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Judge says repeatedly misgendering a trans employee isn't necessarily harassment
… says Starbucks allowed the harassment to continue for several months, which was unreasonable.
Related: Florida gov. Rick Scott chased out Starbucks by furious woman: “You’re an a**hole …
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The religious right wants you to think it blunted the blue wave
… RGA [Republican Governors Association] and the National Republican Senatorial Committee and certainly Ron DeSantis and Rick Scott are very grateful tonight that the rapture didn’t happen before the early …
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Hate groups from around the nation will meet to plot ways to harm LGBTQ people
… of State Mike Pompeo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Florida Governor Rick Scott.
The guest list is a sign of how critical the religious right has …
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Thanks to his racist dogwhistles, Trump is the Democrats' best fundraiser
… win control of the Senate. Incumbent Bill Nelson is locked in a tight race against Rick Scott, who is stepping down as governor and is willing to sink tons of …
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Would Puerto Rico get more LGBTQ protections if it became a state?
puertoFlorida’s Republican governor, Rick Scott, told voters that Puerto Rico should be a state. Normally Republicans haven’t favored granting statehood to the island territory since voters tend to …
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One week before Pulse anniversary, gunman opens fire in Orlando workplace
… the largest manufacturers of awnings for camper vans, motor coaches and sports utility vehicles.
Gov. Rick Scott said he had been briefed by law enforcement and that he and his …
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Racist attack on black lawmakers proves this politician isn't just anti-LGBT
… Artiles also co-sponsored a bill, HB 43, allowing churches to refuse to marry same-sex couples. That bill became law when Gov. Rick Scott signed it in March 2016.
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Trump's 'America first' rhetoric & cabinet picks threaten our rights
… defended electoral redistricting schemes against challenges on civil rights grounds. In addition, he defended Gov. Rick Scott and the state of Florida against charges of violating the National Voter Registration …
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A rabbi, a Christian and Ohio's governor walk out of a convention...
… Scott Walker of Wisconsin and Mike Huckabee. They’ll give speeches, as will Florida Gov. Rick Scott, Chris Cox of the National Rifle Association, former college hoops coach Bobby Knight …
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FBI will release partial transcript of Orlando gunman's call to police
… Sunday at Joy Metropolitan Community Church in Orlando, whose congregants are predominantly gay.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott described the attack as “devastating” while praying at the First Baptist Church of …
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Obama travels to Orlando to offer sympathy to victims' families
… apps.
Obama intended to focus on making the visit a moment of solidarity.Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican frequently at odds with Obama, greeted the president on the tarmac …
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The latest updates in Orlando gay club shooting
… those who are the victims of terrorism and hatred.”
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott is calling the shooting at a gay Orlando nightclub “heartwrenching” and says people …
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Here's a state-by-state breakdown of every LGBTQ rights proposal
… of furthering a compelling governmental interest. A House committee rejected the bill.
FLORIDA
Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed a law stating that clergy, churches, religious schools and other religious organizations …
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A breakdown of all the anti-LGBTQ legislation around the country
… compelling governmental interest. A House committee indefinitely postponed discussion on the bill.
FLORIDA
Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed a law stating that clergy, churches, religious schools and other religious organizations …
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How lawmakers in these 12 states used religion as a weapon this year
… Act, without specifically applying it to businesses and associations (Senate Bill 975).
FLORIDA
Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed a law stating that clergy, churches, religious schools and other religious organizations …
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Missouri Democrats filibuster to stall bill that would allow discrimination against gay couples
… amendment also has been proposed in Oklahoma, and Florida lawmakers last week sent Republican Gov. Rick Scott a bill to specify that churches can’t be forced to marry same …
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Bill: Florida churches don't have to perform same-sex weddings
… be forced to marry same-sex couples under a bill the Legislature send to Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.
Scott‘s office said he’ll sign the measure, which opponents …
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Under new bill, churches won't be 'forced' to wed gays
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida law will specifically say churches can’t be forced to marry same-sex couples if Gov. Rick Scott signs a bill now headed to his desk.
The …
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Florida House bill would remove gay adoption ban from state law
… bill still needs a House vote, but it has wide support. The Senate and Gov. Rick Scott would also have to approve the bill before the gay-adoption language is …
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Conservative group files lawsuits to stop same-sex marriages in Florida
… constitution and that Hinkle’s initial ruling took aim at other statewide officials under Gov. Rick Scott who are not connected to clerks.
Some clerks who are undecided about what …