Georgia Senate passes bill banning American Library Association from state libraries
The bill’s sponsors blamed the group’s new “Marxist lesbian” president for the legislation.
March 2, 2024
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Sweeping 'License to Discriminate' Bill Proposed in Georgia
Sen. Greg Kirk's bill is based on one pending at the federal level and would even allow state employees to engage in anti-LGBT discrimination if it's faith-based.
January 20, 2016
Antigay Adoption Bill Moves Towards Passage in Georgia
The state senate passed legislation making it easier for foster and adoption agencies to reject prospective parents for being LGBT.
February 23, 2018
Georgia Governor Vetoes Antigay 'Religious Freedom' Bill
Facing backlash from the business community, Nathan Deal vetoed a contentious antigay "religious freedom" bill in his state.
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March 28, 2016
Tyler Perry Urges Veto of Antigay Georgia Bill
"We do not tolerate bigotry, division, and discrimination," says a spokeswoman for the filmmaker.
March 26, 2016
Georgia Gov.: 'License to Discriminate' Isn't Christian
Republican Gov. Nathan Deal expresses strong doubts about the measure.
March 3, 2016
Georgia Businesses Rally Against 'Religious Freedom' Bill
Georgia's so-called First Amendment Defense Act must pass another vote on the House floor before it arrives on the governor's desk.
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March 2, 2016
Disney, Marvel Threaten to Boycott Georgia
The state could take a major hit if Disney — which owns Marvel Comics — refuses to film in the Peach State.
March 23, 2016
Georgia Could Lose Super Bowls If Antigay Bill Signed
The NFL warns there could be repercussions if Gov. Nathan Deal signs the "religious freedom" legislation.
March 19, 2016
Georgia Makes Its Antigay Bill Worse, Sends to Governor
The state's House and Senate passed a "license to discriminate" bill after making it even harsher; now it's with Gov. Nathan Deal.
March 16, 2016
Ga. Senate OK's Antigay 'Religious Freedom' Bill
Supporters of the legislation say it's necessary to protect the free expression of religion, while opponents contend the legislation is a thinly veiled attempt to legalize anti-LGBT discrimination.
March 6, 2015
'Time to Relocate:' Company Fleeing Georgia After Passage of Antigay Bill
A telecom business based in Decatur, Ga. stands by a tweet declaring it's moving out of state because of antigay legislation passed by the senate.
February 21, 2016
HRC President: Showbiz Should Abandon Georgia
Film and TV companies, which have shot many productions in the state, should pull out their business if the governor doesn't veto the "license to discriminate" bill, says Chad Griffin.
March 20, 2016
Georgia's GOP Gov.: I'll Veto Any 'Religious Freedom' Bill
"I've made my position very clear," Nathan Deal said of anti-LGBT "religious freedom" laws.
April 14, 2016
New ‘Georgia Women’s Bill of Rights’ guts protections for trans women, eliminates gender identity
The proposed bill mirrors recent legislation across the country targeting the trans community.
February 7, 2024
Discriminating in the Name of God Is Still Discrimination
Georgia's Senate passes a reckless bill that will harm prospective LGBT parents and children who need homes.
March 5, 2018
Georgia Republicans Attack Delta for Standing Up to NRA
In the wake of Delta banning NRA discounts, Republicans in Georgia block a tax exemption bill that affects the airline.
March 2, 2018
Georgia hearing: Only anti-trans proponents allowed to speak; those against raise hands
In a hearing in Georgia on Senate Bill 88, a bill that restricts LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools, Republicans only allowed people from Gays Against Groomers and Log Cabin Republicans to speak.
February 16, 2024
11 Celebratory Twitter Reactions to Georgia's Veto
Stars, businesses, and public figures celebrated a victory after Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed an anti-LGBT bill in Georgia.
March 28, 2016
Georgia RFRA May Be Dead, But Smells Like Roses to Florists
Georgia's discriminatory 'religious freedom' bill may die when the legislature adjourns tonight, but some businesspeople would like to see it passed.
April 2, 2015
'License to Discriminate' Bills Rejected in Indiana
An Indiana House committee withdraws such a bill after public outcry, and Georgia may nix one as well.
February 25, 2014