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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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 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.

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?

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.

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 143 Comments

Was Jesus Trans? Bible Holds Clues That Point to Yes, Reverend Says

February 23rd, 2022

One reverend stated last year that Jesus Christ "transgenders himself" multiple times in the Bible in a clip that's now making the rounds on social media. Was Jesus actually a norm-destroying hetereopatriarchy smasher?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 125 Comments

Was Jesus Transgender? German Bible Museum Says Yes

December 29th, 2021

Mere weeks before Christmas, a German Bible museum hosted a pro-LGBT exhibit, including performances of a play that recasts Jesus Christ as a transgender woman. Evangelicals weren't thrilled to see their savior as trans.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 140 Comments

Transgender Pastor Sues Church After Getting Fired For Coming Out

August 16th, 2021

Rev. Junia Joplin came out as transgender during a sermon broadcast last year. While she received accolades from many, she was let go from her job. Now she's suing her old church, citing gender identity discrimination.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 122 Comments

Critics Furious About Cross-Dressing Muppet on Children's Show

August 12th, 2021

Did Gonzo go gay? Some parents are asking that after a recent episode of Muppet Babies showed him in a dress. While some are calling for a boycott, others are praising the message of inclusion and acceptance.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 77 Comments

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