West Virginia Lawmaker Faces Fresh Criticism For Discrimination Stance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in West Virginia who resigned after posting an anti-gay slur but then was re-elected is drawing fresh criticism for an extended online diatribe opposing protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
House Delegate John Mandt said in a now-deleted Facebook post last week that he opposed the proposal known as the Fairness Act.
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