Columbus church narrowly avoids separation over same-sex marriage Patrick Saunders Faith April 20, 2015 0A proposal for the 900-member First Presbyterian Church in Columbus, Georgia to separate from the Presbyterian Church (USA) failed by...
It’s gay scholar versus ‘religious freedom’ bill author in the AJC Patrick Saunders Atlanta April 17, 2015 0The AJC has dueling op-eds today. In this corner we have state Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), who proposed SB 129, the...
Is there a Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill path suitable for all? Patrick Saunders Georgia April 16, 2015 0The biggest sticking point raised in Georgia’s latest fight over a so-called “religious freedom” bill was the possibility that passage...
Gay Columbus activist weighs run against ‘religious freedom’ bill author McKoon Patrick Saunders Atlanta April 7, 2015 0A gay activist in Columbus, fed up over state Sen. Josh McKoon’s ongoing pursuit of passing a so-called “religious freedom”...
Punches and counter punches: A timeline of Georgia’s ‘religious freedom’ bill fight Patrick Saunders Georgia April 2, 2015 0The battle over Georgia’s so-called “religious freedom” bills began relatively quietly, but the introduction of a surprise opponent to the...
Coca-Cola speaks out (finally) against ‘religious freedom’ bill Dyana Bagby Georgia April 2, 2015 0It’s the last day of the Georgia legislative session and there are still chances for the “religious freedom” bill to...
Report: McKoon bailing on ‘religious freedom’ bill fight Patrick Saunders Atlanta April 1, 2015 0Take this for what it’s worth because anything—and we mean anything—can happen before the end of the legislative session Thursday...
5 LGBT things you need to know today, April 1 Patrick Saunders 5 LGBT Things April 1, 2015 01. “If a gay couple came in and wanted us to provide pizzas for their wedding, we would have to...
LGBT Atlanta rallies against ‘religious freedom’ bill as session’s days dwindle Patrick Saunders Atlanta March 31, 2015 0UPDATE: Mayor Kasim Reed issued the following statement late Tuesday afternoon following the rally: “The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)...
UPDATE: ‘Religious freedom’ bill Monday hearing canceled Dyana Bagby Georgia March 27, 2015 0UPDATE ON SUNDAY: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting the Monday meeting of the House Judiciary Committee to discuss the "religious...
Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill stalls after discrimination amendment passes Patrick Saunders Atlanta March 26, 2015 0Last minute dramatics capped off a two-hour long meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, as an amendment adding...
