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Minnesota Reps Propose Bill to Defund Libraries That Host Drag Queen Story Hour

March 13th, 2020

Republican Representatives in Minnesota aren't taking too kindly to Drag Queen Story Hour coming to their home state. A group of legislators are hoping to defund all public libraries that host the controversial events.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 151 Comments

Brigham Young University Approves - Then Disapproves - LGBT Students

March 12th, 2020

Brigham Young University showed signs of LGBT acceptance - Briefly. The school updated their handbook to allow behavior showing same-sex affection (like handholding), then a month later, suddenly reversed that directive.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 121 Comments

Evangelicals Object to Progressive Washington State Sex-Ed Guidelines

March 10th, 2020

A progressive, comprehensive sex education bill is about to pass in Washington State. Evangelical groups are incensed, pledging to fight the bill that promises frank discussions of LGBT issues in Washington classrooms.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 39 Comments

Evangelist Franklin Graham Sues UK Venues for Tour Cancellations Over His Anti-Gay Rhetoric

March 6th, 2020

Evangelist Franklin Graham is suing venues in the UK for canceling his upcoming speaking tour over his anti-LGBT views. Graham insists his right to free speech has been violated, and that this is religious persecution.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 30 Comments

How Are Churches Responding to Coronavirus?

March 6th, 2020

With coronavirus showing no signs of slowing down, churches the world over are having to get creative to keep their parishioners safe. Will emptying the fonts of holy water and stopping communion keep believers safe?

Science & Technology 11 Comments

Atheist Groups Furious After Oklahoma House Passes Bill Requiring 'In God We Trust' Signs in All State Buildings

March 5th, 2020

Oklahoma is considering a law that would require all 342 state buildings to display 'In God We Trust' signs. Atheists are outraged over what they believe to be a blatant violation of separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 60 Comments

Evangelicals Outraged Over Openly Gay Characters in Children's Media

March 3rd, 2020

LGBT people are finally seeing representation on the big screen, but not everyone is thrilled. Evangelical Christian groups and some lawmakers are protesting Disney and PBS for putting gay characters in media for kids.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 64 Comments

Nazis on Parade: Holocaust-themed Festival in Spain Causes Global Outrage

February 27th, 2020

A Holocaust-themed parade in Spain is drawing global criticism for its vulgar use of Nazi imagery, including dancing Nazis and floats decorated like crematoriums. Even if meant satirically, are images like that harmful?

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

Crystal Healing: Does This New Age Phenomenon Actually Work?

February 26th, 2020

Chances are you've heard of crystal healing: putting different crystals on different parts of your body to cure maladies as varied as anxiety, aches or pains, or lack of libido. Does this New Age technique actually work?

Science & Technology 44 Comments

Can Prayer Cure Coronavirus? Some Governments Think So

February 25th, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to fan fears of an impending pandemic, some government officials are turning to a familiar ally for combating dangerous threats: prayer. But is that really the best way to stop the spread?

Political & Religious Controversy 51 Comments

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