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Religious NHL Player Boycotts Team's Pride Night

January 20th, 2023

An NHL player is facing backlash for refusing to participate in his team’s Pride Night. Citing his Russian Orthodox faith, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov declined to wear a Pride-themed jersey. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 197 Comments »

Pride Standoff: Religious Employees Reject Rainbow Messaging

June 6th, 2022

It’s Pride Month, and you know what that means: parades, fairs, parties, and of course, rainbow corporate logos. But what happens when the employees of these companies disagree with that stance? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 215 Comments »

Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet

June 9th, 2021

A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 44 Comments »

Disney Launches Rainbow Merch for Pride Month, Defying Critics

May 11th, 2021

Disney's got a brand new line of 'Rainbow Disney' merchandise available online in anticipation of Pride Month, but some online are calling it 'rainbow capitalism,' and a performative and cynical cash grab. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 48 Comments »

Should Catholics March in Pride Parades?

June 6th, 2019

While some Roman Catholic leaders do participate in Pride events, many more do not – often citing their belief that homosexuality should not be celebrated. Continue Reading »

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The World's First Human Head Transplant

March 28th, 2017

An Italian doctor is readying a team of over 150 nurses and doctors to assist in performing the world's first head transplant surgery. He hopes to save the life of a man with a degenerative muscle disease, but experts say that pride may be clouding the doctor's judgment. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 51 Comments »

Supreme Court Slams Prop. 8, Jump-Starting Gay Weddings in California

July 1st, 2013

The U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings on June 26 in favor of marriage equality have ushered in a new era for same-sex couples in California, with many couples rushing to get married. Continue Reading »

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