US Bill Ignites
Skirmish Over Gay Rights

MICHAEL Carney, a gay cop in Massachusetts, figures there's one reason he got his job back: The state makes it illegal to discriminate against employees because of sexual orientation.

But in 31 states, employees have no such legal protection. Carney, who left his job when he was struggling as a closeted gay and then was reinstated after a long legal battle, hopes that will change.

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