LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 4 of 32
November 13th, 2023
A Virginia wedding photographer just won the legal right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples. Despite no gay couples ever asking him to shoot their wedding, he challenged the state's non-discrimiation law - and won.
Drag-Wearing Pastor Dies by Suicide After Being Outed Online
November 6th, 2023
Alabama pastor and Mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide on November 3rd after his secret life as a crossdresser was outed. Now his community is in mourning, and looking for answers.
Did Homosexuality Cause the Fall of the Roman Empire?
November 6th, 2023
Did homosexuality cause the fall of the Roman Empire? in a resurfaced clip, newly minted Speaker of the House Mike Johnson argues as much, but historians aren't exactly on the same page.
Muslim Parents Protest LGBTQ+ Books in K-5 Classrooms
October 23rd, 2023
Hundreds of Muslim parents are keeping their children home from school in protest of books depicting LGBTQ+ individuals as part of an anti-bias curriculum, hoping to force the school's hand by hurting public funding.
NHL Bans "Pride Tape" on Hockey Sticks
October 16th, 2023
The NHL just officially banned players from adorning their hockey sticks with pro-LGBTQ 'Pride tape' in a move speculated to protect players that refused to signal support for the gay community from online criticism.
Report: Pastors More Pro-LGBTQ+ Than Their Congregations
October 2nd, 2023
A new poll reveals a major disparity between pastors and their congregants when it comes to views toward the LGBTQ+ community. What does this growing divide mean for the future of faith communities?
LGBTQ+ Community "Betrayed" by Pride Flag Ban in Majority-Muslim City
September 21st, 2023
Did the Muslim community of Hamtramck, Michigan betray the LGBTQ community? Some say yes, after the city's all-Muslim city council voted to ban LGBTQ Pride flags from being flown on government property.
Judge Rules City Can't Ban Anti-LGBTQ Vendor From Farmer's Market
August 28th, 2023
First Amendment win or blatant anti-LGBTQ discrimination? A Michigan vendor banned from selling his wares at a local farmer's market over his anti-LGBTQ views was just reinstated after a lengthy legal battle.
Drag Queen Jesus Performer Facing Possible Prosecution in Philippines
August 25th, 2023
Popular Fillipino drag queen Pura Luka Vega is possibly facing prosecution under obscenity laws for a July performance where they performed in drag as Jesus Christ, video of which went viral in the Philippines.
Catholic Couple Barred From Adoption Over Anti-LGBTQ Views
August 18th, 2023
A Massachusetts couple were told they could not adopt because they hold anti-LGBTQ views. They say their anti-gay stance is rooted in their Catholic faith, but the state says they're unfit for parenthood because of it.
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