LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 8 of 32
October 31st, 2022
Seven years after a Supreme Court ruling, the final Mexican state of Tamaulipas has voted to amend its civil code and legalize same-sex unions. But even as gay couples across Mexico celebrate, concern abounds in the U.S.
Another Christian Baker Who Refused to Bake Same-Sex Wedding Cake Wins in Court
October 28th, 2022
A Christian wedding vendor is taking a victory lap after winning a court case brought by a same-sex couple who alleged that she discriminated against them when she refused to bake a cake for their wedding.
Drag Queens at the Pulpit? Controversial Guest Preacher Prompts Debate
October 18th, 2022
Are drag queens the future of worship? A United Methodist Church in Florida made headlines when they invited a drag queen to give a guest sermon on inclusivity, but not everyone was happy with the message.
Muslim Protesters Shut Down School Board Meeting Over LGBTQ Books
October 13th, 2022
A large group of conservative Muslim parents in the Dearborn, Michigan community took over a school board meeting and ultimately got it shut down in protest of LGBTQ books in Dearborn's school libraries.
Portland Church Debuts Gender Neutral Bathrooms, Nametags With Pronouns
October 6th, 2022
How far should churches go to signal to the LGBTQ community that they're welcome in the pews? One Portland, Oregon church is making changes big and small to let the queer community know their church is open to all.
Is a Gendered Dress Code Discriminatory to Nonbinary Employees?
September 23rd, 2022
Washington state is warning Alaska Airlines that their work uniforms, which requires employees to choose from a strict masculine or feminine outfit, is discriminatory to nonbinary employees. Are dress codes out of date?
Jewish University Closes All Clubs Rather Than Allow Pride Group to Meet
September 21st, 2022
A private Jewish university in New York is opting to close every university club instead of recognizing a pro-LGBTQ pride group. Should religious schools have the freedom to discriminate against LGBTQ students?
Judge Rules Christian Photographer Can Legally Refuse LGBTQ Weddings
September 6th, 2022
A Christian wedding photographer in Kentucky just scored a legal win. A judge ruled that she can't be compelled to photograph same-sex weddings, because it goes against her religious beliefs.
Christian Furries Keep Faith in the Closet for Fear of Fur-secution
September 2nd, 2022
Christians in the largely secular and LGBTQ furry community are feeling ostracized by their fellow furries. They feel they have to suppress their faith lest they be persecuted, but many find a certain irony there.
Faith Leaders Protest Anti-LGBTQ Policies in Schools
August 31st, 2022
As restrictive policies on LGBTQ issues sweep the nation's schools, gay kids are finding unlikely allies in some faith leaders. Some clergy are fighting back against the policies, which they say are downright dangerous.
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