Bill Gives People and Businesses Right to Use Religion to Discriminate

House Bill 1228, called the "Conscience Protection Act" - by Rep. Bob Ballinger, R, Hindsville and Sen. Bart Hester, R, Cave Springs (both near Springdale): Seems to protect religious liberty, but actually allows people--and businesses--to use religion to discriminate against others.

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ACLU Praises Arkansas Board of Cosmetology

ACLU Praises Arkansas Board of Cosmetology for Quickly Confirming that People With HIV Are Not Barred From Practicing CosmetologyJune 2, 2005

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ACLU Urges State to Clarify Regulation Used by Cosmetology School to Justify

ACLU Urges State to Clarify Regulation Used by Cosmetology School to Justify Kicking Out HIV Positive StudentJune 2, 2005

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