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HB1523: Big Backlash

April 11, 2016 - 12:00am
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The Mississippi State Legislature and Governor Phil Bryant have set Mississippi back to an era that treated some citizens as "less than" with the passage of House Bill 1523, again cloaking the state in a reputation of hate. The mounting fallout includes bans on official business travel, businesses taking a stand against the bill, and more. Take a look:

HB 1523: Half ‘Redundant,’ Half ‘Unconstitutional’

Lawmakers call for do-over on religious objections bill

Mississippi tourism industry faces criticism, braces for backlash

Business Backlash Descends on Mississippi

Coca-Cola Latest to seek 'religious freedom' law repeal

Mississippi's LGBT law likely to start 'race to the courthouse'

Companies, local businesses, public figures oppose HB 1523

Civil rights groups mobilize against Mississippi's 'religious freedom' law

Iles, Grisham, Eubanks, Reed, Smith, Stockett, Laymon, Tartt Among 95 Mississippi Writers Opposing Anti-LGBT Law

Robin Roberts on Mississippi Law: Equal Treatment for Everyone

Montel Williams Speak Out Against HB 1523

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