June 18, 2013

Chick-fil-A controversy: Univ. of Louisville president latest to boycott

University of Lousville's president and provost have decided not to eat at Chik-fil-A restaurants and called the company's statements opposing gay marriage "offensive and unnecessary."

The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the university has not made any decisions about an online petition to remove the restaurant from the university's Student Activities Center.

A statement sent Friday...

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