LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 15 of 33
December 11th, 2020
An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst.
Pope Francis Calls for Laws Allowing Gay Couples to Form Civil Unions
October 22nd, 2020
In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has offered his full support for same-sex couples to form civil unions. It would provide gay couples the same legal rights and other benefits offered to married straight couples.
Is Marriage Equality at Risk? Supreme Court Questions Gay Marriage Ruling
October 10th, 2020
In a statement, Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas indicated their disapproval of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which legalized gay marriage nationwide, prompting fears it could be overturned.
How Much Should Kids Learn About Sex? The Debate is Raging in Washington State
October 1st, 2020
Religious conservatives in Washington State are taking aim at a comprehensive sex ed bill that hasn't even gone into effect yet, hoping to overturn the bill this November. Their complaints? Well... everything.
Pastor-Turned-Stripper: "My Sexuality is Sacred"
September 30th, 2020
Nikole Mitchell's career turn from pastor to stripper might seem a surprising career turn. But there are millions of Millennials who likely relate to her story of sexual repression and shame under 'purity culture'.
Cake Wars II: Christian Asks LGBT-Owned Cake Shop to Make Anti-Gay Cake
August 25th, 2020
During Pride Month, a well-known LGBT cake shop owner received an order for a cake with an anti-gay message written on it. Assuming the cake orderer was trying to bait her into a lawsuit, the shop owner called his bluff.
"Dark Cloud" Over Christian Music Industry as LGBT Artists Call Foul
August 10th, 2020
Christian musician Trey Pearson said recently that there's a "dark cloud" over the entire Christian music industry with regards to LGBT performers. He faced personal and career repurcussions after his own coming out.
Conversion Therapy Advocates Win Legal Battle Against NYC
July 16th, 2020
Conversion therapy advocates scored a rare legal win against New York City, as NYC is forced to pay out over $100,000 in damages and attorney's fees to an Orthodox Jewish psychiatrist who offers conversion therapy.
GOP Congressman Ousted After Officiating Gay Wedding
June 19th, 2020
Virginia GOP representative Denver Riggleman was targeted by his own party after officiating a gay wedding last year. On Saturday they successfully primaried him after censuring and condemning him at nearly every turn.
Supreme Court: It Is Illegal to Fire LGBTQ Employees Based on Identity
June 15th, 2020
In a watershed decision, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 it is illegal for employers to discriminate against their workers based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Up until today, that was entirely legal. No longer.
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