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- ↑ "Gay witch-hunts lead to Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Echo Magazine, November 1, 2007.
- ↑ "Gay marriage appeal in Arizona supreme court". The Advocate , May 26, 2004.
- ↑ "No return: Wally Straughn fails in bid to remain in legislature". Echo Magazine, September 23, 2004.