Gay activists meeting in Missouri cite Oklahoma's "intensely hostile environment"

 
CHERYL WITTENAUER, Associated Press Writer
Published: July 31, 2009

CLAYTON , Mo. — Gay marriage and gays in the military may dominate the headlines, but activists in many states say their fight is much more fundamental: basic rights and protections against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation.

Activists from state-based lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy organizations from throughout the U.S. are meeting in Missouri this week to share thei...


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