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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 »

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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 | 326 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 »

Catholic Couple Barred From Adoption Over Anti-LGBTQ Views

August 18th, 2023

A Massachusetts couple were told they could not adopt because they hold anti-LGBTQ views. They say their anti-gay stance is rooted in their Catholic faith, but the state says they're unfit for parenthood because of it. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 192 Comments »

In a First, Drag Queen Tops Christian iTunes Charts

August 3rd, 2023

For the first time in history, a drag queen has the number one song and album on iTunes Christian music charts after Sean Feucht told Flamy Grant no one cares about her music... which she took as a challenge. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 44 Comments »

Texas Judge Won't Perform Same-Sex Marriages, Citing Faith Beliefs

July 21st, 2023

Can a Christian judge refuse to perform same-sex marriages at the courthouse, even though that falls under her job duties? Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling, a Texas judge says she can refuse same-sex couples. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 216 Comments »

Christian Social Worker Denied Job Over Views On Homosexuality

July 13th, 2023

A Christian social worker in the UK says he is facing religious discrimination after a job offer was rescinded when his would-be employer learned about his biblical views on same-sex marriage. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 229 Comments »

Is This the Future? More Businesses Refusing to Serve LGBTQ Customers

July 13th, 2023

Following a recent Supreme Court ruling which granted an evangelical wedding vendor the legal right to turn down same-sex couples, some businesses have been emboldened to deny service to LGBTQ customers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 200 Comments »

Supreme Court Rules Christian Web Designer Can Turn Down Gay Couples

June 30th, 2023

Evangelical Christian web designer Lorie Smith just won the legal right to discriminate against same-sex couples. She says that providing service to same-sex couples violates her religious freedom, and the court agreed. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 382 Comments »

Majority-Muslim City's Ban on Pride Flags Ignites Controversy

June 22nd, 2023

The Hamtramck, Michigan city council just voted to ban the LGBTQ Pride flag from being flown at government buildings because it could potentially offend the religious sensibilities of local residents. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 109 Comments »

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