Kansas and Oklahoma vote to allow adoption agencies to discriminate against same-sex couples – ThinkProgress
[ad_1] Lawmakers in Kansas and Oklahoma passed bills this week chipping away at marriage equality, approving legislation that would allow child-placement agencies to refuse placements based on their religious beliefs — such as discriminating against same-sex couples — without endangering state funding. In Oklahoma, Senate Bill 1140 passed both the Senate (33-7) and the House (56-21) on Thursday. Notably, the House held no discussion or debate of the legislation despite Democratic lawmakers “ literally standing and shouting and refusing to sit down” as the bill was brought up. One Democratic lawmaker was almost removed from the floor for refusing to take his seat. The abomination of process & justice in the OK House of Reps makes me weep for democracy. The priorities of bigotry and hate, under the guise of religious freedom, are truly heartbreaking. I hope this is not the Oklahoma Standard they keep referring to. @KOCOBret @nytimes — Cory Williams (@repcorywilliams) May 3, ...