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Seattle mayor Ed Murray joins Indiana boycott, says no city-funded travel
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he will not allow work-related city-funded travel to Indiana after the passage of a new law that has the potential to discriminate against LGBT people and others based on religious beliefs.
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Hundreds rally at Indiana state capitol in opposition to anti‑LGBT religious freedom law
Hundreds of people gathered outside of the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday, some carrying “no hate in our state” signs, to rally against a new law that opponents say could sanction discrimination against LGBT people.
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Judge fines Washington florist who refused services for same-sex couple’s wedding
A Washington state florist who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding was fined $1,000 Friday, plus $1 for court costs and fees.
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Indiana officials, businesses scramble to stem ‘religious freedom’ law fallout
The heat over Indiana’s new religious objections law spread Friday across social media and to the White House as many local officials and business groups around the state tried to jump in and stem the fallout.
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Arkansas Senate approves anti-LGBT religious protection bill
Arkansas inched closer Friday toward becoming the second state this year to adopt a law that critics say would sanction discrimination against LGBT individuals, with the state Senate approving a religious protection bill.
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San Francisco mayor Ed Lee bans taxpayer funded city worker travel to Indiana
“We stand united as San Franciscans to condemn Indiana’s new discriminatory law, and will work together to protect the civil rights of all Americans including LGBT individuals.”
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‘Star Trek’ star George Takei calls for Indiana boycott over anti-LGBT law
The “Star Trek” actor also known for his gay and civil rights activism said on his popular Facebook page he wants “socially responsible companies (to) withdraw their business, conferences and support” from Indiana.
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Georgia religious freedom bill stalls in House committee
The Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to table the bill after nine members backed anti-discrimination language proposed by Rep. Mike Jacobs, a Brookhaven Republican.
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NCAA says it will monitor impacts of Indiana religious freedom bill
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Thursday that the governing body for college sports is concerned about an Indiana law that could allow businesses to discriminate against LGBT people.
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Former-BYU student says he was evicted from apartment over same-sex attraction
A former Brigham Young University student has sued a university-contracted apartment complex that he says evicted him after he told his roommates he was attracted to men.