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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 | 99 Comments »

Brigham Young University Approves - Then Disapproves - LGBT Students

March 12th, 2020

Brigham Young University showed signs of LGBT acceptance - Briefly. The school updated their handbook to allow behavior showing same-sex affection (like handholding), then a month later, suddenly reversed that directive. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 93 Comments »

Evangelist Franklin Graham Sues UK Venues for Tour Cancellations Over His Anti-Gay Rhetoric

March 6th, 2020

Evangelist Franklin Graham is suing venues in the UK for canceling his upcoming speaking tour over his anti-LGBT views. Graham insists his right to free speech has been violated, and that this is religious persecution. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 23 Comments »

Evangelicals Outraged Over Openly Gay Characters in Children's Media

March 3rd, 2020

LGBT people are finally seeing representation on the big screen, but not everyone is thrilled. Evangelical Christian groups and some lawmakers are protesting Disney and PBS for putting gay characters in media for kids. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 64 Comments »

Tennessee Adoption Agencies Can Now Discriminate Against Gay Couples

January 29th, 2020

Faith-based adoption agencies in Tennessee have been granted legal permission to turn away same-sex parents who are trying to adopt a child. The winning argument? Doing so would violate their religious freedom. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 44 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 Many are calling that view out-of-date, and are asking the church to change with the times.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 | 53 Comments »

Christian School Expels Student Over Rainbow Birthday Cake

January 16th, 2020

A private Christian school in Kentucky has reportedly expelled a student after they found a picture of her posing with a rainbow birthday cake. Despite heavy criticism, school officials stand by the decision. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 61 Comments »

Texas Megachurch Departs United Methodist Church Over Gay Debate

January 2nd, 2020

Last year, the United Methodist Church nearly split apart over the debate on how far to go on LGBT acceptance. One Texas megachurch is fed up with the debate and is simply leaving the denomination entirely. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 91 Comments »

Transgender Pastors Struggle to Find Acceptance as Gender Debates Persist

December 19th, 2019

Despite many tangible victories, there is still much progress left to be made in the transgender rights movement. One place where acceptance has proven fleeting is houses of worship, and pastors are speaking out. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 33 Comments »

Chick-fil-A Vows To Stop Supporting Anti-LGBTQ Christian Charities

November 21st, 2019

In a stunning about-face, Chick-Fil-A announced earlier this week that it will stop all donations to Christian charities that have histories of fighting against same-sex marriage. Some Christians were less than pleased. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 37 Comments »