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The Ruby Slippers sold for $32M had been stolen & lost for 13 years

Judy Garland's Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz went missing for over a decade. Now, they've been sold for $32 million at an auction.

Christian Pastor Stands Up Against Church for His Gay Son

The action brought minister Dave Struyk a shout-out on CNN's State of the Union, where his son Ryan is a producer.

Will David Geffen Take Over The LA Clippers?

Gay media mogul David Geffen was interested in purchasing the team in 2010, and now another chance at ownership is on the table.

Michigan School Superintendent Apologizes for Removing Books From Schools

He says that he was trying to lower the temperature by removing books that some parents were upset about.

Will the Supreme Court Protect People Like Me?

Rev. Dr. Julie Nemecek, a retired pastor, hopes the younger trans generation will never experience what she did.
 

Under Pressure, Michigan Adoption Agency Ends Antigay Discrimination

Bethany Christian Services agreed to place children with LGBTQ parents in order to maintain its state contract.

School Board Candidate Posts Nazi Rainbow Flag Online

He says that he didn't create the image but that he believes in what the image stands for as it pertains to the indoctrination of people into LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Genderqueer Comic Kelli Dunham On Getting (Thee) Away From a Nunnery

Genderqueer comic Kelli Dunham went from a sheltered childhood to the nunnery to taking center stage -- and is making the world a better place in the process.

Michigan Church Congregation Refuses to Remove LGBTQ+ Deacon

In Grand Rapids, a congregation was ordered to rescind the ordination of an LGBTQ+ deacon but is appealing the decision.

DADT Repeal Champion Endorses Gay Congressional Hopeful

Patrick Murphy endorsed Trevor Thomas, who is competing in the Democratic primary in Michigan's Third District, covering Grand Rapids.

Ruby Slippers Recovered, But Search for Thieves Continues

It took 13 years, but Dorothy's famous shoes have finally come home.

After Being Denied Communion, Lesbian Judge Welcomed by Other Church

A nearby church encouraged Judge Sara Smolenski to participate in an inclusive communion service.

Amid COVID-19, Could Sup. Court Rush a Ruling on LGBTQ Discrimination?

Rev. Christopher Roe worries about a potentially devastating decision during an already devastating time.