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Missouri Acts to Protect Gay Marriage Opponents

Democrats in the Missouri State Senate filibustered for 39 hours before Republicans staged a power play and passed a measure that could amend the state constitution to protect religious beliefs by allowing refusals of service to married gays and lesbians.

By Warren Olney • Mar 10, 2016 • 9m Listen

Democrats in the Missouri State Senate filibustered for 39 hours before Republicans staged a power play and passed a measure that could amend the state constitution to protect religious beliefs by allowing refusals of service to married gays and lesbians. Even presidential candidates of both political parties are taking sides in the pitched battle.

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Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Sáša Woodruff
Producer, 'To the Point'
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Director of Content, News
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Producer, 'One year Later'
Marshall Griffin
St. Louis Public Radio
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
Missouri State Senator

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Missouri Acts to Protect Gay Marriage Opponents

Democrats in the Missouri State Senate filibustered for 39 hours before Republicans staged a power play and passed a measure that could amend the state constitution to protect religious beliefs by allowing refusals of service to married gays and lesbians.

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Missouri Acts to Protect Gay Marriage Opponents

Democrats in the Missouri State Senate filibustered for 39 hours before Republicans staged a power play and passed a measure that could amend the state constitution to protect religious beliefs by allowing refusals of service to married gays and lesbians.

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