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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 »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 77 Comments »

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. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 20 Comments »

J.K. Rowling Faces Backlash Over Trans Rights Comments

June 10th, 2020

J.K. Rowling, author of the famed 'Harry Potter' series, is under fire over comments about the trans rights movement. Supporters say she makes good points, but many critics say her concerns amount to "fearmongering." Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 99 Comments »

Witches Join Black Lives Matter Movement, Cast Spells to 'Hex' Police

June 9th, 2020

Witches are showing their support for Black Lives Matter under the #WitchesForBLM hashtag. Drawing from the power of the recent full moon, they're casting support spells for protesters, and hexing the police. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 95 Comments »

President Trump Faces Backlash Over Tweet About Peace Activist

June 9th, 2020

President Trump is receiving backlash for calling Martin Gugino, a member of the Catholic Worker movement who was injured by police during recent protests, an "ANTIFA provocateur." A video of the injury went viral. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 45 Comments »

Porn Star Arrested After Spiritual Encounter Involving Toad Venom Results in Death

June 6th, 2020

Porn star Nacho Vidal has been arrested in connection with the death of a man he allegedly ritualistically smoked dehydrated toad venom with. Those who take the drug say they experience something akin to "seeing God." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 14 Comments »

Written in the Stars: Can Astrology Explain Our Tumultuous Times?

June 5th, 2020

A meme going around seems to imply that our turbulent 2020 - impeachment, pandemic, racism, civil unrest - is written in the cosmos, discernable by astrologists who understand the zodiac. But is astrology actually real? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality | 22 Comments »

Church Leaders Condemn Police Violence and Trump "Photo-Op"

June 3rd, 2020

On Monday evening, D.C. police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful protest so that President Trump could walk to a local church. Outraged religious leaders are calling it a "photo-op." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 197 Comments »

Gay Character in New Animated Disney Film Leaves Faith Groups Outraged

May 29th, 2020

A new short on Disney+ features Disney's first-ever LGBT main character. The plot centers around a gay man trying to humorously hide his relationship from his visiting parents. Needless to say, Christians are angry. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 91 Comments »

Christian Rock Star Reveals He No Longer Believes in God

May 27th, 2020

The lead singer of a popular Christian rock group recently announced on Instagram that he's lost his faith, mirroring other prominent faith leaders who've left Christianity. Responses ranged from supportive to outraged. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 66 Comments »