LGBTQ+ People Are Facing Increased Persecution, Violence, Ethiopian Activists Say
Government authorities are raiding venues thought to be LGBTQ-friendly, while social media videos are encouraging violence against queer Ethiopians.
August 12, 2023
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Op-ed: Indiana's Law Is a Segregation-Era Throwback
A century ago, politicians claimed that 'religious freedom' required legal racial segregation. Today, they're making the same claim against LGBTs.
March 27, 2015
Ted Cruz: 'Mandatory Gay Marriage' Is Our 'Greatest Threat'
The Texas senator and presidential candidate went for full-blown hyperbole on a right-wing talk show this week.
May 15, 2015
Sessions to Far-Right Group: 'Religious Freedom' Guidance Coming Soon
Jeff Sessions's closed-door speech to the Alliance Defending Freedom, now published on a conservative site, promises guidance that many fear will allow discrimination.
July 16, 2017
Values Voter Summit Speakers Stand Behind Kavanaugh, Praise Trump
Speakers dismiss sexual assault allegations against the Supreme Court nominee and say Trump has created a "golden time."
September 21, 2018
The Religious Freedom Argument Is a Sham
We must continuously challenge the idea that we are the aggressors in the current culture wars.
August 1, 2016
TRUMP ATTACKS LGBT AMERICANS WITH LICENSE TO DISCRIMINATE
The "religious freedom" order means federal agencies and contractors could turn away LGBT people and others without repercussions.
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October 6, 2017
House Marks Orlando Anniversary With 'Shameful' Anti-LGBT Hearing
Democrats denounced the bill as "shameful," while Republicans and right-wing activists claimed that the First Amendment Defense Act is necessary to protect the beliefs of those offended by marriage equality.Â
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July 12, 2016
All Hands, Black and White, On Deck
The high number of African-Americans who voted to pass Proposition 8 may have surprised some people, but not the folks at the National Black Justice Coalition, a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering black LGBT Americans. NBJC's CEO offers some insights about the black-white divide and how to mend it going forward.
November 19, 2008
Supreme Court Hears LGBTQ+ Rights Case From Antigay Business Owner
The court will hear arguments on whether a business owner has the right to turn away same-sex couples because of her religious beliefs.
December 5, 2022
Trump Appointee Denounces 'Homo-Empire,' 'Tyrannical LGBT Agenda'
Merritt Corrigan of USAID is just the latest in a string of anti-LGBTQ+, antifeminist appointees in the administration.
June 11, 2020
Harris's campaign says Donald Trump is 'not up to the job' after transphobic Al Smith Dinner monologue
The former president clearly did not understand the assignment, while Vice President Kamala Harris did.
October 18, 2024
Vatican's tolerance of gay priests moves toward strict oversight
For more than four decades the Roman Catholic Church has followed its rules concerning gay priests while recognizing the reality of their presence. But the Vatican--as far back as 1961--has made it clear they are not wanted.
October 14, 2005
Survivor: Vatican
Under Pope Benedict XVI, the Roman Catholic Church is jumping at the chance to drive gay priests from its ranks. The move continues to divide the church
November 7, 2005
Op-ed: Why Immigration Still Matters
In this interconnected world, failing to pass immigration reform holds all of us back, says Janet Quezada of GLAAD.
February 10, 2014
LGBT People of Faith: Why Are They Staying?
On the eve of the pope's historic U.S. visit, a new study on LGBT people and religion shows surprising results.
September 17, 2015
Papal Visit Provokes Array of Protests
Pope Benedict XVI may not see them or hear them, but aggrieved Roman Catholic activists hope his U.S. visit this week will help them draw attention to issues ranging from the ordination of women and gay rights to sex abuse by priests and the Vatican ban on contraception. The groups have planned vigils, demonstrations, and news conferences to press their causes as the pope visits Washington and New York. On Monday evening, the eve of his arrival, supporters of women's ordination will host what they are calling ''an inclusive Mass'' at a Methodist church in Washington, presided over by Catholic women -- including two who were recently excommunicated.
April 15, 2008
Why These Four Justices Rejected Marriage Equality
Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito, see today's landmark ruling for marriage equality as a dangerous thing.
June 26, 2015
In His Own Words: How I Went Undercover at Bachmann's Clinic
In His Own Words: How I Went Undercover at Bachmann's Clinic
July 9, 2011
Right Wing Lauds Trump's 'Religious Freedom' (Anti-LGBTQ) Record
Religious right leaders are saying he's the best president in modern history regarding their issues.
August 21, 2019