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"Pray for founder and president of the NGLCC. "We're law. The legislation, passed almost unani­ tions or by calling the toll-free hotline at 1- More Dead Soldiers" and "God Killed Your so thrilled to have a partner in this adminis­ mously by both houses of the state legisla­ 866-LETS-TRY (1-866-538-7879). Son." Before the families of victims of Sep­ tration that understands and values diver­ ture in November, is the toughest state tember 11th, they held up signs saying sity." anti-bullying law in the country. The new GLAAD DEMANDS "Thank God for 9/11" and "God Hates Amer­ law mandates specific anti-bullying proce­ ica." Westboro has picketed the funerals of During Wednesday evening's welcome re­ dures for schools across the state and also RADIO OUTLETS hate crime victims with placards reading ception on Capitol Hill, Senator Al Franken covers public universities. RESCIND AIRTIME TO "God Wants Your Son Dead" and "God Hates spoke passionately of his support of LGBT WESTBORO BAPTIST Fags." rights, including a new anti-bullying bill he NEW RESOURCES FOR is co-sponsoring that would require colleges CHURCH This week Westboro has reacted to the receiving federal money to include sexual SAME-SEX COUPLES tragedy in Tucson with messages like "God orientation and gender identity and part of LOOKING TO START OR The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Sent the Shooter." their anti-harassment policies. BUILD THEIR FAMILIES Defamation (GLAAD) has called on the na­ tionally syndicated Mike Gallagher Show. GLAAD launched an online action for con­ Karen Mills of the Small Business Adminis­ Family building options have expanded for KXXT-AM in Tolleson, Arizona, and CFNY-FM, cerned community members and allies to tration (SBA), Rep. 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He also the group a platform to, according to a Commerce (NGLCC) has wrapped up its sev­ spoke of a new memorandum of under­ The new 'Family Building Options' website enth annual National Business and Leader­ offers information about assisted reproduc­ Westboro spokesperson, "communicate its standing that he will sign shortly with the message with as wide an audience as pos­ ship Conference on a high note. 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