Union strikers were joyously celebrating Christmas in the Italian Hall, BUT when someone yelled "fire," tragedy engulfed the hall, extinguishing the festive celebration.

Sources
Tina's Story
The History Navigator
The Italian Hall Disaster and the Copper Strike of 1913--by Allison

Memories of the Prairie
The Italian Hall Disaster: a fateful Christmas Party--by Devin Walk

Michigan Live
1913 Italian Hall Disaster was a Michigan Christmas Eve tragedy

The New York Times
MOYER DRIVEN OUT OF CALUMET REGION
MOYER WOUNDED; LAYS IT TO PLOT

Woody Guthrie Lyrics
1913 Massacre

Wikipedia
Anna Clemenc
Italian Hall
Italian Hall Disaster

Photos
Anna Clemenc with flag--via history navigator
Italian Hall 1913--public domain via Wikipedia
Funeral in Church for Victims--via Michigan Live
Funeral Procession for the Victims--public domain via Wikipedia

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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
When Tea Party candidates Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat win their respective elections, they join forces as outsiders in the State House and their party. But, when rumors start swirling about an illicit affair, a media storm sweeps the state.

Tina's Story
In 2017, Timothy Nolan was a highly respected former Campbell County judge and newly elected member of Kentucky’s Campbell County School Board. But, when Nolan’s nefarious acts are finally revealed, he turns out to be the antithesis of the convervative crusader he pretended to be.

Sources:
Hillary's Story

Wikipedia
Todd Courser
Cindy Gamat
Tea Party Movement

The Detroit News
"Former Rep. Courser gets 12 months probation for 'false flag' email"--Beth LeBlanc

M Live
"Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat: How a sex scandal turned into 6 felony charges"--Emily Lawler

YouTube
"Michigan Lawmakers Caught in Love Affair Cover Up"--ABC's 2020

Photos:
M Live
Courser and Gamrat Rep Photos--Danielle Duval via M Live

West Michigan Politics Blog
Courser Gamrat Footrub Photo--via West Michigan Politics Blog

New York Daily News
Courser and Gamrat on Michigan House Floor--Dale G. Young via New York Daily News

Tina's Sources
Wikipedia
Tim Nolan (Politician)

Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Home Page

Local 12 News
“Former Campbell Co. judge charged with human trafficking”--Joe Webb

“Tim Nolan files lawsuits against family from prison”--Joe Webb

Fox Chattanooga
“Judge advises Tim Nolan, who is representing himself, that he "has a fool for a client"--Joe Webb

ABC6
“Former Cincinnati-area judge, school board member sentenced for human trafficking”--Joe Webb

River City News
"Campbell Co. School Board Member, Former Judge Charged with Human Trafficking"

Cincinnati The Enquirer

“NKY Notebook: Investigation involves former judge”--Scott Wartman

“Tim Nolan, judge accused of human trafficking, asks to withdraw guilty plea: 'What is going on?’”--Scott Wartman

“Former judge files suit over KKK photo”--Scott Wartman

“Tim Nolan was a judge. Tim Nolan was a conservative activist. Tim Nolan was a human trafficker”--Scott Wartman

“Judge Tim Nolan indicted on more charges going back 50 years”--Scott Wartman

WCPO Cinncinati
“Ex-Campbell County judge sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes”--James Leggate

UPI
“Ex-Kentucky judge sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking”--Ray Downs

Kentucky.gov
“ATTORNEY GENERAL BESHEAR: PROSECUTOR WHO HELPED CONVICT FORMER NORTHERN KENTUCKY JUDGE RECOGNIZED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS ADVOCATES”--Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley

“Beshear, Law Enforcement, Advocates Working to Stop Human Traffickers at 144th Kentucky Derby”--
Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley

AP News
“Former judge in Kentucky fighting sex charges”--Bruce Shreiner

National Human Trafficking Hotline
Help and Hotline

Photos
Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Main Street--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Hills--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky

Kentucky Online Offender Lookup
Nolan Inmate Photo--via Kentucky Online Offender Lookup

YouTube (Channel 12 Segment)
Nolan Court Screenshot--via Channel 12 Segment on YouTube

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