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Parents Outraged Over Teacher's Drag Performance

April 18th, 2022

Is dressing in drag inappropriate for a teacher to do in front of students? A Wisconsin teacher is in hot water after performing a full song and dance drag routine at an assembly to cap off 'Fine Arts Week'. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 82 Comments »

Do Christian Teachers Have to Use Transgender Students' Preferred Pronouns?

March 21st, 2022

A Kansas teacher is suing her school district, arguing that they violated her religious freedom when suspending her over her refusal to use gender-affirming pronouns when referring to a transgender student. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 143 Comments »

Florida Passes Controversial "Don't Say Gay" Bill

March 14th, 2022

Florida's highly controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill just passed a Senate vote, and is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature. Now students across the state are protesting by walking out of their classrooms. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »

Florida Advances Controversial 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

January 28th, 2022

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is advancing through the legislature at lightning speed, and could soon make it illegal to for educators to acknowledge the existence of gay people to their young students. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 99 Comments »

New Jersey Officials Tell Chick-Fil-A: Get Out

January 20th, 2022

One New Jersey mayor is trying his best to keep Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A out of a rest stop along the Jersey Turnpike, arguing that their prior opposition to same-sex marriage justifies a ban. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 212 Comments »

Was Jesus Transgender? German Bible Museum Says Yes

December 29th, 2021

Mere weeks before Christmas, a German Bible museum hosted a pro-LGBT exhibit, including performances of a play that recasts Jesus Christ as a transgender woman. Evangelicals weren't thrilled to see their savior as trans. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 122 Comments »

Fahrenheit 2021? Virginia School Board Wants to Burn "Sexually Explicit" Books

November 12th, 2021

A Virgina school board recently voted to remove "sexually explicit" books from school libraries following complaints from parents. But two board members said they'd actually like to see the books burned. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 133 Comments »

School Field Trip to Gay Bar Sparks Outrage in Florida

November 5th, 2021

A Florida elementary school is receiving major backlash after their field trip to a local gay bar made national news. They say it was to teach kids about community and the workforce, but some parents are outraged. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 158 Comments »

Study: Pagans Most Pro-LGBTQ Religious Group

October 28th, 2021

According to one study, the Pagan community is the most pro-LGBTQ religious group with some 93% of Pagans supporting the gay community. What is it about Paganism that makes them more likely to support gay rights? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 44 Comments »

What Happened to the City of Sodom? Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery

September 27th, 2021

Scientists believe they've discovered the origins of the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah, arguing that it likely originated from a real life event - the destruction of a Middle Eastern city some 3,600 years ago. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology | 99 Comments »