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Lost friends, public shaming & no job: The great fall of a former NC governor
Former North Carolina governor Pat McCrory thought signing House Bill 2 would make him popular, instead it sent him spiraling down and out.
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Americans oppose anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’ laws, poll finds
It also found that most people support same-sex marriage and non-discrimination laws offering protections to the LGBTQ community.
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Arkansas rejects bill that would have allowed hospitals to discriminate
An Arkansas House panel on Thursday rejected a “religious freedom” bill that would have allowed health care workers and hospitals to refuse to treat LGBTQ patients.
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Texas Senate votes unanimously to prohibit government from subpoenaing sermons
In 2014, the city of Houston sought to subpoena sermons and speeches by five Houston pastors who opposed a local gay rights ordinance.
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New Hampshire’s Republican governor refuses to take stance on trans protections
GOP House leaders want to stop a bill that would add anti-discrimination protections for transgender people.
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Architect of North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law throws support behind Texas bill
North Carolina’s House Bill 2 has cost the state millions of dollars in lost revenue and hundreds of jobs.
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ACLU demands documents to show Trump’s plans for ‘religious’ discrimination
The “religious freedom” executive order rumored to still be coming from the administration would allow for widespread discrimination.
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New Orleans held a ‘reverse parade’ to prove we’re never going back
Hundreds gathered on Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras for a “reverse parade” to show that New Orleans is a city where ya’ll truly does mean all.
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Former officer sues police department over discrimination, abuse & retaliation
He said the experience reminded him of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era that required him to keep his sexual orientation a secret while serving in the Army.
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‘Religious freedom’ executive order is coming says Trump transition team member
The order, which would give a license to discriminate against the LGBTQ community and others, is still being worked on by lawyers behind the scenes.