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Jewish University Closes All Clubs Rather Than Allow Pride Group to Meet

September 21st, 2022

A private Jewish university in New York is opting to close every university club instead of recognizing a pro-LGBTQ pride group. Should religious schools have the freedom to discriminate against LGBTQ students? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 22 Comments »

Christian School Baptizes 100 Students Without Parental Permission

September 9th, 2022

A Christian school in North Carolina is under water after parents found out that they baptized some 100 middle and high school students without parental knowledge. Is it okay to baptize kids without parental consent? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 78 Comments »

Faith Leaders Protest Anti-LGBTQ Policies in Schools

August 31st, 2022

As restrictive policies on LGBTQ issues sweep the nation's schools, gay kids are finding unlikely allies in some faith leaders. Some clergy are fighting back against the policies, which they say are downright dangerous. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 55 Comments »

Child Kicked Out of Religious School Over Lesbian Adoptive Parents

August 18th, 2022

A 5-year-old was kicked out of a private Christian school because her newly adoptive parents are a married lesbian couple. The school says it is simply upholding its values, but the parents in question are livid. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 184 Comments »

Here We Go Again: Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher For... Being Gay

April 4th, 2022

A teacher at a private Catholic school says she was discriminated against when the school fired her for her same-sex marriage, arguing that the school ignores other sinning teachers and only focused on her. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 70 Comments »

Texas Student Who Refused to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance Wins Settlement

March 31st, 2022

A Texas student is vindicated after fighting her former school district in court for years. She says she was punished for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, arguing that America is not free and just for all. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 28 Comments »

"Don't Say Gay" Copycat Bills Spreading Across America

March 25th, 2022

Obviously inspired by Florida's wildly controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill, numerous states are proposing their own versions of the bill, some even more draconian in their restrictions on what teachers can and cannot say. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 98 Comments »

Satanism 101? Elementary School 'Satan Club' Shocks Parents

February 22nd, 2022

If God can be in schools after hours, why not Satan? Parents in Illinois were shocked when their kids brought home flyers for an after-school 'Satan Club', but The Satanic Temple says their event is perfectly legal. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality | 207 Comments »

Parents Outraged After Bible Displayed Next to LGBTQ Titles at Virginia Library

December 28th, 2021

A Virginia library is in hot water after putting the Bible in a display on frequently banned books. Some found putting it on display next to "pornographic" books offensive, but some are wondering what the big deal is. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 45 Comments »

Gay Volleyball Coach Fired By Christian High School, Sparking Anger

August 27th, 2021

A gay volleyball coach at a private Christian school in Colorado says he was forced out after administrators discovered pro-LGBTQ posts on his social media. He says he was told to denounce homosexuality, or lose his job. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 78 Comments »