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Westboro Baptist Church vs. Kim Davis

October 27th, 2016

Westboro Baptist Church is picketing the workplace of Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis. The virtually universally loathed group is known for protesting the funerals of American soldiers.

Political & Religious Controversy 42 Comments

Gay Marriage in the Anglican Church

October 7th, 2016

This latest decision by the Episcopal Church to permit gay marriage has been highly criticized by other branches of the Anglican Church. Although the response has been peaceful in nature, it has not been without drama.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 118 Comments

Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

July 12th, 2016

Religious freedom has been a hot topic across America in recent years. It has generated contentious debate around the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion, and, specifically, how far this right should extend. Since Christianity is the dominant re

LGBTQ & Human Rights 217 Comments

Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

June 24th, 2016

One year ago, the Supreme Court declared that same-sex couples throughout the United States have a fundamental right to marry. On Sunday, legal same-sex marriage celebrates its one-year anniversary!

LGBTQ & Human Rights 76 Comments

Modern Marriages Are "Invalid" Says Pope Francis

June 21st, 2016

Pope Francis raised eyebrows last week when he said that most modern marriages are “invalid," arguing that young people take the commitment of marriage casually and don't understand how serious it is.

Political & Religious Controversy 46 Comments

Pope Francis Makes It Clear: Gay Marriage "Not in God's Plan"

April 13th, 2016

Pope Francis recently published a highly-anticipated paper about Catholic values, and while many expected a more progressive stance on same-sex marriage, he came down firmly opposed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 24 Comments

Religious Freedom Legislation: Admirable or Ignorant?

March 16th, 2016

The debate surrounding the scope of religious freedom has become increasingly contentious over the past year. With the legalization of same-sex marriage by the Supreme Court, it’s a topic that has received national attention as individual states have introdu

LGBTQ & Human Rights 99 Comments

Continued Collision Between Religious Freedom and Marriage Equality

January 5th, 2016

2015 was a year of monumental change. One of the biggest shifts we saw was the Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage, making it legal to get married in all 50 states. This changed things for gay couples who had waited for so long for their state

LGBTQ & Human Rights 70 Comments

Two Iraqi Refugees' Fight for Universal Right to Love

October 23rd, 2015

Former Iraqi translator and artist Nayeff Hrebid made local news in Seattle, Washington when he escaped his home country in 2009 and became a United States citizen.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 7 Comments

What's Next For Kim Davis?

September 9th, 2015

Many same sex couples nationwide are finally enjoying the perks that come with being married after the Supreme Court struck down state bans against it. However, there have been some bumps on the road.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 171 Comments

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