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Pronoun Payout for Christian Teacher

July 10th, 2026

An Indiana teacher's pronoun settlement made news months ago. New research on trans youth, a harder quote from the teacher himself, and a fresh appeals ruling show why this fight still isn't resolved.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 82 Comments

Outrage Erupts After School Board Bans Band From Playing LGBTQ+ Song

May 21st, 2026

A Wisconsin school board is facing massive backlash after banning a high school band from performing a song with LGBTQ+ ties. Now, protests, walkouts, and accusations of censorship are engulfing the community.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 81 Comments

Christian School Awarded $500K in Trans Athlete Dispute

May 7th, 2026

A Christian school in Vermont that forfeited a game over a transgender athlete just won a six-figure settlement following two years of being banned from competition in state athletics.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 115 Comments

New "Jesus-Centric" Phone Network Blocks Porn, LGBTQ Content

May 6th, 2026

A new Christian phone company is hoping that users will pay $30 per month for their new "Jesus-centric" phone plan, which bans users from seeing anything they deem objectionable, including pornography and LGBTQ content.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 71 Comments

Supreme Court Strikes Down Conversion Therapy Ban In Colorado

April 2nd, 2026

The Supreme Court just struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy in an 8-1 ruling. The ruling is expected to have widespread consequences nationwide for other states' anti-conversion therapy laws.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 101 Comments

Christian Teacher Who Refused to Read LGBTQ+ Book to Students Faces Discipline

February 27th, 2026

A Christian teacher in Tennessee is alleging religious discrimination after he was punished for refusing to read an LGBTQ+ children’s book, raising questions about religious accommodations in the classroom.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 130 Comments

Can a Christian Teacher Be Forced to Use Transgender Pronouns?

February 6th, 2026

A federal appeals court just ruled against a Christian teacher who was let go after refusing to use transgender students' preferred pronouns. She said it violated her religion - but the courts disagreed.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 305 Comments

Chick-fil-A Gets Flame Broiled After Congratulating Gay Newlyweds

January 9th, 2026

A Utah Chick-fil-A franchise sparked national controversy after publicly congratulating a gay couple on their wedding. And as backlash mounts, both the franchise and corporate have refused to back down.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 51 Comments

Protect or Punish? Christians Divided on Treatment of Trans People

December 31st, 2025

Christians are divided on how to treat the transgender community, with some hosting prayerful protests condemning religious harm, and others preaching fiery sermons framing trans issues as a spiritual threat.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 64 Comments

DOJ Backs Christians Opposed to Transgender Student in Locker Rooms

December 12th, 2025

The DOJ is suing a Virginia school board over the suspension of two Christian students who opposed sharing a locker room with a transgender classmate in a clash between religious liberty and LGBTQ+ rights.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 131 Comments

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