Mississippi Encyclopedia
George Wesley Lee (Minister and Activist)

Southern Poverty Law Center
REV. GEORGE LEE

United States Department of Justice
George Lee--Notice to Close File (Jul 12 2011)

Zinn Education Project
May 7, 1955: Murder of Rev. George W. Lee

Photos
George W. Lee--from beejae.com (fair use) via Wikipedia
Segregated Movie Theater in Belzoni--by Marion Post Wolcott (public domain) via Wikipedia
Katherine Blair Saw Gunman's Car--screenshot from 1955 Jet Magazine via Zinn Education Project

Hillary's Story
AP News
Circus clown who ran for Congress dies in South Carolina

Ballotpedia
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District

CBS News
Why an Ivy League-educated former clown is running for Congress--by Kathryn Watson

CNN
A clown is running for Congress in South Carolina--by Veronica Stracqualursi

Daily News
Professional clown Steve Lough is dead, months after losing his bid for the U.S. House of Representatives

Facebook
Steve Lough for Congress

IBTimes UK
Former clown Steve Lough running for Congress

Kornegay Funeral Home
Obituary Stephen Harrison "Steve" Lough of Camden, South Carolina

WIS News 10
So, there is a clown running for Congress in South Carolina--by Tanita Gaither

Photos
Steve Lough--screenshot via WIS News 10
Steve Lough in Clown Costume--from Notes on a Cowardly Lion via GoUpstate
Lough Campaign Website--screenshot of homepage via News 2 NBC

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Tina’s Story
Hiram Monserrate moved quickly from the New York City Council to the New York State Senate. BUT it was his quick temper that led to his political demise.

Hillary’s Story
In 1963, two black men in Florida were wrongfully convicted of murder. BUT even when evidence clears them of the deed, racism and bigotry delayed commuting their sentence.

Sources
Tina's Story
Associated Press
NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker

Daily Politics
Monserrate convicted of misdemeanor--by Bill Hammond

Gotham Gazette
Hiram Monserrate Has No Place in Elected Office--by Nydia Velazquez

New York Daily News
Bloomberg: Monserrate's Actions 'Disgraceful, Despicable, Deplorable'

The New York Observor (Politicker NY)
Mad-Dog Councilman Champions No Man's Land--by Katharine Jose

The New York Post
Dems say ex-con Monserrate has real shot to win old Council seat--by Michael Gartland and Carl Campanile

The New York State Senate
Hiram Monserrate

The New York Times
Monserrate Is Cleared of Felonies--by Ralph Blumenthal
Monserrate Gets 2 Years in Prison for Misusing City Funds--by Colin Moynihan
New York Senate Expels Monserrate Over Assault--by Jeremy W. Peters
Rallying Around a Politician Charged With Assault--by Anne Barnard

People Pill
Hiram Monserrate

Syracuse
State Sen. Hiram Monserrate partly acquitted in domestic abuse case--by The Associated Press

Vote Hiram Monserrate
About Page

Photos
Hiram Monserrate--New York State Senate (Public Domain)
Hiram Monserrate announcing return to Democratic caucus in NY Senate--by Austin512 (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Hillary's Story
Death Penalty Information Center
The 13 other survivors and their stories--by Sydney P. Freedberg

Local 10 News
Black Florida man wrongly convicted of murder in 1960s dies at age 83--by Sanela Sabovic

The National Registry of Exonerations
Wilbert Lee

The New York Times
‘It's Over’ for 2 Wrongly Held 12 Years--by James T. Wooten

Orlando Sentinel
Pitts and Lee: For 25 years, denial of compensation shamed Florida

Sun Sentinel
Wilbert Lee, wrongly convicted of murder, dies at 83--by Howard Cohen

Wikipedia
Pitts and Lee v. Florida

Witness to Innocence
Freddie Lee Pitts (1937-2020)
Photos
Pitts (L) and Lee leaving a court hearing in 1969--from AP via The Sun Sentinel
Lee and Pitts leaving their second murder trial--via Florida Memory
Lee and Pitts at FL Legislature in 1998--Photo by Don Edgar/AP via The Sun Sentinel

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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
Jesse Helms was known for his racism and bigotry. BUT despite that, he maintained his seat for over 30 years allowing him to pass harmful legislation impacting marginalized communities in the US.

Tina’s Story
Michael Francke had a solid legal career in the criminal justice system in New Mexico and was appointed as director of the Oregon department of corrections in 1987. BUT when he’s found dead at work, it sparks decades of conspiracy theories.

Hillary's Story
60 Minutes
From the "60 Minutes" archives: Sen. Fritz Hollings--via YouTube

ABC News
BTS joins Karine Jean-Pierre at the White House press briefing--via YouTube

Britannica
Jesse Helms

CNN
Commentary: Don't sanitize Helms' racist past--by Roland Martin

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

The Jesse Helms Center
Home Page

Los Angeles Times
Former Sen. Jesse Helms dies at 86--by Johanna Neuman

Mother Jones
On the Record--by Eric Bates

The Nation
Jesse Helms, American Bigot--by Lisa Duggan

NPR
Remembering Sen. Jesse Holms

The New York Times
Jesse Helms Dies at 86; Conservative Force in the Senate--by Steven Holmes

Richard Burr
Senate Approves Resolution Honoring Jesse Helms

Wikipedia
Helms AIDS Amendments
Jesse Helms
National Congressional Club

Photos
Jesse Helms--by Manny Ceneta via NPR
Helms and Bono--via Jesse Helms Center
Screenshot from Helms’ Racist Ad--from YouTube via NPR

Tina's Story
CaseText
Gable v. Williams, Civil No. 3:07-cv-00413-AC

Coffee or Die
Who Killed Michael Francke?

Correctional Leaders Association
Francke Award

KOIN 6
Interactive: Who’s who in the Francke-Gable case
Oregon DOJ makes case to re-jail Frank Gable

MotherJones
What You Need to Know about Jesse Helms

The New York Times
PRISONS' DIRECTOR IS SLAIN IN OREGON

The Oregonian
Brothers of slain Oregon prisons chief both want release of man convicted in case, but disagree on next step

Portland Tribune
Pamplin Media Group - Francke murder: Gable's attorneys fight to keep him free
Pamplin Media Group - Oregon tries to re-jail Gable on Monday

Prison Legal News
Wrongfully Convicted Man Freed for Murder of Oregon DOC Director, But State Wants Him Back In Prison

Statesman Journal
Judge orders Frank Gable released from prison Friday in Oregon murder
Timeline of Michael Francke's murder, Frank Gable's possible release

United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Microsoft Word - JUSTICE-#6912532-v1-Gable_0413_PLD_RESPONSE_(ALL_PARTS_COMPILED).doc

University of Virginia
Francke, J. Michael, 1971 - Our History: Featured Alumni/ae - Law Library Guides at University of Virginia Arthur J. Morris Law Library

Unsolved Mysteries
Michael Francke

Unsolved Mysteries Wiki
Michael Francke

Wikipedia
Michael Francke

Willamette Week
Should You Believe This Man?
For Years, the Murder of Michael Francke Has Been Oregon’s Biggest Mystery. Last Week, It Took a New Twist.

Photos:
Micheal Francke—via Wikipedia (fair use)
The Dome Building—by Katr67
Map of Francke's Attack--screenshot via Statesman Journal
Frank Gable, alleged killer--screenshot from KWO8

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Tina’s Story
Rita Crundwell served as Dixon comptroller and treasurer for almost 30 years beginning in 1983. BUT Curndwell bankrupts her career when a city clerk discovers suspicious account activity.

Hillary’s Story
In the 1950s Boise Idaho officials started an intensive investigation to supposedly protect children. BUT it soon became clear that this was an orchestrated witch hunt against gay men.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC7 Chicago
Former Dixon, Illinois Comptroller Rita Crundwell, convicted of stealing $50M, released early from Pekin prison

All the Queens Horses
Home Page

Auburn
Fraud in Dixon Illinois: Who’s to Blame Fraud in Dixon Illinois: Who’s to Blame

Chicago Sun-Times
Rita Crundwell, who stole nearly $54 million from Dixon, released from federal prison

Chicago Tribune
Rita Crundwell, comptroller who bilked Dixon, should complete the remainder of her sentence

CPA Hall Talk
Rita Crundwell Story: Why Some Ranches Stink

Department of Justice
Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell Sentenced To Nearly 20 Years In Federal Prison For $53.7 Million Theft From City

Dixon Gov
Microsoft Word - Document1

The FCPA Blog
Want to buy Rita Crundwell's belt buckles?

Find Law
UNITED STATES v. CRUNDWELL

Flickr
USMS Rita Crundwell Auction

Forbes
Fmr Dixon, IL Comptroller, Rita Crundwell, Sentenced to 19 1/2 Years In Prison

Fraud Magazine
Comptroller, horse lady and crook, Part 1 of 2Comptroller, horse lady and crook, Part 1 of 2
The horses take a nasty fall, Part 2 of 2

Journal Standard
State charges dropped against ex-Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell

Justia
United States v. Crundwell, No. 13-1407 (7th Cir. 2013)

NBC Chicago
Ex-Dixon Comptroller Released From Prison Halfway Through Sentence for Embezzling Nearly $54M

NPR Illinois
City Of Dixon To Recover Some Losses

Our Quad Cities
Documentary filmmaker, professor, shocked at Crundwell’s early release

WGN-TV
Rita Crundwell stole $54 million then returned to the scene of the crime

Wikipedia
Rita Crundwell

Photos
Rita Crundwell Mug Shot—from Boone County Sheriff via CBS News
Horse from auction--Flickr

Hillary's Story
The Forgotten Boise 7
Synopsis

Idaho Statesman
'Crush the Monster': The Boys of Boise hysteria--BY BILL DENTZER

Linguistic Society of America
“The Boys of Boise” Scandal: History, Language, and Legacies of Moral Panic--by Dr. Chris VanderStouwe

The New York Times
Idaho’s Original Same-Sex Scandal--By Seth Randal and Alan Virta

Time
You've Probably Heard of the Red Scare, but the Lesser-Known, Anti-Gay 'Lavender Scare' Is Rarely Taught in Schools--Suyin Haynes

Wikipedia
Boise homosexuality scandal

Photos
Idaho Statesman Headline--screenshot from CBS Reports (fair use)

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