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Christian Groups Face a Mighty Opponent in Sex-Ed Wars: Trojan Condoms

November 4th, 2019

The company that makes Trojan condoms is fed up with faith-backed abstinence-only programs that help spread shame and misinformation amongst US students – and now they’re taking action. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 60 Comments »

Drag Queen Story Hour Draws Delighted Kids and Angry Protesters

June 27th, 2019

The Drag Queen Story Hour event in Spokane, Washington drew hundreds of protesters and counter-protesters to the South Hill Library, where the event took place.-- but they're hardly the first. Across the country, people are up in arms about drag queens reading books to children. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 250 Comments »

Progressive Sex-Ed Guidelines Rile Religous Groups in California

May 31st, 2019

California’s freshly revamped sex-ed guidance has some parents and faith leaders up in arms. According to reports, the new program includes explicit hands-on demonstrations and other features that opponents argue are inappropriate. Continue Reading »

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Alabama Refuses to Air "Arthur" Episode Featuring Same-Sex Wedding

May 24th, 2019

Alabama has decided not to air the season premiere of the famed children’s television show “Arthur” because it features a same-sex marriage between two of the characters. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 245 Comments »

Christian Parents Pressure School to Cancel Play About Evolution

February 18th, 2019

A vocal group of Christian parents has forced an elementary school in the U.K. to cancel a planned production about Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution. The controversial decision has sparked renewed debate over the role of religion in public schools. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Political & Religious Controversy | 308 Comments »

Nativity Scene with Baby Jesus in Cage Draws Religious Ire

December 12th, 2018

A Massachusetts church created a Nativity scene featuring baby Jesus in a metal cage. The display is intended to raise awareness about immigration issues, but it's also generated backlash from conservative circles. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 109 Comments »

Principal Bans Candy Canes, Claiming the 'J' Shape Stands for Jesus

December 7th, 2018

An elementary school principal in Nebraska has landed in hot water after sending out a Christmas memo that included a list of items that would be considered unacceptable during the holidays. Among the various Christmas-themed items on the list was one entry in particular that raised eyebrows: candy canes. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 69 Comments »

Texas Religious Group Seeks to Ban "Drag Queen Story Hour"

October 24th, 2018

Houston Public Library's "Drag Queen Story Hour" has proven to be a step too far in the progressive direction for some conservative religious groups. They argue the program is “perverting” children’s minds and “recklessly promoting LGBT doctrine.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 251 Comments »

Children’s Hospital Eliminates Gender Markers from Patient Wristbands

September 25th, 2018

Children’s Hospital of Colorado has found itself at the center of controversy after a recent announcement that it will no longer be printing gender markers on the wristbands it gives to patients. LGBTQ groups support the decision, but critics say it could prove dangerous. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

Are Bert and Ernie Gay? Writer’s Comments Spark Debate About Queer Representation in Media

September 20th, 2018

Two of Sesame Street’s most recognizable characters became the focus of intense debate across social media recently after a writer for the popular children’s show disclosed that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 88 Comments »