LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 12 of 32
December 1st, 2021
A Christian florist who spent eight years in the Washington State courts for her right to deny service to a same-sex couple has finally thrown in the legal towel, agreeing to settle with the two men.
Fahrenheit 2021? Virginia School Board Wants to Burn "Sexually Explicit" Books
November 12th, 2021
A Virgina school board recently voted to remove "sexually explicit" books from school libraries following complaints from parents. But two board members said they'd actually like to see the books burned.
School Field Trip to Gay Bar Sparks Outrage in Florida
November 5th, 2021
A Florida elementary school is receiving major backlash after their field trip to a local gay bar made national news. They say it was to teach kids about community and the workforce, but some parents are outraged.
Gay Volleyball Coach Fired By Christian High School, Sparking Anger
August 27th, 2021
A gay volleyball coach at a private Christian school in Colorado says he was forced out after administrators discovered pro-LGBTQ posts on his social media. He says he was told to denounce homosexuality, or lose his job.
Life Under Sharia Law: Afghan Women, LGBT People Fear for Future
August 19th, 2021
The Taliban are retaking Afghanistan. Many women and homosexuals across the country fear their very lives will be in danger, with women living under the draconian Sharia law, and homosexuals facing the death penalty.
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.
A Nonbinary Viking? New Discovery Challenges Medieval Gender Roles
August 13th, 2021
Were Vikings more progressive on gender than we are today? That's what many archaeologists are asking following the discovery that an important Viking tomb contains a nonbinary, gender nonconforming individual within.
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.
Lesbian Couple Denied Wedding Tuxes By Christian Business Owner
July 1st, 2021
A lesbian couple in Florida was shocked when the local business they intended to rent their wedding tuxedos from suddenly cancelled their order on religious grounds just a few months before the wedding.
Army Chaplain Compares Transgender People to "Flat-Earthers"
June 30th, 2021
Should a military chaplain be punished for voicing his opposition to transgender troops? The Army apparently doesn't think so, after dropping a reprimand for a chaplain who called transgender soldiers "mentally unfit."
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