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April 4, 2014

Mississippi Governor Signs "Religious Freedom" Bill Seen as Anti-Gay 
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Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a measure critics say could
enable discrimination against LGBT people. Opponents of the bill
protested outside the State Capitol Thursday. While lawmakers removed
some controversial language, opponents still say the law could open the
door to discrimination under the guise of religious freedom. Another
provision of the law adds the words "In God We Trust" to the Mississippi
state seal.

 

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