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January 8, 1993 - James Porter no new trial; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter sentenced today; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter update, Leonard Lee live from Stillwater court; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter victim reaction, local and Massachusetts victims; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter sentenced, former priest gets six months; MPR News Feature
January 28, 1993 - Porter sentenced, former priest gets six months; MPR News Feature
March 18, 1993 - At issue is the bill that’s been referred to as “gay rights” legislation. It would change the state human rights law to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians in areas like housing, employment, and education. Current law bans discrimination based on race, sex, marital status, religion and some other factors. Supporters of the legislation are hoping the house follows the lead of the Senate and approves the bill. Opponents of the bill say it would give gays and lesbians special privileges.
March 18, 1993 - This bill would change the state's human rights law to prohibit discrimination against gays and lesbians in areas like housing, employment and education. Some members of the House have been saying that the bill grants special privileges to gays and lesbians. Supporters of the bill say that it doesn't give anybody special privileges or anybody more legitimacy than anybody else. They say it just protects against discrimination in these certain limited areas. The Senate has already given preliminary approval to the bill. And if the House approves it the governor says he will sign it. Includes remarks from Hilda Betterman, Kathleen Blatz.
March 18, 1993 - State Senator Dean Johnson speaks with Cathy Wurzer about concerns and considerations connected to gay rights bill vote.
March 18, 1993 - Wisconsin was the first state in the country to include sexual orientation as a protected class under the state’s equal employment, open housing and public accommodation laws.