What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?
Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.
April 2, 2025
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Gov. Pence Just Gave Indiana 'License to Discriminate'
The governor signed the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act at a private ceremony this morning.
March 26, 2015
Original Intent of Indiana-Type Laws Has Been Warped
Originally, "Religious Freedom Restoration" acts were championed by liberal-leaning politicians and organizations.
March 30, 2015
WATCH: Salesforce Is Helping Employees Leave Indiana
The company's CEO says Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act is 'brutal, it's unfair, it's unjust, and to has to change.'
April 2, 2015
Final Four Coaches, University Officials Weigh In on Indiana's RFRA
Officials with the schools competing in this weekend's NCAA finals are speaking out on Indiana's controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
April 2, 2015
Mike Pence Thinks Utah Could Answer His RFRA Problems
The Indiana Gov. is struggling with how to rehabilitate his state's image after the disgraced Religious Restoration Freedom Act.
October 7, 2015
Every GOP 2016 Hopeful Backs Mike Pence
Except for Chris Christie and Rand Paul, who haven't yet commented directly on Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
March 31, 2015
Kentucky bill threatens to take custody of trans kids using ‘wrong’ school bathroom
The proposed bill would amend current law challenged in federal court.
February 28, 2024
Mississippi's Modern 'Jim Crow' Law Now In Effect
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act allows businesses to refuse service to LGBT people on religious grounds.
July 6, 2014
WATCH: Conan Grills Indiana's 'Religious Freedom Czar'
Conan O'Brien sat down with Indiana's Religious Freedom Czar to get all of the 'real' details behind the highly disputed Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
April 1, 2015
Bill Takes Aim at Discrimination in the Name of Faith
The Do No Harm Act would assure that the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act could not be used to discriminate.
February 28, 2019
Subaru: 'We Do Not Agree' With Indiana's Law
The famously LGBT-friendly automaker says it does not agree with Indiana's so-called Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
March 30, 2015
Angie's List: Indiana's RFRA Fix 'Is Insufficient'
A proposed amendment clarifies that Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act can't be used to discriminate against LGBT people, but advocates say that's not enough.
April 2, 2015
Meet James Van Der Beek's Hilarious Homophobic Salesman
Actors James Van Der Beek and Anna Camp show exactly what Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act looks like in action.
April 3, 2015
Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients
“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.
May 13, 2023
Gov. Mike Pence Signs RFRA 'Fix'
After a week of intense criticism, the Indiana governor signed an amendment that he said will 'clarify' the intent of his state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
April 2, 2015
WATCH: Seth Meyers Takes Down Indiana's New Antigay Law
Seth Meyers does not seem to be a fan of Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
March 31, 2015
WATCH: Jon Stewart 'Shuts Up' Mike Huckabee
Jon Stewart had a few choice words for supporters of Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
April 7, 2015
Indiana Right-Wing Groups Sue for Right to Anti-LGBT Discrimination
The suit challenges local nondiscrimination laws and the 'fix' to Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
December 12, 2015
Audra McDonald Rips Indiana Governor Over Law
The Broadway singer and actress tweeted her disgust with the newly passed Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana.
March 26, 2015
Indiana Sends 'License to Discriminate' to Governor's Desk
Republican Gov. Mike Pence has indicated he intends to sign the so-called Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
March 23, 2015