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Is There an Anti-Trans “Holy War” Brewing? Leaked Emails Cause Alarm

March 24th, 2023

Leaked emails between South Dakota officials and anti-trans lobbyists are sparking widespread concern among LGBTQ+ rights groups due to their stark opposition to transgender rights and Christian nationalist language. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 29 Comments »

Ancient Judaism Recognized Wide Variety of Genders, Scholars Say

March 22nd, 2023

Did Jews in the second century have a more nuanced and complex understanding than we do now? Religious scholars say that ancient Judaism recognized eight different genders, far more than the binary view we have today. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 29 Comments »

Gay Priests Beware: Catholic Group Using Grindr Data to Track Clergy Members

March 16th, 2023

A Catholic nonprofit is allegedly paying millions of dollars on the internet data marketplace to find priests using gay dating apps like Grindr. Is it a gay witch hunt, or are they holding priests to their celibacy vows? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 65 Comments »

Rainbow Church Steps Spark Heated Controversy in Viral Video

March 15th, 2023

In a viral video, a man confronts an elderly woman painting a rainbow on the steps outside of a Sydney church - which was later vandalized. He says that what she's doing is an "abomination," and asks her to repent. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 18 Comments »

Clergy with Transgender Children Push Back on Anti-Trans Laws

March 2nd, 2023

Anti-transgender bills have been sweeping through the legislative halls of states nationwide, as the issue engulfs the world of politics. Now, clergy who are parents of trans kids are fighting back against the laws. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 110 Comments »

Florida Oversight Board Will Monitor Disney Content For "Wokeness"

March 2nd, 2023

Thanks to a newly passed law, many of Disney’s financial decisions will now be subject to review by a board that critics say is heavily biased against any entertainment content that could be seen as “woke.” Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »

Christian College Axes Concert Over Gay Singer

February 17th, 2023

Popular a capella group The King's Singers had a performance canceled at a private Christian college in Florida just two hours before showtime. The school's reasoning? One of the singers is openly gay. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 116 Comments »

LGBTQ Gamers Boycott New Harry Potter Game

February 9th, 2023

LGBTQ gamers are boycotting the new Harry Potter video game amidst ongoing controversy regarding author J.K. Rowling’s comments about transgender people. Will the protests against Hogwarts Legacy be successful? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 47 Comments »

Pope Francis Says That Being Gay Is "Not a Crime"

January 26th, 2023

In a recent address, Pope Francis declared that being gay is “not a crime” and argued that laws which criminalize homosexuality are inherently “unfair.” However, not all Catholics are open to this message. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 120 Comments »

Move Over Drag Queens: Library Hosts Controversial "Pastor Story Hour"

January 23rd, 2023

A Massachusetts pastor had his "Pastor Story Hour" event revoked, then reinstated following blowback). At the event, he read anti-LGBTQ books aimed at children, and members of the community aren't happy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 73 Comments »