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Is Being Gay a Religion? LGBTQ Rights Under Attack in North Dakota

January 26th, 2021

A new bill introduced in North Dakota is taking a unique approach in its efforts to curtail LGBTQ rights, redefining homosexuality as a "nonsecular" act tied to the "religion" of secular humanism. Will it work? Continue Reading »

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Gay Teen Suspended From School for Wearing Nail Polish

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. Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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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'. Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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"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. Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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