John Bel Edwards's executive order includes a religious exemption, however, and applies to state contractors but not other private employers.
John Bel Edwards says he will soon repeal Bobby Jindal's Marriage and Conscience Order, which allows for antigay discrimination.
The Louisiana governor competed heavily for social conservatives with a message about 'religious freedom.'
Even gay, fictional characters are enough to anger this noted homophobic Colorado pastor.
GOP candidates are joining a conference featuring those who want 'religious liberty' to execute gays.
Tonight's early-evening Republican debate focused on the economy, with only the occasional dog whistle on LGBT issues.
Bobby Jindal and Rick Santorum trot out their antigay cred in the 'kids' table' debate.