States reassess anti-gay bills after blowback from Arizona legislation. "On Wednesday, state lawmakers in Ohio pulled the plug on their similar bill after increased pressure from civil rights groups. According to the Northeast Ohio Media Group, the lawmakers plan to draft new language that will protect religious liberties without discriminating against individuals. In Mississippi, a spokesman for House Speaker Philip Gunn (R) told the Clarion-Ledger that lawmakers are just now become aware of "some other things this bill might do" and want to take a closer look at it in committee. Gov. Phil Bryant (R) said Wednesday he is not yet ready to comment on the legislation and the impact it may have on the LGBT community." Amanda Terkel in The Huffington Post.
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Hillary Clinton makes case for 'full participation' and equality. "Clinton began her remarks by commending Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) for vetoing anti-gay legislation that Clinton called "discriminatory." Clinton said Brewer recognized that "inclusive leadership is really what the 21st century is all about."" Philip Rucker in The Washington Post.
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