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Donald Trump unleashes torrent of transphobic ads in last leg of 2024 election

Donald Trump is using fear of transgender people to try to win the election.

Liberals, Conservatives Alike Praise High Court's Religious Accommodations Ruling

The court set a new standard for consideration of religious accommodations in the workplace but did not rule on the merits in the case of a man who refused to work Sundays because of his Christian beliefs.

Romney Promises to Honor the Institution of Marriage

The Republican nominee gave a nod to religious conservatives in his acceptance speech in Tampa.

Same-sex marriage foes rally in Boston

Conservative religious and political leaders rallied in Boston on Sunday in opposition to same-sex marriage, arguing that their rights to religious expression are being threatened.

Antigay religious leaders claim their freedom is under attack

Religious conservative leaders, sensing declining alarm over same-sex marriage, are claiming that the debate over homosexuality has prompted attacks on religious freedom.

New York Marriage Law Survives Legal Challenge

A New York state appeals court upheld the marriage equality law against a challenge brought by a conservative religious group.

Marco Rubio Courts Religious Right, Football Fans

The candidate appoints a so-called religious freedom advisory board featuring Rick Warren and other prominent conservatives.

Dominican Rep. Lets Gay Couple Wed But There's a Catch

Two men, one British and one Dominican, are the first same-sex couple to tie the knot in this religiously conservative Caribbean nation.

University Asks Supreme Court to Let It Block LGBTQ+ Club

(CNN) Yeshiva University's demand comes after the court ruled in favor of religious conservatives in two cases last term.

Religious Right Loves 'License to Discriminate' in Health Care

Religious conservatives such as (from left) Tony Perkins, Kristen Waggoner, and Mat Staver are praising new Health and Human Services moves.

Catholic Bishops: Trans People Don't Exist

Affirmation of transgender identity goes "against reason," say Catholic bishops and other conservative religious figures. Others beg to differ.

Trans Woman Brutally Murdered in Turkey

Hande Kader's death marks another tragedy for LGBT people in a country struggling to survive religious conservatives and an unstable political regime.

Reactions to Exodus Closure: Pro, Con, and Other

Some religious conservatives denounce the action while others agree 'ex-gay' therapy doesn't work, and LGBT activists say there's more to be done.

The Real Meaning of Santorum

Social conservatives are searching for a hero, and Rick Santorum's antigay views have helped him claim the mantle of religious freedom fighter.

Meet the Dragon Dads: The Mormon Fathers Fighting for Their LGBTQ+ Kids

Fathers from conservative religious backgrounds have band together in a private support group, fostering a culture of acceptance and advocacy for their LGBTQ+ children.

WATCH: Mike Huckabee Isn't a 'Homophobic' 'Hater'

Despite his opposition to marriage equality, Fox News pundit Mike Huckabee assured a group of religious conservatives that he's not on the wrong side of history -- just the 'right side of the Bible.'

Some black preachers embrace homosexuality

Religious leaders and politicians attended a revival meeting Sunday in New York to stand up against the antigay rhetoric coming from pulpits in many conservative parishes

N.H. Civil Union for Bishop Robinson and Partner

Despite the near certainty of death threats and more outcry from other religious and conservative groups, Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson plans to enter into a civil union with his partner on Saturday.

Canada approves gay marriage

Canada would become only the third country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage under landmark legislation passed late Tuesday in the House of Commons despite fierce opposition from Conservatives and religious leaders.