SB 284, a state FADA that would essentially allow religious non-profits to treat LGBT couples like second-class citizens, is causing concern in Georgia.
Two Bills Will Discriminate Against Virginians And Their Rights To Marriage Equality
"Duck Dynasty" Star Stumps For Ted Cruz, Wants to "Rid The Earth" Of Marriage Equality Supporters
Utah Foster Care & Adoption Bills Two Steps Forward, One Step Back For LGBT Community
Indiana's Discriminatory LGB "Civil Rights Bill" May Be Stymied
Yesterday we mentioned that the supposed Indiana LGB civil rights bill that is detested on both sides of the aisle was being advanced. Thankfully, today we can report that it probably won't go much further.
Indiana Advances A Discriminatory Bill Disguised As LGB Civil Rights Legislation
Despite the news that Indiana's RFRA is most likely dead, LGBT Hoosiers are still facing legislation that increase chances of discrimination based on another's religious beliefs.
West Virginia RFRA Hearing Today At 9:30 AM
This morning, starting at 9:30 am, the West Virginia House will hold a public hearing on House Bill 4012, the “West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act.” West Virginians will be gathering in the House chamber to voice their opinions on this bill. We have some opinions about this bill, too, and it should come as no surprise by now, that we strongly oppose this bill.
Committee Recommends Removal Of Oregon Judge Who Screened LGBT Marriage Applicants
The Oregon judge who was made infamous for both his screening of LGBT marriage applicants and for having a portrait of Hitler on his wall is in danger of losing his job.
Virginia to Hear Bill that Would Allow Clerks to Refuse to Provide Marriage Licenses
Virginia’s SB 40 would allow clerks and deputy clerks in the state to refuse to issue marriage licenses “[i]f the clerk or deputy clerk has an objection to the issuance of such license on personal, ethical, moral, or religious grounds.” We all know that the couples most likely to be denied a license by clerks under this bill are same-sex couples.
An Indiana Lawmaker Has Some Really Odd Opinions About LGBT Americans
Great News: Indiana's RFRA Bill Is Most Likely Dead For The Session
Last Year's RFRA Bill May Have Cost Indiana $60 Million
Spotlight On: Headline-Making RFRA Bills Nationwide
Kim Davis's Delusions Of Grandeur Grow Apace
Missouri Judge Dismisses Claim That State's Abortion Waiting Period Violates Religious Beliefs
New Mexico's RFRA Bill Is Mostly Dead
U.S. Supreme Court Should Protect Student And Staff Access To Contraceptives At Notre Dame, Says Americans United
Americans United Files Brief In SCOTUS Contraception Accommodation Case
Americans United filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court today stating that the court should protect student and staff access to contraception at the University of Notre Dame. AU represents a student who has medical coverage through the Catholic university and stands to lose access to birth control should the school receive further exemptions to the ACA contraception mandate.
Spotlight On: Tennessee's Discriminatory Healthcare Bills
Today, we continue our coverage of bills that we expect to dominate the state legislatures by focusing on two related sets of bills in Tennessee. HB 566/SB 397 and HB 1840/SB 1556 would both allow individuals to withhold counseling services—an important, and sometimes lifesaving, healthcare service—from certain patients. And we know that those who would be most likely to be refused services are LGBT patients.