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Watch: Bigoted Michigan Mechanic Explains Why He's Going to Deny Service To Gays

In this clip, a Michigan mechanic and self-admitted bigot announces that he will be refusing service to openly gay customers because “enough is enough. Our rights as conservative Americans are being squashed more and more everyday.” The owner of DIESELTEC, Brian Klawiter, posted an offensive rant on Facebook that proudly stated: “I will not hesitate to refuse…

April 16, 2015
Texas Woman to Police: Stop Fining Me For Feeding the Homeless, It's My 'Religious Freedom' To Do So!

Joan Cheever, a Good Samaritan, author, lawyer, and chef, has turned the tables on the Republicans and has found an inspiring use for the Texas ‘religious freedom’ law- to defend her efforts to help others. She has made it her mission to give out meals to the homeless, operating a food truck, the Chow Train,…

April 16, 2015
Indiana Gives In Under Enormous Pressure, Adds LGBT Protections to Discrimination Law

After losing millions of dollars and the respect of thinking individuals around the nation, Indiana will finally be adding non-discrimination language to the RFRA.

April 2, 2015