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.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/23/1987
Description: House debates gay rights bill again and narrowly approves it. Lobbyists Arline Isaacson, Reps. Mark Roosevelt, Marie Parente.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/27/1989
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
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/14/1987
Description: Gay rights supporters shout, clap, chant outside Senate chambers of President of the Senate William Bulger, urging a vote on gay rights bill. Footage of police with sitting protester whom has handcuffed himself to the Senate balcony. Courtroom officer stomps on stomach of demonstrator laying on floor. Protestors give opinions on protest and gay rights bill. Footage of demonstrators holding hands, chanting. Reporter mentions Governor Michael Dukakis as a long-time proponent of the bill. Interview with Sen. Royal Bolling Sr., who gives input on bill. Police officers wearing gloves to protect from AIDS. Clips of Senate sign above door to chamber in which bill is being discussed. Story is followed by b-roll of protesters chanting; obstructing door to chambers. Police and Senate officials interact with protesters.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/04/1988
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.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/27/1988
Description: Story on the lack of openly gay republican, focusing on Michael Duffy, a gay Republican running for state representative. Duffy at his house talking to his partner. Interview with Duffy on his position on gay political issues. Duffy holds a candidates night. Interviews with Republicans Steven Pierce, Paul Cronin, and William Weld on their views on gay rights legislation. Weld and Duffy shake hands.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/01/1990
Description: Gays endorse Evelyn Murphy for governor because she is the liberal candidate. Comments on Murphy's progressive liberalism, especially her support of gay rights. "Outing" activist claims Murphy is gay. Interviews with Murphy, and Murphy supporters. Discussion of political and voting strategy in 3-way race between Silber, Bellotti, and Murphy. Story followed by footage of June 9th, 1990 Gay Pride March.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/11/1990
Description: Gay activists condemn John Silber's attitude about homosexuality.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/01/1990
Description: SJC gender bias study finds that female lawyers and clients, particularly battered women, are treated unfairly. Lebanese woman at home with 2 children. Judge Lawrence Shubow.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/26/1989
Description: FORMER GENERAL DYNAMICS WORKERS TRY TO BUY DIVISION TO SAVE QUINCY SHIPYARD. EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP. MANUFACTURING. FACTORY.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/12/1987