Leon Rouse was one of Milwaukee's most prolific gay rights activists in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While still a 21 year old student at UWM, Leon was already the subject of a 1-page biography in Milwaukee's LGBT publication, "Milwaukee Calendar" (see page 16).

In 1982, Milwaukee gay activist Leon Rouse along with [then] Wisconsin State Rep. David Clarenbach and others were widely credited with helping push through the first law in the country which prohibited discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation.

Sep 1, 2021 · Leon Rouse was just a 21-year-old UWM student when Anita Bryant’s attempts to repeal gay rights inspired him into action. He considered himself a “rather boring person.” First, he convinced the UW system to include “sexual preference” in their non-discrimination policy.

The author of the communication dated 21 June 2002 is Leon R. Rouse, an American citizen who, at the time of the initial submission was detained at Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City in the Philippines. He was released and deported to the United States of …

Jul 1, 2022 · On February 25, 1982, Republican Governor Lee Dreyfus signs AB70 into law with Leon Rouse and David Clarenbach at his side. The law added “sexual orientation” to the list of non-discrimination categories in Wisconsin.

Jun 18, 2015 · He began to steadily build support for the bills in the state assembly. He was aided by Leon Rouse, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Rouse built a coalition of religious leaders who urged their followers and their lawmakers to endorse the equal rights bill.

Jul 24, 1981 · Leon James Rouse was born on Jul 15, 1900 in Galeion, Pennsylvania, USA, son of Frank Sanford Rouse (1871–1944) and Lena M. (Coon) Rouse (1880–1964). [1] Leon died on Jul 24, 1981 in Genesee County, Michigan, USA, aged 81. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan. [1]

Apr 27, 2009 · Not Leon Rouse. Sources in the Legislature confirm that Rouse, a convicted child molester, was rehired earlier this year to work as office manager for Democrat Legislator Rida Cabanilla and has worked for her all session.

Edgar Leon Rausch (October 2, 1927 – May 14, 2019) was "the voice" of " Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys ". Rausch was born in Billings, Missouri. He was lead vocalist from 1958 until the early 60s when he created his own band "The New Texas Playboys".

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