I would like to see this bill rewritten or repealed as it is offensive to many Americans. This is a protest of Indiana's recently-passed bill that allows businesses to discriminate against people whose lifestyle is different than the said establishment. This is a very bad precedent and should be sent back to the dark ages.

There's an abundance of racial profiling and Stereotyping on the people of Chapel Hill, NC. This must stop.

I am revulsed by the rise of bigotry and reminded of past eras in other countries which will come to mind quickly if you make the obvious analogies.

We cannot return to the bigotry of the early 1960's when officials met civil rights activists with the vilest of behavior. As nation we must decide that we are better than that.

As a proud American and member of my community in Ann Arbor, MI, I am personally offended with this legislation and I believe that our Country and the State of Indiana can do better. It is only when you are on the receiving end of discrimination that you feel its toll on your everyday life. As Americans we must stand together against Indiana and end legislative forms of oppression like the Freedom Restoration Act.

The Maryland House of Delegates is considering legislation that would restore voting rights to nearly 40,000 Marylanders.

Pennsylvania must become a leader in ensuring that all LGBT persons enjoy full and equal civil rights. With this action, we stand by our LGBT family members, friends and colleagues to ensure that their rights are respected. The law in Indiana runs contrary to this mission.

I support my friends and family; black, white, gay, straight, Christian, atheist, disabled, it doesn't matter and feel that when the INDIANA Governor signed this ANTI-FREEDOM of CHOICE bill, the exact OPPOSITE of what this country stands for its time for me to stand up and do something. Not acceptable Indiana!

It’s hard to believe this is necessary, but as Missourians we’ve got to tell Sen. Kurt Schaefer, Rep. Elijah Haahr, and Senator Ed Emery that Missouri doesn't want to look like the Hoosier state.

It’s hard to believe this is necessary, but as Missourians we’ve got to tell Sen. Kurt Schaefer, Rep. Elijah Haahr, and Senator Ed Emery that Missouri doesn't want to look like the Hoosier state.

Dear Colleague: On 26 March 2015, the Governor of Indiana signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, one of several so-called religious liberty bills recently vetted by states. ACPA—College Student Educators International views these bills, in all of their forms and in all of the states and countries that produce them, as overt acts of discrimination against LGBT people. We believe these bills are destructive to the well being of our colleagues living and working in Indiana, as well as other communities throughout the United States and around the world. We protest passage of the law in Indiana and deeply object to its blatant disregard for human dignity. We join with hundreds of corporations and organizations in this protest. We have been in direct contact with the Governor Mike Pence’s office (317-232-4567), the Speaker of the House Brian Bosma (317-232-9677) and Senate President David Long (317-232-9416) stating our deep concern and request for repeal of this egregious law. We encourage each of you to call their offices as well. We also invite you to sign this petition which we will deliver to the Governor. Our goal is for long-term, sustainable, positive and inclusive change in accordance with our core values. Thank you. Respectfully, Gavin Henning, President Donna Lee, Vice-President Kent Porterfield, Past-President Cindi Love, Executive Director John Garland, Director of Equity & Inclusion

America’s criminal justice system is broken. In recent decades, we have incarcerated far too many people and kept them in prison far longer than necessary to ensure public safety. These policies have resulted in unsustainable costs and unacceptable racial disparities. Each year, over 600,000 people walk out of prison and return to our communities. They seek jobs at our local businesses, relax in our public parks, and stand in line with us at the supermarket. Instead of doing everything we can to help them transition into productive lives, we erect barriers that make it harder for formerly incarcerated individuals to rejoin society. It is time to recalibrate our approach to crime and punishment. The bipartisan REDEEM Act, recently introduced by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY), would help to protect and restore the lives of individuals who have had contact with the criminal or juvenile justice system, while reducing recidivism. The legislation would repeal the felony drug ban for some people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses. It would allow the sealing of criminal records and improve the accuracy of FBI background checks. And it would make necessary improvements to the treatment of young people who encounter the juvenile justice system. By removing barriers to reentry, the REDEEM Act would help returning citizens safely rejoin society and begin new lives. It would restore a measure of justice and fairness to the criminal and juvenile justice systems while promoting better outcomes that improve public safety. I urge you to support this important legislation to protect and restore lives while keeping communities safe. Please sign on today as a cosponsor of the bipartisan REDEEM Act. Sincerely,