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Burger King Feuds With Chick-fil-A Over LGBTQ Donations

June 10th, 2021

Do the politics of a restaurant matter? In a clear shot at Christian restaurant Chick-fil-A, Burger King said they'll make a donation to a pro-LGBT organization for every chicken sandwich sold during June.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 62 Comments

Pro-LGBTQ Bakery Experiences Worst, and Best, of the Internet

June 9th, 2021

A Texas bakery went viral after its post about LGBT Pride-themed cookies generated some nasty backlash from critics. But the real story was how the community rallied around this small business in the aftermath.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 44 Comments

Disney Launches Rainbow Merch for Pride Month, Defying Critics

May 11th, 2021

Disney's got a brand new line of 'Rainbow Disney' merchandise available online in anticipation of Pride Month, but some online are calling it 'rainbow capitalism,' and a performative and cynical cash grab.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 48 Comments

You've Got Hatemail: Church Kicks Out Lesbian Member in Viral Letter

April 21st, 2021

Should you be kicked out of church for being gay? A Georgia woman got a letter in the mail from her local congregation, telling her to repent her lesbianism or else she'll be disfellowed from her church.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 118 Comments

Lil Nas X Releases "Satan Shoes," Sets the Internet on Fire

March 30th, 2021

Rapper Lil Nas X just released 'Satan shoes', which sold out in minutes. The limited edition sneakers (only 666 made!) are black and red and feature an upside-down pentagram. Naturally, not everyone's thrilled.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

Gay Teen Suspended From School for Wearing Nail Polish

December 11th, 2020

An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 49 Comments

Christian Student Sues School Over Anti-Gay Shirt

November 3rd, 2020

In September, a public high school student in Tennessee was sent home for wearing a shirt that says 'Homosexuality is a Sin'. Now her family's suing the school district, saying that the students rights were violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 136 Comments

Is Marriage Equality at Risk? Supreme Court Questions Gay Marriage Ruling

October 10th, 2020

In a statement, Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas indicated their disapproval of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which legalized gay marriage nationwide, prompting fears it could be overturned.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 146 Comments

How Much Should Kids Learn About Sex? The Debate is Raging in Washington State

October 1st, 2020

Religious conservatives in Washington State are taking aim at a comprehensive sex ed bill that hasn't even gone into effect yet, hoping to overturn the bill this November. Their complaints? Well... everything.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 46 Comments

Pastor-Turned-Stripper: "My Sexuality is Sacred"

September 30th, 2020

Nikole Mitchell's career turn from pastor to stripper might seem a surprising career turn. But there are millions of Millennials who likely relate to her story of sexual repression and shame under 'purity culture'.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 63 Comments

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