Just received word from the HRC that the US House has just passed Hate Crimes legislation, the Matthew Shepard Act. This legislation includes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people from bias-motivated hate violence.

As West Virginians, be aware of the following:

BOTH Representatives Nick Rahall and Allen Mollohan voted for Matthew Shepherd Hate Crimes Bill (HR 1913); Shelley Moore Capito voted with the Republican mainstream against the bill.

I repeat:

Shelley Moore Capito AGAINST the Matthew Shepard Act

This is far from over, we’re now awaiting a vote from the US Senate. Do your part.