Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
Stephan: The Indiana Theocratic Rightists have exposed themselves as the haters they are, and the decent people of the state have had enough. I hope citizens all over the country understand what is happening here. This is what citizen action can do. Here is the front page editorial (a very rare occurrence) of the largest and most influential newspaper in Indiana. Governor Mike Pence has brought shame upon himself and his state, the voters of Indiana have pushed back, and the media has heard their message.
I consider this extremely good news.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence holds a news conference at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 26, 2015. Pence has signed into law a religious objections bill that some convention organizers and business leaders have opposed amid concern it could allow discrimination against gay people.
Credit: AP Michael Conroy
We are at a critical moment in Indiana’s history.
And much is at stake.
Our image. Our reputation as a state that embraces people of diverse backgrounds and makes them feel welcome. And our efforts over many years to retool our economy, to attract talented workers and thriving businesses, and to improve the quality of life for millions of Hoosiers.
All of this is at risk because of a new law, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, that no matter its original intent […]