“The RNC clearly hasn’t been paying attention to the blowback that Republican House members have experienced at home this month over this discriminatory legislation. From New Jersey to Iowa, this hateful bill and its impact on the LGBT community, and even unmarried pregnant women, have been shocking voters across the country. Please Congressional Republicans, double down,” said Meredith Kelly of the DCCC.
SHOT: MSNBC “RNC backs controversial resolution on discrimination”
ThinkProgress “Republican National Committee Endorses Anti-Gay Discrimination”
“The RNC wants Congress to approve the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA). This bill, which the ACLU has called “a Pandora’s Box of taxpayer-funded discrimination against same-sex couples and their children,” would prevent the federal government from acting against businesses and non-profits that discriminate against same-sex married couples. This would mean that government workers could refuse to perform their duties, and businesses and organizations – including those that operate with support of taxpayer money – would be free to discriminate. […]”
CHASER:
- Daily Democrat – Democrats see opportunity because of Blum’s far-right stances
- Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier – Blum backs religious freedom legislation
- Des Moines Register Editorial – Religious liberty bill would create mess
- The Gazette – Fact Checker: Does religious freedom bill shield businesses from same-sex marriage rules?
- The Gazette – Sounding the alarm on equality
- Dubuque Telegraph Herald – Blum’s ‘just churches’ interpretation of controversial measure scrutinized
- Politico Campaign Pro – Rod Blum hit on conservative views
- IA-01: Dubuque Telegraph Herald – Blum’s ‘just churches’ interpretation of controversial measure scrutinized
- The Gazette – 1st District Democrats give Blum failing grades
- Journal-Eureka – Blum says bill only intended to protect churches
- NJ TV Online – Protesters Say Garrett’s Views Out of Step with New Jersey
- LGBT Weekly: Advocacy group calls on corporations to demand contributions back from Congressman Scott Garrett following anti-LGBT comments
- Montclair Patch: Montclair LGBTQ Group Calls For Financial Boycott Of Congressman