LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 11 of 33
April 18th, 2022
Is dressing in drag inappropriate for a teacher to do in front of students? A Wisconsin teacher is in hot water after performing a full song and dance drag routine at an assembly to cap off 'Fine Arts Week'.
Here We Go Again: Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher For... Being Gay
April 4th, 2022
A teacher at a private Catholic school says she was discriminated against when the school fired her for her same-sex marriage, arguing that the school ignores other sinning teachers and only focused on her.
"Don't Say Gay" Copycat Bills Spreading Across America
March 25th, 2022
Obviously inspired by Florida's wildly controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill, numerous states are proposing their own versions of the bill, some even more draconian in their restrictions on what teachers can and cannot say.
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.
Florida Passes Controversial "Don't Say Gay" Bill
March 14th, 2022
Florida's highly controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill just passed a Senate vote, and is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature. Now students across the state are protesting by walking out of their classrooms.
Can a Christian Website Designer Turn Away Gay Clients? Supreme Court to Decide
February 28th, 2022
One Christian website designer took a case a case against Colorado to the Supreme Court, arguing her state's anti-discrimination laws, which protect LGBTQ people, violate her freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
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?
Florida Advances Controversial 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
January 28th, 2022
Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is advancing through the legislature at lightning speed, and could soon make it illegal to for educators to acknowledge the existence of gay people to their young students.
Where Does Pope Francis Stand on LGBTQ Rights?
January 28th, 2022
There's no doubt that Pope Francis has overall been more progressive in his views on LGBTQ issues than previous pontiffs. However, his actual track record is fairly confusing. Where does Francis stand?
New Jersey Officials Tell Chick-Fil-A: Get Out
January 20th, 2022
One New Jersey mayor is trying his best to keep Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A out of a rest stop along the Jersey Turnpike, arguing that their prior opposition to same-sex marriage justifies a ban.
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