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Step, too. they would have to join us. and time, moment by moment, minute by minute, time by time, more and more people did until we had an effective organization. >> described as passionate about fighting discrimination, and any vestiges of white supremacy, he was also known for his wit, intellect, cool demeanor and good looks. he would be elected to the georgia house of representatives in 1965. but would still encounter indignities to what would become his 20-year service. his white colleagues in the house refused to let him take his seat because of his opposition to the vietnam war. a year ...

Towards. it's quite emotional to have that language and be recognizable because the people in indiana have been subjected to hostility coming out of the capitol. >> paige, let's face it the law was instituted because opponents didn't like same-sex marriages. so you're saying this is a complete cave but this won't make those kinds of conservatives happy. so what does this law really do? why is it necessary at all? >> well that's what i think is interesting here. if you back up to the whole intent of this law, it was never to allow discrimination. i mean the law simply allowed someone who raises...

Into the bill that prevents discrimination of any kind against gay and lesbian people so the ncaa sent out a press release a short time ago, moments ago, rachel praising indiana lawmakers for making that change. >> reporter: and i think it's a good example how sports is a window into how we see things as a society and also to force social change. i don't think it's a coincidence that that amendment was made on the day that all these teams are here to begin to kickoff the final four. this is a huge event in our country, huge spotlight on indiana and the fact that they were able to come together...

>> reporter: just walked out of an interview with coach mike shah she was ski that any window to discrimination is an issue for him. let's talk about sports and the attention of an event like this final four could cause change. from racial integration on the court, front offices and coaching jason collins being the first openingly gay athlete in major american sports. i know it caught the attention of a lot of people i think on your show earlier this week. coaches have been declining to comment. he made a comment that he had gotten in from a road trip at 2:00 a.m. and didn't want to make a com...

Allows public accommodation is the least restrictive means so i don't think this law would have ever worked the way the supporters wanted it to work in the first place and now they're getting something that at least in their minds is much much worse. >> stephanie, do you agree? >> i think what's significant here is that what opponents to this law really wanted were state -- was a statewide ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. this clarification isn't that. this clarification only provides us protections related to that law. in many parts it's still legal to di...