Gov. Phil Bryant

Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran is retiring. Here’s why we won’t miss him.

He earned the nickname "Gentleman Thad" for his Southern ways, but he was less than honorable to the LGBT community.

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Our side destroyed Mississippi’s ‘license to discriminate’ law in court

"We should have the right to celebrate our anniversary in any establishment we choose, and we should hold hands without fear of being humiliated."

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Arguments over Mississippi religious exemptions law goes to federal court

The Mississippi law would let merchants and government employees cite religious beliefs to deny services to same-sex couples.

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Opponents say anti-LGBTQ Mississippi law favors some religious beliefs

Gay rights groups are particularly alarmed by a provision that would allow school counselors to deny help to LGBTQ students.

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Mississippi’s anti-gay religious objection law on hold during appeal

It sought to protect three beliefs: That marriage is only between a man and a woman; that sex should only take place in such a marriage; and that a person's gender is determined at birth and…

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Mississippi leaders defend blocked anti-gay law at county fair

"As a matter of fact, I reach out to the American Family Association, the Alliance for Defending Freedom. I'll continue to do so."

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Supporters of Mississippi anti-LGBTQ bill take fight to a higher court

"They don't know that if it takes crucifixion, we will stand in line before abandoning our faith and our belief in our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ."

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