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Evangelicals Cheer Texas Abortion Law: "God Bless Texas!"

September 7th, 2021

The Supreme Court declined to hear a last minute case challenging Texas's new abortion law. While pro-choice advocates fumed, evangelical Christians celebrated a major legal win for the pro-life movement. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 140 Comments »

TX Mayor During Historic Snowstorm: "Only the Strong Survive"

February 22nd, 2021

As millions of Texans are without power and struggling to survive during an unprecedented snowstorm, one local mayor took the opportunity to say that those without power are weak, lazy, and "looking for a damn handout!" Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 68 Comments »

Gay Teen Suspended From School for Wearing Nail Polish

December 11th, 2020

An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 49 Comments »

Pro-Life Politician: Seniors Should Die to Help the Economy

March 27th, 2020

The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, made headlines when he appeared on Fox News and suggested that the elderly are willing to die so the economy can bounce back. His comments drew quick condemnation. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 63 Comments »

Texas Megachurch Departs United Methodist Church Over Gay Debate

January 2nd, 2020

Last year, the United Methodist Church nearly split apart over the debate on how far to go on LGBT acceptance. One Texas megachurch is fed up with the debate and is simply leaving the denomination entirely. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 91 Comments »

Infamous Christian 'Hell House' Returns to Scare Teens Into Belief in God

October 17th, 2019

Every October, churches across the country host their own biblical twist on the haunted house. 'Hell Houses' are designed to scare teens into following Jesus, showing graphic depictions of sins like racism and violence. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 41 Comments »

Jesus Says Hello, But Texas Town Says Goodbye

July 11th, 2019

After a long and very public battle over a religiously-inspired roadside sign, city officials in Hawkins, Texas quietly took it down late last month. But the story behind this sign is worth a read. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 208 Comments »

Texas Set to Pass “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill

May 22nd, 2019

Texas lawmakers are preparing to pass legislation in response to the San Antonio City Council’s controversial decision to ban Chick-fil-A from setting up shop at their airport’s food court earlier this year. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 47 Comments »

Texas GOP Tries to Oust Muslim Councilman Over “Sharia Law” Fears

January 14th, 2019

Are Islam and conservatism inherently at odds? That the question a group of Republicans officials in one Texas county were forced to tackle last week. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 54 Comments »

Muslim Teen Tortured By Parents For Refusing Forced Marriage

March 30th, 2018

Forced marriage is an antiquated and cruel tradition, but contrary to popular belief, its horrors are not restricted to backwards places on the other side of the world. Just ask Texas resident Maarib Al Hishmawi, who paid a harsh price for standing up to her parents. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 28 Comments »