One month after the
mass shooting in Orlando at a gay nightclub, congressional Republicans are
holding a committee hearing to discuss legalizing discrimination against LGBT
people. Despite repeated calls from fellow lawmakers, activists, and civil
rights organizations, chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) refused to cancel or
postpone the hearing which will focus on the so-called “First Amendment Defense
Act” which would allow businesses and individuals to discriminate against LGBT
people if they cite their religious beliefs.
Joining me today to talk all about the hearing is Joe Jervis the editor of the popular news website and blog
JoeMyGod and Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) who represents the Fourth
District of Massachusetts in Congress.
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