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Mississippi law could violate federal judge’s marriage equality order
A federal judge issued an order permanently blocking Mississippi from enforcing its ban on gay marriage. The new law says workers can claim a religious exemption to deny services to LGBT people.
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Family Dollar responds to claim that cashier refused to serve lesbian
The customer is planning a peaceful protest on Wednesday at the store: “We can just blast some Cher and make out.”
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Watch as a Family Dollar cashier refuses to serve a lesbian customer
The cashier loudly proclaimed her hatred of gays and lesbians and refused to serve another customer who objected to her prejudice.
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Pressure builds ahead of Missouri religious exemptions vote
The measure is among several that have been put forth in conservative states in the past year that have been deemed discriminatory.
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Portland to introduce travel ban due to discriminatory laws
The city specifically mentions North Carolina and Mississippi in a statement about the proposal.
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Psychology professionals seek repeal of North Carolina law
More than 150 mental health professionals seek the repeal of a law that limits protections for the LGBT community.
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Blue Man Group joins others canceling North Carolina dates
Other artists who have cancelled North Carolina appearances include Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Ani DiFranco, Pearl Jam and Boston.
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NBA: Repeal North Carolina law or lose All-Star game
“A change in the law is necessary for us to play in the kind of environment that we think is appropriate for a celebratory NBA event.”
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Everyone’s talking about North Carolina’s new law (except legislators)
Rep. Pat Hurley politely said she was preparing for a Rotary meeting. Rep. John M. Blust said he was too busy running for Congress to answer questions.
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Top lawmaker: Discriminatory North Carolina law will stay in place
“I don’t know that I would at any point be ready to say we are going to make any changes. I just don’t see the need for it,” he said.