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Florist who refused flowers for same-sex wedding to appeal discrimination ruling
A florist in Washington state who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex couple’s wedding plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that she broke a state anti-discrimination law.
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Parents: Michigan pediatrician refused care for our baby because we’re lesbians
Two Detroit-area women say they believe a pediatrician refused to care for their infant daughter because they are lesbians and are disappointed that there is no state or federal law to prohibit such a decision.
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Missouri Senate panel hears testimony on LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination act
A Missouri Senate panel met Wednesday to consider the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act, which would bar discrimination in the state based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, employment and public accommodation.
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Judge: Washington florist who refused services for same-sex wedding broke law
Benton County Superior Court Judge Alex Ekstrom rejected arguments from the owner of Arlene’s Flowers in Richland, Wash., that her actions were protected by her freedoms of speech and religion.
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Indiana Senate panel advances religious freedom bill to allow anti-gay discrimination
A GOP-led Senate committee pushed through a contentious proposal critics say would allow people and businesses to cite their religious beliefs in refusing services for same-sex weddings.
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Arkansas lawmaker’s gay brother speaks out on bill to ban LGBT rights ordinances
The openly gay brother of an Arkansas state lawmaker is speaking out over his brother’s vote in favor of a bill that would prohibit LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinances local municipalities.
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Attempts fail to bring tabled LGBT rights bills to Montana Senate, House floors
Democrats on Monday tried unsuccessfully to “blast” four tabled bills to the Senate and House floors, including one that would ban discrimination against LGBT Montanans.
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Arkansas House passes two bills critics say would sanction LGBT discrimination
A pair of bills that opponents say would sanction discrimination against LGBT individuals have passed the Arkansas House.
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Nebraska bill to ban LGBT discrimination will move to Legislature
Sen. Bob Krist of Omaha said Thursday that he will not try to pull the measure back into its committee, but will revisit his concerns when it’s debated on the floor.
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Arkansas House panel advances bill to ban LGBT anti-discrimination ordinances
An Arkansas municipality’s effort to protect its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender residents from discrimination would be nullified under a bill presented by the town’s state representative on Wednesday.