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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Contains "LGBTQ+ Propaganda," Group Warns

November 16th, 2023

One activist group warns that the inclusion of LGBTQ+ performers in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will expose children to the "LGBTQ agenda," and tens of thousands have signed a petition boycotting Macy's. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 165 Comments »

Wedding Photographer Wins Right to Refuse LGBTQ+ Couples

November 13th, 2023

A Virginia wedding photographer just won the legal right to discriminate against LGBTQ+ couples. Despite no gay couples ever asking him to shoot their wedding, he challenged the state's non-discrimiation law - and won. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 137 Comments »

Drag-Wearing Pastor Dies by Suicide After Being Outed Online

November 6th, 2023

Alabama pastor and Mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, F.L. "Bubba" Copeland died by suicide on November 3rd after his secret life as a crossdresser was outed. Now his community is in mourning, and looking for answers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 148 Comments »

Did Homosexuality Cause the Fall of the Roman Empire?

November 6th, 2023

Did homosexuality cause the fall of the Roman Empire? in a resurfaced clip, newly minted Speaker of the House Mike Johnson argues as much, but historians aren't exactly on the same page. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 84 Comments »

Muslim Parents Protest LGBTQ+ Books in K-5 Classrooms

October 23rd, 2023

Hundreds of Muslim parents are keeping their children home from school in protest of books depicting LGBTQ+ individuals as part of an anti-bias curriculum, hoping to force the school's hand by hurting public funding. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 132 Comments »

NHL Bans "Pride Tape" on Hockey Sticks

October 16th, 2023

The NHL just officially banned players from adorning their hockey sticks with pro-LGBTQ 'Pride tape' in a move speculated to protect players that refused to signal support for the gay community from online criticism. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 105 Comments »

Is There a War on Books in America?

September 25th, 2023

A national book banning crusade is no longer confined to schools – it's now expanding to public libraries. This means anyone who walks into a library could find the book they want to read "off limits." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 201 Comments »

LGBTQ+ Community "Betrayed" by Pride Flag Ban in Majority-Muslim City

September 21st, 2023

Did the Muslim community of Hamtramck, Michigan betray the LGBTQ community? Some say yes, after the city's all-Muslim city council voted to ban LGBTQ Pride flags from being flown on government property. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 107 Comments »

Judge Rules City Can't Ban Anti-LGBTQ Vendor From Farmer's Market

August 28th, 2023

First Amendment win or blatant anti-LGBTQ discrimination? A Michigan vendor banned from selling his wares at a local farmer's market over his anti-LGBTQ views was just reinstated after a lengthy legal battle. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 426 Comments »

Drag Queen Jesus Performer Facing Possible Prosecution in Philippines

August 25th, 2023

Popular Fillipino drag queen Pura Luka Vega is possibly facing prosecution under obscenity laws for a July performance where they performed in drag as Jesus Christ, video of which went viral in the Philippines. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 90 Comments »

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