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Politician Attends Son's Same-Sex Wedding Days After Voting Against It

August 4th, 2022

Rep. Glenn Thompson is being called a hypocrite for voting against codifying same-sex marriage, then attending his son's own same-sex wedding just three days later. Is it anything by blatant hypocrisy? Continue Reading »

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"Straights Only" Policy at Michigan Wedding Venue Ignites Controversy

July 22nd, 2022

A new wedding venue in Michigan is already making headlines, and not for the quality of their services. The couple that owns it say they'll only serve straight couples, outraging many online and prompting protests. Continue Reading »

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House Passes Bill Codifying Same-Sex Marriage, Fearing Supreme Court Reversal

July 20th, 2022

The US House of Representatives just passed the Respect for Marriage Act in an attempt to enshrine into law certain protections for gay marriage, fearful that the Supreme Court might reverse same-sex marriage legality. Continue Reading »

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Texas Wants to Ban Children From Drag Shows

June 14th, 2022

Are drag shows appropriate for kids? One Texas legislator is trying to ban kids from attending drag shows following a "family friendly" drag event in Dallas, where kids tipped dancing queens with cash. Continue Reading »

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Pride Standoff: Religious Employees Reject Rainbow Messaging

June 6th, 2022

It’s Pride Month, and you know what that means: parades, fairs, parties, and of course, rainbow corporate logos. But what happens when the employees of these companies disagree with that stance? Continue Reading »

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Texas Pastor Says Gays Should Be Executed

June 3rd, 2022

A Texas pastor is catching heat for his particularly fiery comments regarding Pride. At a town hall meeting, he actually suggested that gays be executed. So... we take it we won't see you at the Pride parade, pastor? Continue Reading »

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Lafayette Libraries Ban Pride, Black History Month Displays

June 3rd, 2022

One librarian is preemptively banning Pride Month displays, Black History Month displays, and more. He says it's a defensive measure to combat book bans, but others say it brushes marginalized communities under the rug. Continue Reading »

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Oklahoma Bans Nonbinary Options on Birth Certificates

May 6th, 2022

In a national first, Oklahoma just voted to make it illegal to offer a nonbinary option on birth certificates. Politicians say that God created two genders, but LGBTQ and nonbinary advocates argue its not so simple. Continue Reading »

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After Roe Reversal, is Marriage Equality Next? LGBTQ Advocates Fear the Worst

May 5th, 2022

A leaked draft from the Supreme Court seems to indicate an imminent reversal of Roe v. Wade. LGBTQ activists fear that if Roe is reversed, everything from same-sex marriage to contraception could be nixed next. Continue Reading »

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Parents Outraged Over Teacher's Drag Performance

April 18th, 2022

Is dressing in drag inappropriate for a teacher to do in front of students? A Wisconsin teacher is in hot water after performing a full song and dance drag routine at an assembly to cap off 'Fine Arts Week'. Continue Reading »

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