LGBTQ & Human Rights - Page 23 of 33
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.
What the Pope Said -- and Didn't Say -- in Myanmar
November 28th, 2017
Pope Francis has completed a visit to Myanmar, though not without severely damaging his image as a peacemaker. Interesting enough, it's not what he said -- but what he didn't say -- that has sparked backlash from humanitarian groups worldwide.
Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement
October 16th, 2017
When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons?
Gay Coffee Shop Owner Kicks Out Anti-Abortion Group
October 12th, 2017
Should a business be allowed to deny service to customers that have offensive beliefs? That’s the question being asked after a now-viral altercation between the owner of a Seattle coffee shop and members of an anti-abortion group. It all started when activ
U.S. Refuses to Condemn Death Penalty for LGBTQ People
October 11th, 2017
Human rights groups are furious after the United States voted against a U.N. resolution condemning the death penalty and the way it is used to target LGBTQ people around the world.
Judge Says Company’s Ban on Gay Weddings Akin to ‘Whites Only’ Sign
September 30th, 2017
A Minnesota couple who refused to do videography work for gay weddings was dealt a serious blow last week when a judge threw out their lawsuit. Carl and Angel Larsen, the owners of Telescope Media Group, were seeking to overturn a state law outlawing discrimin
Saudi Arabia Lifts Ban on Women Driving
September 29th, 2017
In a surprise decision earlier this week, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia announced that he will lift the country’s infamous ban on female drivers beginning in 2018.
Pope Francis Questions Whether Trump is Really Pro-Life
September 14th, 2017
In the wake of the White House’s decision to end the DACA program, Pope Francis had a sharp message for Donald Trump. If the president is truly “pro-life”, said Francis, then he cannot allow the children of immigrants – known commonly as “Dreamers” – to be thrown out of the country.
Anti-Gay Marriage Campaign in Australia Goes Viral
August 28th, 2017
Let’s say you are opposed to same-sex marriage, and are trying to prevent it from becoming law. You want to bring people over to your point of view, but polite tactics aren’t working. How far is it OK to go?
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