LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 22 of 33
March 5th, 2018
An offshoot of the original #MeToo movement, thousands of Muslim women have been using the hashtag #MosqueMeToo to come forward and tell their own stories of sexual assault and survival in the Muslim world.
Catholic School Teacher Fired For Marrying Same-Sex Partner
February 19th, 2018
First-grade Catholic school teacher Jocelyn Morffi was fired from her teaching position after marrying her same-sex partner. Now there are two questions: Was it legal, and was it moral?
Flying Sharia-Air? Meet the Flight Attendants Required to Wear Hijabs
February 2nd, 2018
Muslim flight attendants in Indonesia are now required to comply with sharia law and wear a hijab when arriving at one popular regional airport. Violators will face punishment from the religious police.
Hate Crimes Against Jews on the Rise
January 22nd, 2018
When someone mentions a hate crime, you probably picture an abhorrent act fueled by racist or homophobic sentiments. Recent data reveal that in some places, the group most likely to be the victim of a hate crime is Jews.
Texas Judge Insists "God Told Him" Defendant Was Innocent
January 22nd, 2018
A Texas judge is facing calls for resignation over his questionable conduct in the courtroom. Judge Jack Robison reportedly interrupted jury deliberations during a recent child sex trafficking case to insist that “God told him” the defendant was innocent.
Trump Sides with Religious Healthcare Workers on Abortion
January 19th, 2018
In a stark reversal of previous policy, the Trump administration announced yesterday that it will offer protection to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers who refuse to participate in certain procedures -- such as abortion -- due to their religious beliefs.
Gay Couple Orders Wedding Programs, Instead Receives Homophobic Pamphlets
January 18th, 2018
A same-sex couple in Pennsylvania was shocked when they opened a package that was supposed to contain programs they had ordered for their upcoming wedding. Instead, Stephen Heasley and Andrew Borg were treated to roughly 80 copies of a pamphlet titled “Understanding Temptation” that was filled with hateful anti-gay messages.
In Viral Video, “Ex-Lesbian” Claims the Bible Turned Her Straight
January 8th, 2018
In a controversial Facebook video that has gone viral, a self-professed “ex-lesbian” claims that gay people can become straight if only they pray hard enough. Emily Thomes starts off sounding like an LGBT advocate, talking about coming out at a young age,
Fall from Grace: YouTube Star Denounced After Filming Dead Body
January 2nd, 2018
One of YouTube's brightest stars, Logan Paul, is suddenly at risk of losing everything after he posted a highly controversial video in which he films -- and appears to laugh at -- the dead body of a suicide victim.
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.
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