Description: Because of a drop in car sales, General Motors auto assembly plant in Framingham will shut down indefinitely. Dukakis expresses confidence. Rep. David Magnani. GM lay off.
Description: Gary Dotterman, gay aide to city councillor David Scondras, is reinstated after being fired for participation in defense group for victims of anti-gay discrimination. Dapper O'Neil.
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