Tag: LGBT Issues

Neither the North Carolina law nor the Mississippi law places new burdens on anyone or deprives them of rights they enjoyed hitherto. Rather, each merely preserves a status quo to which opponents have principled objections. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Freedom for me but not for thee

Washington Examiner · April 18, 2016 4:02 am

"What I'd like to say is, just relax," Kasich said on CNN. "If you don't like what somebody's doing, pray for them, and if you feel as though somebody is doing something wrong against you, can you just for a second get over it? You know?" (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Kasich tells supporters of religious freedom laws: ‘Get over it’

Pete Kasperowicz · April 17, 2016 2:10 pm

Silver said moving the All-Star game out of Charlotte was not brought up at the last owners' meetings. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

NBA commissioner: No plans to move All-Star Game out of N.C.

Joshua Axelrod · April 15, 2016 9:02 pm

The circus act cancelled its three upcoming shows in the state following the signing of the new bathroom law. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP)

Cirque Du Soleil cancels North Carolina shows

Kelly Cohen · April 15, 2016 8:23 pm

"We hope the bill doesn't pass, 'cause we love playing in Michigan." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Bruce Springsteen scolds Michigan for potential anti-transgender law

Joshua Axelrod · April 15, 2016 5:01 pm

John Kasich's remarks appear to follow the thinking of Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, whose stance on LGBT issues could matter in a contested reelection bid this fall. (AP Photo)

What would John Kasich say if his daughters were gay?

Ryan Lovelace · April 14, 2016 7:03 pm

"Everyone benefits from this common-sense legislation," Bevin said in a statement. (AP File Photo/Adam Beam)

Kentucky governor signs bill unifying marriage licenses

Anna Giaritelli · April 14, 2016 1:15 am

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, a likely NBA All Star next year, will not be playing in North Carolina if senators get their way. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Senators ask NBA to pull All-Star game from North Carolina

Kelly Cohen · April 13, 2016 11:18 am

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of one of his ambassadors who set up a controversial meeting with Kim Davis. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope accepts resignation of ambassador who set up Kim Davis meeting

Kelly Cohen · April 12, 2016 9:08 pm

Singer Jimmy Buffet and novelist John Grisham showed their vitriol toward two states with laws in which they are in strong opposition. (AP Photos)

Jimmy Buffett, John Grisham condemn N.C., Mississippi laws

Joshua Axelrod · April 12, 2016 6:34 pm

The bank is protesting a new state law that critics say allows for gender and sexuality discrimination. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Deutsche Bank cancels plan to expand in North Carolina

Kelly Cohen · April 12, 2016 4:58 pm

Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi concert over religious liberty law

Joshua Axelrod · April 11, 2016 12:35 pm