A proposed amendment that would constitutionally carve out religious exemptions for those objecting to same-sex marriage in Missouri got its first … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Constitutional Amendment Gets First Senate Hearing in Missouri
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Anti-Gay Texas Baker Refuses To Make Wedding Cake For Same-Sex Couple
The owners of a bakery in East Texas refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple last week, citing their religious beliefs. Ben Valencia … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Texas Baker Refuses To Make Wedding Cake For Same-Sex Couple
NC Governor McCrory Says He’ll Legislate to Block LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances Statewide
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory promised to react immediately with state lawmakers if Charlotte passed an LGBT nondiscrimination measure and has … [Read more...] about NC Governor McCrory Says He’ll Legislate to Block LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinances Statewide
Changes Are Coming to Georgia’s Heinous ‘Religious Freedom on Steroids’ Bill – VIDEO
Days after the Georgia State Senate passed a heinous "religious freedom" bill that would give foes of equality a license to discriminate against LGBT … [Read more...] about Changes Are Coming to Georgia’s Heinous ‘Religious Freedom on Steroids’ Bill – VIDEO
Charlotte City Council Votes 7-4 to Approve LGBT Protections After Extended Debate
After several hours of debate, the Charlotte, NC City Council last night voted 7-4 to adopt protections for gay, lesbian and transgender people, the … [Read more...] about Charlotte City Council Votes 7-4 to Approve LGBT Protections After Extended Debate
Georgia Telecom Company Leaving State Following Senate Passage of Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill
373K, a Georgia telecom firm, says it is leaving the state because it is so disgusted by the state senate's passage this week of an anti-gay … [Read more...] about Georgia Telecom Company Leaving State Following Senate Passage of Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Vows to Block Charlotte LGBT Civil Rights Law
Republican North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory has vowed to intervene if the city of Charlotte passes a new LGBT civil rights law on … [Read more...] about North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory Vows to Block Charlotte LGBT Civil Rights Law
Steakhouse Chef Tells Lesbian Couple They ‘Need a Man’, Says He Could ‘Heat Things Up’ for Them
A lesbian couple who went to Asahi Japanese Steakhouse in Lafayette, Indiana for a Valentine's meal this month were instead served up some homophobia … [Read more...] about Steakhouse Chef Tells Lesbian Couple They ‘Need a Man’, Says He Could ‘Heat Things Up’ for Them
Georgia Senate Passes Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom on Steroids’ Bill
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that has been called a roided up version of Indiana's heinous religious freedom law that brought disastrous … [Read more...] about Georgia Senate Passes Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom on Steroids’ Bill
Feeling Left Out, Anti-Gay Texas Lawmakers Stage Pointless Hearing on ‘Religious Freedom’
Right-wing Texas legislators must feel like grounded teenagers. All their bigoted friends from other states are out having fun — filing more than … [Read more...] about Feeling Left Out, Anti-Gay Texas Lawmakers Stage Pointless Hearing on ‘Religious Freedom’