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Fahrenheit 2021? Virginia School Board Wants to Burn "Sexually Explicit" Books

November 12th, 2021

A Virgina school board recently voted to remove "sexually explicit" books from school libraries following complaints from parents. But two board members said they'd actually like to see the books burned. Continue Reading »

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School Field Trip to Gay Bar Sparks Outrage in Florida

November 5th, 2021

A Florida elementary school is receiving major backlash after their field trip to a local gay bar made national news. They say it was to teach kids about community and the workforce, but some parents are outraged. Continue Reading »

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Gay Volleyball Coach Fired By Christian High School, Sparking Anger

August 27th, 2021

A gay volleyball coach at a private Christian school in Colorado says he was forced out after administrators discovered pro-LGBTQ posts on his social media. He says he was told to denounce homosexuality, or lose his job. Continue Reading »

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Life Under Sharia Law: Afghan Women, LGBT People Fear for Future

August 19th, 2021

The Taliban are retaking Afghanistan. Many women and homosexuals across the country fear their very lives will be in danger, with women living under the draconian Sharia law, and homosexuals facing the death penalty. Continue Reading »

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Transgender Pastor Sues Church After Getting Fired For Coming Out

August 16th, 2021

Rev. Junia Joplin came out as transgender during a sermon broadcast last year. While she received accolades from many, she was let go from her job. Now she's suing her old church, citing gender identity discrimination. Continue Reading »

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A Nonbinary Viking? New Discovery Challenges Medieval Gender Roles

August 13th, 2021

Were Vikings more progressive on gender than we are today? That's what many archaeologists are asking following the discovery that an important Viking tomb contains a nonbinary, gender nonconforming individual within. Continue Reading »

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Critics Furious About Cross-Dressing Muppet on Children's Show

August 12th, 2021

Did Gonzo go gay? Some parents are asking that after a recent episode of Muppet Babies showed him in a dress. While some are calling for a boycott, others are praising the message of inclusion and acceptance. Continue Reading »

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Lesbian Couple Denied Wedding Tuxes By Christian Business Owner

July 1st, 2021

A lesbian couple in Florida was shocked when the local business they intended to rent their wedding tuxedos from suddenly cancelled their order on religious grounds just a few months before the wedding. Continue Reading »

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Army Chaplain Compares Transgender People to "Flat-Earthers"

June 30th, 2021

Should a military chaplain be punished for voicing his opposition to transgender troops? The Army apparently doesn't think so, after dropping a reprimand for a chaplain who called transgender soldiers "mentally unfit." Continue Reading »

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Is the Internet Too Gay? One Faith-Based Tech Company Thinks So

June 14th, 2021

A new Christian internet filter seeks to prevent impressionable young eyes from even learning about homosexuality. And they're not stopping there - porn, abortion, anti-Christian websites - all blocked off. Continue Reading »

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