{"id":35754,"date":"2016-03-18T18:01:44","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T22:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/nfl-joins-celebrities-and-ceos-to-condemn-georgias-anti-lgbt-bill\/"},"modified":"2016-03-18T18:01:44","modified_gmt":"2016-03-18T22:01:44","slug":"nfl-joins-celebrities-and-ceos-to-condemn-georgias-anti-lgbt-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/nfl-joins-celebrities-and-ceos-to-condemn-georgias-anti-lgbt-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL joins celebrities and CEOs to condemn Georgia's anti-LGBT bill"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL joins celebrities and CEOs to condemn Georgia's anti-LGBT bill<\/b><\/p>\n

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Since the Georgia House of Representitives gave final passage to House Bill 757<\/a>, many celebrities, business leaders, and activist organizations have taken to social media to urge Governor Nathan Deal to veto the harmful bill. The NFL has released a statement<\/a> warning that, if the bill turns into law, Atlanta may not get a future Super Bowl bid. As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports<\/a>, Brian McCarthy, an NFL spokesperson released the following statement:<\/p>\n

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NFL policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard. Whether the laws and regulations of a state and local community are consistent with these policies would be one of many factors NFL owners may use to evaluate potential Super Bowl host sites.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If signed into law, HB757 would give Georgians license to discriminate against LGBT people by allowing any person or faith-based organization to deny services or employment to anyone who conflicts with their “religious beliefs.” Governor Deal, who has previously denounced HB757<\/a>, will have until May 3rd to make a decision to sign or veto the bill.<\/p>\n

Several celebrities and business leaders have joined their voices to call<\/a> on Governor Deal to veto the bill. <\/p>\n

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LGBT support action needed ! #DIscriminatoryLawGeorgia<\/a> #ShameOnYou<\/a> @GovernorDeal<\/a> t.co\/nVxXBQVzoc<\/a><\/p>\n

— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) March 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.@GovernorDeal<\/a> please veto the license to discriminate bill & Why don’t you have laws that make this a #HateCrime<\/a>??? t.co\/KJ3f3biywe<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) March 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Call @GovernorDeal<\/a> at 404-656-1776 and tell him to say NO to discrimination in #Georgia<\/a>; Veto #HB757<\/a> t.co\/9k3s1R2ymK<\/a> #boycottgeorgia<\/a><\/p>\n

— Daniel Franzese (@WhatsupDanny) March 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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— Max Levchin (@mlevchin) March 18, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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— Jeremy Stoppelman (@jeremys) March 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We oppose discrimination in all forms. @GovernorDeal<\/a> do the right thing and veto House Bill 757. Proud to be an #LGBTQAlly<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) March 18, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.@GovernorDeal<\/a> do the right thing and Veto House Bill 757. Proud to be an #LGBTQAlly<\/a> t.co\/P7tEpb5BJ4<\/a><\/p>\n

— Michael Rapino (@rapino99) March 18, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We echo @GovernorDeal<\/a>‘s recent call<\/a> for unity & respectfully ask him to maintain this view while considering #HB757<\/a>. t.co\/qqGmahWdjY<\/a><\/p>\n

— Metro ATL Chamber (@atlchamber) March 17, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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GA’s film industry is thriving.Let’s keep it that way.@makesometingood<\/a> @crankhouseprod<\/a> @ECG_Productions<\/a> #gapol<\/a> #FADA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PguJSR59gy<\/a><\/p>\n

— Georgia Prospers (@GAprospers) March 16, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The economy of Georgia is now in the hands of @GovernorDeal<\/a> as he considers an anti-gay<\/a> law. Learn more: @GAprospers<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zCFsYCqHdJ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Marc Benioff (@Benioff) March 18, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Twitter & Square oppose discrimination in all forms. @GovernorDeal<\/a>: do the right thing and VETO House Bill 757. Proud to be an #LGBTQAlly<\/a>!<\/p>\n

— Jack (@jack<\/a>) March 18, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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TAKE ACTION:<\/h3>\n

Join these voices by signing GLAAD’s petition<\/a> and tell Governor Nathan Deal to veto Georgia’s “license to discriminate” bill.  <\/p>\n

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