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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

LGBTQ & Human Rights 122 Comments

Alabama Senate Candidate: America "Already Under Sharia Law"

September 29th, 2017

In America, religion and government are supposed to be independent of one another. But don’t tell that to Judge Roy Moore, the frontrunner in Alabama’s upcoming Senate race. Moore, an outspoken Christian, has a long track record of acting upon his faith wh

Political & Religious Controversy 67 Comments

Kansas Inmate Sues "Pro-Christian" Prison

September 25th, 2017

A correctional facility in Topeka, Kansas has been accused of distributing Christian propaganda and pressuring inmates to convert. The allegations stem from a lawsuit filed by a current inmate who insists their rights have been violated.

Political & Religious Controversy 134 Comments

Satanic Temple Suing Missouri Over Anti-Abortion Laws

September 14th, 2017

The Satanic Temple is filing a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging that the state’s anti-abortion laws violate their religious beliefs. The conflict began when a Missouri resident and Satanic Temple member (referred to in the lawsuit as “Mary

Political & Religious Controversy 185 Comments

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

LGBTQ & Human Rights 112 Comments

Polygamy Lives on in Town Run by Mormon Cult

July 31st, 2017

Ever fantasized about taking more than one wife? Although technically illegal, the practice of polygamy lives on in certain remote areas of the U.S. One of the most infamous (and ominous) of these places is a storied Mormon commune on the border between Arizon

Political & Religious Controversy 34 Comments

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.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 583 Comments

Anti-Muhammad Billboard Angers Muslims

June 13th, 2017

A controversial billboard overlooking a busy highway in Indianapolis has drawn mounting criticism from the area’s Muslim community. The message makes a sarcastic (and not so subtle) reference to the Prophet Muhammad.

Political & Religious Controversy 1018 Comments

Citing "Religious Tradition", New Jersey Won't Ban Child Marriage

May 23rd, 2017

Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a law that sought to ban child marriage across the state. If enacted, it would have made New Jersey the first state in the country to outlaw marriage for children under the age of 18. As of now, chi

Political & Religious Controversy 114 Comments

New Alabama Law Prevents Adoptions by Gay Couples

May 15th, 2017

Alabama has recently passed legislation that would allow for private adoption agencies to refuse to house orphaned children in the homes of gay couples.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 111 Comments

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