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Gov. Deal backtracking on ‘religious freedom’ bill anti-discrimination demand

Remember the days when Gov. Nathan Deal was vowing to include anti-discrimination language in any so-called “religious freedom” bill proposed in Georgia? It was a simple time. Rihanna asked for her money polite...

It’s gay scholar versus ‘religious freedom’ bill author in the AJC

The AJC has dueling op-eds today. In this corner we have state Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), who proposed SB 129, the Georgia Religious Freedom and Restoration Act, which failed for the second year in a row. A...

Deal takes reins on adding LGBT protections to next Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill

More and more signs are pointing to an unlikely but powerful voice stepping in to ensure that any future “religious freedom” bill in Georgia includes an anti-discrimination clause. That voice is Gov. Nathan Dea...

Punches and counter punches: A timeline of Georgia’s ‘religious freedom’ bill fight

The battle over Georgia's so-called “religious freedom” bills began relatively quietly, but the introduction of a surprise opponent to the anti-LGBT bills and a jagged momentum shift back and forth over the fin...

Sen. McKoon’s five-minute Senate floor ‘religious freedom’ bill fake-out

State Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) turned heads (and quickened pulses) on the Senate floor this afternoon when he attempted to attach SB 129, his so-called "religious freedom" bill, to another House bill under...

Report: McKoon bailing on ‘religious freedom’ bill fight

Take this for what it's worth because anything—and we mean anything—can happen before the end of the legislative session Thursday night at midnight, but it appears state Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) has given ...

LGBT Atlanta rallies against ‘religious freedom’ bill as session’s days dwindle

UPDATE: Mayor Kasim Reed issued the following statement late Tuesday afternoon following the rally: "The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) is wholly inconsistent with the City of Atlanta's non-discrim...

Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill stalls after discrimination amendment passes

Last minute dramatics capped off a two-hour long meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, as an amendment adding protections against discrimination passed, which led to a successful vote to tabl...

Crunch time for Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill as House panel hears both sides

We're approaching now-or-never time for SB 129. State Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) appeared before the House Judiciary (Civic) Special Subcommittee chaired by state Rep. Wendell Willard (R-Sandy Springs...

Jewish leaders speak out against ‘religious freedom’ bill on day of key hearing

Stop us if you've heard this before. More religious leaders are speaking out against SB 129, state Sen. Josh McKoon's (R-Columbus) so-called “religious freedom” bill. This time ar...

‘Religious freedom’ bill author McKoon has ties to anti-LGBT Georgia ministry

One of the main sticking points in the fight over state Sen. Josh McKoon's (R-Columbus) so-called “religious freedom” bill is the concern that it would open up the door to more LGBT discrimination. McKoon has s...

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Gov. Deal backtracking on ‘religious freedom’ bill anti-discrimination demand

It’s gay scholar versus ‘religious freedom’ bill author in the AJC

Deal takes reins on adding LGBT protections to next Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill

Punches and counter punches: A timeline of Georgia’s ‘religious freedom’ bill fight

Sen. McKoon’s five-minute Senate floor ‘religious freedom’ bill fake-out

Report: McKoon bailing on ‘religious freedom’ bill fight

LGBT Atlanta rallies against ‘religious freedom’ bill as session’s days dwindle

Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill stalls after discrimination amendment passes

Crunch time for Georgia ‘religious freedom’ bill as House panel hears both sides

Jewish leaders speak out against ‘religious freedom’ bill on day of key hearing

‘Religious freedom’ bill author McKoon has ties to anti-LGBT Georgia ministry

Black Trans Woman Bree Black Murdered in Florida

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HIV Medications May Lower Risk of COVID-19, Study Finds

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New Documentary Looks at Terrors Facing LGBTQ Community

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