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You've Got Hatemail: Church Kicks Out Lesbian Member in Viral Letter

April 21st, 2021

Should you be kicked out of church for being gay? A Georgia woman got a letter in the mail from her local congregation, telling her to repent her lesbianism or else she'll be disfellowed from her church. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 5 Comments »

Lil Nas X Releases "Satan Shoes," Sets the Internet on Fire

March 30th, 2021

Rapper Lil Nas X just released 'Satan shoes', which sold out in minutes. The limited edition sneakers (only 666 made!) are black and red and feature an upside-down pentagram. Naturally, not everyone's thrilled. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 78 Comments »

Gay Teen Suspended From School for Wearing Nail Polish

December 11th, 2020

An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 49 Comments »

Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt

November 3rd, 2020

In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 136 Comments »

How Much Should Kids Learn About Sex? The Debate is Raging in Washington State

October 1st, 2020

Religious conservatives in Washington State are taking aim at a comprehensive sex ed bill that hasn't even gone into effect yet, hoping to overturn the bill this November. Their complaints? Well... everything. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 42 Comments »

Pastor-Turned-Stripper: "My Sexuality is Sacred"

September 30th, 2020

Nikole Mitchell's career turn from pastor to stripper might seem a surprising career turn. But there are millions of Millennials who likely relate to her story of sexual repression and shame under 'purity culture'. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 63 Comments »

Church Ad Featuring Genderqueer Jesus Sparks Outrage

September 23rd, 2020

The Church of Iceland, in an effort to show the church as a place of welcoming diversity, put out an advertisement depicting Jesus with breasts. Many Christians had a bone to pick with that ad, and demanded it come down. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 57 Comments »

"Dark Cloud" Over Christian Music Industry as LGBT Artists Call Foul

August 10th, 2020

Christian musician Trey Pearson said recently that there's a "dark cloud" over the entire Christian music industry with regards to LGBT performers. He faced personal and career repurcussions after his own coming out. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 87 Comments »

Minnesota Reps Propose Bill to Defund Libraries That Host Drag Queen Story Hour

March 13th, 2020

Republican Representatives in Minnesota aren't taking too kindly to Drag Queen Story Hour coming to their home state. A group of legislators are hoping to defund all public libraries that host the controversial events. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 153 Comments »

Church of England: Sex is for Straight, Married Couples Only

January 29th, 2020

A recent pastoral guidance from the Church of England reaffirms their belief that sex is only for straight, married couples. Many are calling that view out-of-date, and are asking the church to change with the times. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 56 Comments »