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Gay West Virginia Coal Miner Calls for Legislative Action

Amid chanting supporters, Sam Hall, a gay West Virginia coal miner, called on the Legislature to add sexual orientation to state anti-discrimination laws on February 21. Speaking at a press conference, Hall recounted a litany of verbal abuse, threats and vandalism he alleges occurred while he worked for Massey Energy Co. Hall filed a lawsuit against a Massey subsidiary and one of its officials last year. The Richmond, Va.-based coal producer has said it's investigating Hall's allegations. Click here to read more.
 
 



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