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State Threatens Library Over "Rainbow Story Time"

August 17th, 2026

A Missouri library expected songs, picture books, and bubbles. Instead, state officials warned of pornography laws and funding cuts. The event went ahead, drawing 150 people and just three protesters.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 65 Comments

Florida's Drag Ban Survives Court. Who Loses?

August 10th, 2026

Florida can now enforce its ban on kids at drag shows after a divided federal ruling. Behind the case: performers losing income, a scathing dissent, and a community bracing for what comes next.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 93 Comments

Can Religious Preschools Reject Kids With LGBTQ+ Parents?

April 22nd, 2026

The Supreme Court will decide if Catholic preschools in Colorado can turn away kids of same-sex couples. If a conclusive ruling is reached, it will likely have implications that echo far beyond state lines.

Political & Religious Controversy 62 Comments

Can a Mother Be Banned From Taking Her Daughter to Church?

December 1st, 2025

A Maine custody case asks whether a parent’s religious rights end where a child’s emotional harm begins. The state’s highest court must now decide where to draw the line.

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

School Bans "KPop Demon Hunters" Songs Due to Christian Sensitivites

November 20th, 2025

A UK school barred little kids from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to demon-themed lyrics, citing the notion that Christians may be "deeply uncomfortable" with any references to the demonic.

Political & Religious Controversy 53 Comments

Bible Verse on Youth Soccer Jerseys Sparks Controversy

September 25th, 2025

Does scripture have a place on the sports field? That question is front and center in Virginia, where a little league coach sparked a firestorm after adding Bible verses to his team’s soccer jerseys.

Political & Religious Controversy 52 Comments

Church Urges Congregants to Steal LGBTQ+ Books From Library

August 25th, 2025

A Kentucky church is urging congregants to break the law, asking them to check out and never return books with LGBTQ+ content. They say it's civil disobedience, but critics say all they're doing is breaking the law.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 79 Comments

Ohio Proposes Month Dedicated to Straight, Married Families

May 24th, 2025

Ohio lawmakers want to create “Natural Family Month” which will specifically exclude gay and unmarried couples. Politicians say it's to reverse flailing birthrates, but critics call it LGBTQ+ erasure.

Political & Religious Controversy 95 Comments

Catholic Church Threatens to Excommunicate Priests for Reporting Abuse

May 12th, 2025

Law and faith collide as the Catholic Church threatens excommunication for clergy who follow Washington state's new mandatory reporter law. Now the Trump DOJ is stepping in, alleging religious freedom is under attack.

Political & Religious Controversy 136 Comments

Can Christian Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Couples?

April 21st, 2025

Arkansas just passed a law allowing faith-based adoption agencies to turn away LGBTQ+ parents. Supporters call it a win for religious freedom, but critics say it’s legalized discrimination against the gay community.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 95 Comments

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