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

October 11th, 2019

For the first time in history, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case about the employment rights of transgender individuals. The case involves a transgender woman who was fired from her job after announcing her transition and refusing to wear male clothes to work. With two new appointees by President Trump, how will the new court rule? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 38 Comments »

Christian Pastor Fired After Posting “Bruce Jenner Is a Man” Sign

January 17th, 2019

A California pastor has been ousted from his parish after putting up a controversial church sign calling out Caitlyn Jenner and the "sin" of homosexuality. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 279 Comments »

Dutch Man Tries to Legally Change His Age, Citing Transgender Movement

December 11th, 2018

A Dutch man seeking to legally change his age to be 20 years younger took the case to court, arguing that it was no different than changing genders. Unfortunately for him, the court didn't see it that way. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 6 Comments »

Children’s Hospital Eliminates Gender Markers from Patient Wristbands

September 25th, 2018

Children’s Hospital of Colorado has found itself at the center of controversy after a recent announcement that it will no longer be printing gender markers on the wristbands it gives to patients. LGBTQ groups support the decision, but critics say it could prove dangerous. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

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

August 17th, 2018

When the Supreme Court ruled in his favor back in June, Jack Phillips probably thought he’d cleared his last legal hurdle. But the Colorado baker who spent the last six years in the national spotlight for refusing to design a cake for a same-sex wedding has now landed back in court – this time in a case involving transgender rights. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 380 Comments »

Gym Bans Woman Who Objected to Transgender Locker Room Policy

July 19th, 2018

Transgender locker room policies are again under the spotlight after a recent incident at a Planet Fitness gym. Witnesses noticed a self-identified trans person hovering next a mirror near the women’s shower area for over an hour pretending to apply makeup while stealing glances at unclothed women. When one complained, the gym revoked her membership. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 136 Comments »

Indiana Teacher Forced to Resign After Refusing to Use Transgender Pronouns

June 13th, 2018

An Indiana high school teacher was forced to resign amid growing pressure from school officials after he refused to address transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns. He insisted it violated his religious beliefs, but school officials saw it differently. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Christian | 284 Comments »

Disney Show Featuring 'Boy Princess' Sparks Outrage

December 4th, 2017

The popular animated Disney show Star vs. The Forces of Evil recently debuted a young male character who likes to dress up as a princess, generating mixed reactions from viewers. The episode drew immediate backlash from numerous conservative groups, including the American Family Association. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 63 Comments »

Lost in Their Own Skin: Transracial in America

November 17th, 2017

A majority of people now accept the notion that someone's gender at birth doesn't necessarily match their real gender. Now, similar arguments are being made about race. Is transracialism real? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 48 Comments »

Faith Leaders Speak out on Transgender Military Ban

August 8th, 2017

The recent decision by President Trump to ban all transgender people from the military caused quite the stir. Social media immediately lit up with passionate responses on both sides of the issue. Supporters of the ban were thrilled that the president made such Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 349 Comments »