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Is It Legal to Discriminate Against Transgender Employees? Supreme Court to Decide

October 11th, 2019

For the first time ever, the Supreme Court is hearing a case about the employment rights of transgender individuals. Can they be fired for transitioning?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 38 Comments

Tennessee Republicans Split on 'Near-Total' Abortion Ban

August 29th, 2019

A proposed 'near-total' abortion ban in Tennessee has some surprising opponents- Republicans. Seeing similar bills fail to hold up in court in other states, some Republican lawmakers worry the bill would be overturned.

Political & Religious Controversy 17 Comments

Supreme Court Throws a New Wrinkle Into Case of Christian Bakers

June 27th, 2019

The frosting is not yet set on this cake. That was the message sent by the United States Supreme Court after it vacated a ruling that effectively put a pair of Christian bakers out of business for sticking to their religious guns.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 212 Comments

Christian Radio Host Insists Satan Is Behind Kavanaugh Allegations

September 26th, 2018

In the wake of numerous sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Christian radio personality Bryan Fischer is insisting that "Satan and the demons from hell" are trying to bring Kavanaugh down.

Political & Religious Controversy 369 Comments

Kavanaugh Says Christian Groups Shouldn't Be Forced to Pay for "Abortion Drugs"

September 7th, 2018

During his testimony before Congress, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced criticism for referring to birth control as "an abortion-inducing drug" that religious groups shouldn't be forced to provide to employees.

Political & Religious Controversy 181 Comments

Colorado Baker Back in Court After Refusing to Make Cake for Transgender Woman

August 17th, 2018

While the Supreme Court ruled in his favor back in June, Jack Phillips has now landed back in court – this time in a case involving transgender rights.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 380 Comments

"No Gays Allowed": Tennessee Store Owner Defends Discriminatory Policy in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling

June 12th, 2018

A Tennessee store owner took a stand against gay rights by putting up a "No Gays Allowed" sign. After a photo of the sign was posted online, it quickly became the top trending topic on Twitter, and was seen by millions around the globe.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 139 Comments

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Baker Who Refused to Serve Gay Couple

June 4th, 2018

This morning, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding because of his Christian beliefs.

Political & Religious Controversy 112 Comments

Judge Says Company’s Ban on Gay Weddings Akin to ‘Whites Only’ Sign

September 30th, 2017

A Minnesota couple who refused to do videography work for gay weddings was dealt a serious blow last week when a judge threw out their lawsuit. Carl and Angel Larsen, the owners of Telescope Media Group, were seeking to overturn a state law outlawing discrimin

LGBTQ & Human Rights 122 Comments

Supreme Court: "Churches Can Have Government Money"

June 30th, 2017

In a surprise decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that churches should be eligible to receive government funding, as long as the money is used for a secular purpose. In a 7-2 ruling, the court decided that Missouri’s Trinity Lutheran Church was wrongfully

Political & Religious Controversy 65 Comments

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