Court rules against antigay bakery in California
Eileen and Mireya Rodriguez-Del Rio visited Tastries Bakery in California to purchase a cake for their wedding but were refused by the bakery's staff.
February 17, 2025
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R.I. Firefighters Lose Suit Over Pride Parade Assignment
The firefighters objected to the parade assignment on religious grounds, but the state Supreme Court said they were required simply to perform a duty, not endorse the parade.
December 29, 2014
Will Kansas Senate Reject 'License to Discriminate' Bill?
The measure, which would allow refusal of wedding-related services to same-sex couples on religious grounds, has problematic wording, says the Senate president.
February 14, 2014
Can Marriage Equality Be Compromised?
Three key people immersed in different aspects of the marriage-equality effort weigh in on a New York Times op-ed attempting to forge a compromise on how the federal government handles same-sex unions.
February 27, 2009
Poll: Most Say Right to Marry Should Trump Religious Exemptions
A new poll shows a majority of people think that businesses should not be able to discriminate against LGBT people on the basis of owners' religious beliefs.
June 27, 2014
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
WATCH: Texas Couple Who Sued for Marriage License Will Now Receive It
Their lawsuit will go forward, however, until the Hood County clerk's office promises to serve all couples, their attorney says.
July 6, 2015
Texas AG: Clerks Don't Have to Issue Marriage Licenses
Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision 'lawless,' says county clerks and their staffs can opt out of licensing same-sex marriages.
June 29, 2015
Missouri House Kills Antigay 'Right to Discriminate'
The Missouri bill would have asked voters in November to allow businesses to discriminate against same-sex couples on religious grounds.
April 27, 2016
Out Ala. Lawmaker: 'Be Careful When You Cast That Stone'
Alabama representative Patricia Todd wants to remind her colleagues who oppose marriage equality on religious grounds that those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
January 28, 2015
Transgender terminator?
Some citizens of Largo, Fla., cited religious grounds for the dismissal of Susan Stanton, the transgender city manager. Would Jesus really have terminated her employment? This and other transgender tales from the Bible.
June 5, 2007
We Can Stop Trump's 'Religious Refusals' in the Health Care Industry
A week remains for voicing opposition to a dangerous anti-LGBT assault on our lives.
March 20, 2018
Ky. Gov. Signs 'Religious Freedom' Bill That Allows Discrimination Against LGBT Students
The bill allows for religious school groups to reject LGBT students.
March 21, 2017
Texas Governor Signs Bill Allowing Anti-LGBT Discrimination in Adoption
The legislation lets faith-based agencies turn away anyone offending the operator's religious beliefs.
June 15, 2017
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
Tennessee GOP: Therapists Shouldn't Have to Help Gays
A new bill gives students learning to become counselors the ability to object to helping LGBT patients on religious grounds.
March 7, 2013
House Passes Defense Bill Allowing Discrimination Against LGBT Workers
House Republican Steve Russell amended a federal defense spending bill to include provisons for discrimination against LGBT workers on religious grounds.
May 19, 2016
Breaking: Texas Judge Rules PrEP Coverage Violates Religious Freedom
U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor ruled Wednesday that requiring insurance companies to cover medications to prevent HIV transmission violates plaintiffs' rights on religious grounds.
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September 7, 2022
Mich. Gov. Vows to Veto Not-Yet-Passed RFRA
Gov. Rick Snyder says he'd veto such a bill unless it's accompanied by one banning discrimination against LGBT Michiganders.
April 3, 2015
Orrin Hatch, Who Once Likened Gays to Nazis, Calls for LGBTQ Rights
The Utah senator's farewell speech included a call for the protection of LGBTQ Americans from "invidious discrimination."
December 14, 2018
George Takei's Response to Kim Davis Rally Is Right on Target
The actor, activist, and internet hero to millions revisits the subject of antigay Kentucky clerk Kim Davis and her supporters, with a prediction that they are destined for 'the dust heap of history.'
September 9, 2015