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Christian University Fires Staff Over Pronouns in Email Signatures

May 24th, 2023

Houghton University, a Christian school in New York, fired two employees after they refused to remove pronouns from their email signature, and they say the school's pronoun policy only exists to be trans-exclusive. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 64 Comments »

MLB Team Rescinds Invite to Controversial LGBTQ Group After Catholic Backlash

May 22nd, 2023

The LA Dodgers recently rescinded an invitation to honor a controversial LGBTQ+ activist group at an upcoming Pride Night. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence dress as nuns, prompting Catholic outrage. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 135 Comments »

"God is Trans" Exhibit at Manhattan Church Prompts Outrage

May 11th, 2023

Is God transgender? An exhibit entitled 'God is Trans' created by artist Adah Unachukwu debuted at a New York City church recently, prompting widespread outrage online and even from some parishioners. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 94 Comments »

Dylan Mulvaney: God Didn't Make a Mistake With Me

April 24th, 2023

Transgender activist, TikTok star, and Bud Light fan Dylan Mulvaney recently explained her relationship with God, saying that God didn't make a mistake with her or her gender identity. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 216 Comments »

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 | 112 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 | 124 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 »

Catholic Diocese Debuts Strict Gender and Pronoun Policies

January 6th, 2023

The Diocese of Des Moines is instituting a whole host of controversial gender-related policies, encompassing everything from bathroom usage, to sports and athletics, to preferred pronouns. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 73 Comments »

Sermon About Transgender Jesus Leads to Cries of "Heresy!" at Trinity College

November 29th, 2022

A research fellow at Trinity College in Cambridge recently made headlines for a sermon claiming that Jesus Christ might be transgender- and the Dean of the University of Cambridge is backing him up. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 282 Comments »

Do Christian Teachers Have to Use Transgender Students' Preferred Pronouns?

March 21st, 2022

A Kansas teacher is suing her school district, arguing that they violated her religious freedom when suspending her over her refusal to use gender-affirming pronouns when referring to a transgender student. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 143 Comments »

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