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Gay Rights Bill

Description: Massachusetts State Representatives speak pro and con on gay rights anti-discrimination bill. Reps. Salvatore Dimasi, Roger Goyette, Susan Schur, Philip Travis, Eleanor Myerson, James Miceli, Francis Woodward, Thomas Vallely, Willian Robinson. The debate focuses mainly on discrimination against gay people in the workplace, but also touches on AIDS and gay foster care rights.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/23/1985

Gay foster parents

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.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/27/1987

Gay protest at Bush headquarters

Description: Gay activists protest at Bush headquarters in Boston to demand more attention and funding for AIDS.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/01/1988

Gay rights clash

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

Gays & Capitol police

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

Gays and Republicans

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

Genetic Research

Description: Genetic Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Sanders/lab environmentals.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/14/1982

George Bush in Boston

Description: Former CIA director George H. W. Bush speaks on national security and foreign affairs. In regards to relations with South American countries, Bush explains his belief that one should not use 1977 morals to pass judgment on events that happened in the past. Denies allegations that the CIA used the African Swine Fever Virus in Cuba to "destabilize". Also denies that he ever authorized any use of chemical or biological warfare agents. He touches briefly on his potential candidacy for presidency.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/08/1977

George McGovern ads

Description: Presidential campaign ads for George McGovern. One ad excerpted from Faneuil Hall appearance.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/05/1984

George McGovern in Boston

Description: George McGovern visits Boston to raise funds among liberals for his 1980 Senate reelection campaign in South Dakota. He doubts that there will ever be a senate race run purely on funds contributed within the border of the state. He thinks that campaigns should be financed publicly. Speaks about his nomination for presidency in 1972. Additional footage includes McGovern meeting and speaking with liberal Massachusetts politicians at a gathering.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/20/1979