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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.

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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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LGBT Rights Take a Backseat to Religious Freedom in White House

August 10th, 2017

President Trump’s nominee for “Religious Freedom Ambassador” is causing extreme consternation among the LGBT community and its advocates. The president’s pick is Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, a man who critics say poses a distinct threat to LGBT rights. I

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Faith Leaders Speak out on Transgender Military Ban

August 8th, 2017

The recent decision by President Trump to ban all transgender people from the military caused quite the stir. Social media immediately lit up with passionate responses on both sides of the issue. Supporters of the ban were thrilled that the president made such

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Cake Wars: Should Christians Have to Bake Cakes For Gay Couples?

June 29th, 2017

In a surprise announcement, the Supreme Court declared that it will rule on the case of a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding.

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Mormon Girl Silenced After Coming out as Gay in Church

June 27th, 2017

A 12-year-old girl named Savannah took the stage in front of her entire Mormon church congregation during what’s known as a “Fast and Testimony Meeting”. Savannah stepped up to the microphone and proceeded to deliver a heartfelt speech revealing that she

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Oregon Embraces Third Gender Category: "X"

June 26th, 2017

After years of political pressure, Oregon will break new ground by becoming the first state in the U.S. to officially recognize a third gender: “X”. Thanks to a decision from the state’s transportation department, residents will now be given the choice t

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The Long Road to Acceptance

June 16th, 2016

As we reflect on the tragedy in Orlando with heavy hearts, it’s only natural to look for answers. Why did this happen? Some point to lax gun control laws, and others the rise in Islamic terrorism.

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Transgender Bathroom Policy: What Should Be Done?

April 22nd, 2016

Last year, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. It was a huge victory for the LGBT community, and represented the culmination of a decades-long campaign for marriage equality. While the fight for full equality is far from over, some

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History Made with First Buddhist Same-Sex Wedding

August 16th, 2012

For the first time ever, a Buddhist same-sex wedding ceremony was performed in Taiwan, marking an important milestone in the journey toward legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Asia.

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