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Missouri’s dangerous religious exemption measure advances
“Why are we allowing any kind of discrimination? In this case, we’re almost encouraging it.”
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Missouri Democrats filibuster to stall bill that would allow discrimination against gay couples
If the measure is approved by lawmakers, it likely would appear on the ballot for the August primary or the November general election.
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Bill allowing businesses to deny services to gays advances in Kentucky
Kentucky businesses could refuse services to gay, lesbian or transgender clients in the name of protecting religious beliefs under a bill advancing in the state Senate.
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Tennessee senate: OK to deny counseling to LGBT patients due to religious beliefs
Opponents argued that counselors shouldn’t be allowed to deny treatment of people in crisis because they are gay, transgender or practice a different religion.
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Mississippi bill: OK to refuse services, licenses related to same-sex marriages
The bill could allow clerks to refuse to issue marriage licenses or judges refuse to perform ceremonies, and let businesses refuse services for same-sex weddings.
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West Virginia House approves religious exemptions bill
Opponents say the bill sanctions discrimination — particularly targeting gay marriage — and could put seven cities’ nondiscrimination policies for gay and transgender people in jeopardy.
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Georgia legislature advances anti-marriage ‘Pastor Protection Act’
Even though pastors can already refuse to perform a marriage for any couple regardless of sexual orientation, Georgia want to make an anti-gay statement.
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Indiana businesses fear backlash over gay rights bill’s failure
Indiana corporate leaders warned that the failure of the Republican-controlled Legislature to enact a law protecting gay, lesbian and bisexual people from discrimination could rebound on businesses.
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BREAKING: Indiana Senate panel kills religious objections proposal
Critics said the law would permit discrimination against LGBTQ people.
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Survey: Religious objections law cost millions
Last year, Indiana lost roughly $60 million in profits when groups decided against not to host conventions due to the state’s religious objections law.