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Melissa Etheridge on stage

Etheridge reacts to death of hate icon Fred Phelps

Singer recounts her first-hand experience with the anti-gay pastor.

Fred Phelps

Westboro Baptist Church pastor, Fred Phelps, reportedly close to death

Leader of hate group in hospice; ex-communicated from his church.

University of Missouri students form wall against WBC

Students form wall of love to combat Westboro Baptist Church

University of Missouri students shield Michael Sam from protest.