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States Urge Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

April 28th, 2025

A decade after Obergefell, a growing wave of state bills seeks to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court. Now, LGBTQ+ advocates are fighting back to safeguard marriage equality - but is it too late?

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Is "Don't Say Gay" Coming to a School Near You?

April 24th, 2025

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could bring Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law nationwide, and LGBTQ+ books in school, parental rights, and classroom free speech all hang in the balance.

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Can Christian Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples?

April 21st, 2025

Arkansas just passed a law allowing faith-based adoption agencies to turn away LGBTQ+ parents. Supporters call it a win for religious freedom, but critics say it’s legalized discrimination against the gay community.

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Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Conversion Therapy for Minors

March 13th, 2025

Later this year the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, brought by a Christian counselor who says the law restricts her First Amendment rights.

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New Disney Show: Trans Storyline Out, Christian Storyline In

March 6th, 2025

Disney’s new Pixar series Win or Lose has replaced a planned transgender storyline with a Christian character instead, and fans are wondering whether the network is shifting its stance on LGBTQ+ content.

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Would Jesus Offer Sanctuary to Vulnerable Groups?

February 19th, 2025

Would Jesus welcome undocumented immigrants and LGBTQ+ people? Faith leaders nationwide are saying yes, and are backing laws to defend them. When it comes to these vulnerable communities, what would Jesus do?

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The Vatican to Allow Gay Priests (But There's a Catch)

January 15th, 2025

In a stunning about-face, the Vatican is allowing gay men to join Italy's priesthood under a three-year trial run, raising questions: progressive change, Gen Z outreach, or a bid to tackle clergy shortages?

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Overturning Obergefell? Idaho Pushes for Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

January 13th, 2025

Is same-sex marriage at risk? In an effort to overturn gay marriage, politicians in Idaho are pushing a resolution defining marriage as only between men and women, and they're hoping the Supreme Court will weigh in.

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Mama Mia! Pizzeria Gets Woodfired Online After Declining to Cater Same-Sex Wedding

January 10th, 2025

A Chattanooga pizzeria is facing backlash and bad reviews after refusing to cater a same-sex wedding, citing their religious beliefs that marriage is only between one man and one woman.

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Ohio Teacher Says LGBTQ+ Book Bans Violate Her Religious Freedom

December 13th, 2024

A teacher in Ohio is suing her district for punishing her for having pro-LGBTQ+ books in her classroom, arguing that banning such books violates her sincere religious beliefs to nurture and care for LGBTQ+ students.

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