Description: Gays father on State House steps to protest new policy virtually prohibiting placement of foster children in their custody, in favor of traditional family settings.
Description: Majority of Senate favors protecting gay rights but final vote not taken because Senate wants to amend House version of bill. Michael Barrett, David Locke, William MacLean. People exit Senate door.
Description: Gay rights bill passes Senate, goes to Committee on Third Reading; could be held up past current legislative session. Gay activists march outside State House. David Locke, Michael Barrett, C. Atkins.
Description: Gay rights bill needs two-thirds vote for passage. Arthur Lewis holds bill up for study in Third Reading. Paul Doane, David Locke, Michael Barrett. Supporters march, chant, picket. B-roll: gay rights demonstration 12/7/87
Description: David Scondras demands resignation of Capitol police chief for spying on gay activist groups' plans for State House protest. CLUM wants memos from surveillance to fight state policy on gay foster care.