Mississippi

April 15, 2014

Mississippi businesses take a stand against new anti-LGBT Religious Freedom Act

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed The Religious Freedom Act, the dangerous law allowing LGBT discrimination, on April 3. Mississippi businesses are now standing on the side of equality by displaying LGBT-affirming signs in their windows.

April 4, 2014

by Jeremy Hooper, Guest Contributor

If law isn't anti-LGBT, why was Tony Perkins at the Mississippi signing?

FRC president Tony Perkins was at the Mississippi bill signing, joining local lawmakers and the governor for what they considered a triumphant moment. Tony was one of the only non-elected officials to be there. He had no real ties other than the fact that he, as one of the strongest practitioners of the anti-LGBT arts.

April 2, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Mississippi legislature passes "license to discriminate" bill

After earlier "reviewing" the Arizona-style "license to discriminate bill" the Mississippi legislature has quickly passed the bill, sending it to the Governor for signature.

March 28, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD won't take a gaycation

Biloxi news anchor Dave Elliott posted something on his Facebook wall and we aren't sure if it's supposed to be supportive, an insult, or just funny (and maybe it's all 3).

March 27, 2014

by Jeremy Hooper, Guest Contributor

Anti-LGBT Family Research Council presses Mississippi to pass license-to-discriminate law

The many conservatives and countless people of faith who came out against Arizona's gloriously failed license-to-discriminate bill are "shrill and irrational voices," at least according to the Family Research Council.

March 13, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Mississippi repackaging anti-LGBT "Religious Freedom Restoration" bill

The Mississippi Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), or SB 2681, has dropped its language about religious freedom following a vote from the state's House yesterday, but a study committee has been formed "to investigate how to pass such a bill in the future," ThinkProgress reported.

March 7, 2014

by Brendan Davis, Director of Digital Communications

Hotty Toddy! Oxford, Mississippi passes pro-LGBT resolution

Oxford, Mississippi unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the dignity and worth of all residents, including those in the LGBT community.

March 5, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Religious leaders, equality advocates stand against discriminatory bill as Mississippi House readies to vote

While this bill cites religion as its motivation and justification, equality organizations and religious leaders in the state have spoken out, strongly condemning its discriminatory essence.

February 27, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

"License to Discriminate" vetoed in Arizona but still on the table in 7 states

Nearly a quarter of the country have recently considered or are still considering bills similar to the "License to Discriminate" SB 1062 that was vetoed this week by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

October 2, 2013

by Nicholas Coppola

The Atlantic Wire: Marriage equality "very likely" in New Jersey, "moderately likely" in Virginia, and "not likely" in Mississippi

Since the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act in J

Mississippi

Mississippi businesses take a stand against new anti-LGBT Religious Freedom Act

If law isn't anti-LGBT, why was Tony Perkins at the Mississippi signing?

Mississippi legislature passes "license to discriminate" bill

GLAAD won't take a gaycation

Anti-LGBT Family Research Council presses Mississippi to pass license-to-discriminate law

Mississippi repackaging anti-LGBT "Religious Freedom Restoration" bill

Hotty Toddy! Oxford, Mississippi passes pro-LGBT resolution

Religious leaders, equality advocates stand against discriminatory bill as Mississippi House readies to vote

"License to Discriminate" vetoed in Arizona but still on the table in 7 states

The Atlantic Wire: Marriage equality "very likely" in New Jersey, "moderately likely" in Virginia, and "not likely" in Mississippi

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