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States Urge Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage

April 28th, 2025

A decade after Obergefell, a growing wave of state bills seeks to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court. Now, LGBTQ+ advocates are fighting back to safeguard marriage equality - but is it too late?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 58 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

Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Conversion Therapy for Minors

March 13th, 2025

Later this year the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors, brought by a Christian counselor who says the law restricts her First Amendment rights.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 289 Comments

New Disney Show: Trans Storyline Out, Christian Storyline In

March 6th, 2025

Disney’s new Pixar series Win or Lose has replaced a planned transgender storyline with a Christian character instead, and fans are wondering whether the network is shifting its stance on LGBTQ+ content.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 46 Comments

The Vatican to Allow Gay Priests (But There's a Catch)

January 15th, 2025

In a stunning about-face, the Vatican is allowing gay men to join Italy's priesthood under a three-year trial run, raising questions: progressive change, Gen Z outreach, or a bid to tackle clergy shortages?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 72 Comments

Ohio Teacher Says LGBTQ+ Book Bans Violate Her Religious Freedom

December 13th, 2024

A teacher in Ohio is suing her district for punishing her for having pro-LGBTQ+ books in her classroom, arguing that banning such books violates her sincere religious beliefs to nurture and care for LGBTQ+ students.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 126 Comments

Evangelical Group: More Difficult to Come Out as Christian Than Gay

November 14th, 2024

With LGBTQ+ acceptance on the rise and Christianity on the decline in the west, a prominent evangelical group just declared that it's now more difficult for youth to come out as Christian than as gay.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 102 Comments

The Universal Life Church Keeps Moving Forward

November 8th, 2024

We understand many of you are scared. While we cannot predict the future, we're in the fight with you, and will continue to do all that we can to ensure everyone has the right to marry the person they love.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 25 Comments

WA Restaurant Faces Backlash for Refusing to Cater Same-Sex Wedding

November 8th, 2024

A Washington restaurant is facing backlash after refusing to cater a same-sex wedding. The restaurant owners say they're following their faith, but the couple and their family say they may pursue legal action.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 153 Comments

Seventh-day Adventists Sue For Right to Discriminate in Hiring

October 11th, 2024

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is suing the state of Maryland, arguing that they should be allowed to legally discriminate against everyone from the LGBTQ+ community to remarried people to porn viewers in employment.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 88 Comments

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