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This Is How Conservatives Manufactured an LGBTQ+ Rights Supreme Court Case

LGBTQ+ rights face a major setback in the United States, all because one woman wants to deny queer people a service that may have not been actually asked for in the first place.

Biden Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis is limited in scope, but the president says he's "deeply concerned" that it could invite more discrimination.

14 Supreme Court decisions that changed the landscape for LGBTQ+ rights

Several of them came on today's date, June 26.

The Best Response to SCOTUS Decisions? Vote.

"The answer to 303 Creative is to get the 240+ million eligible voters in this country to the ballot box."

Homophobic Colorado Web Designer Returns to Trial Court After Supreme Court Win

Lawyers for Lorie Smith and the state agreed to work together on an order stating she won't be punished under Colorado's antidiscrimination law.

Oregon Antigay Bakers' Case to Be Reviewed in Light of Supreme Court Ruling

So it begins: The Supreme Court orders a review of the discrimination finding against Aaron and Melissa Klein, who turned away a lesbian couple.

Mitch McConnell’s Dream of a Segregated U.S. Is Being Realized

From their gilded perch, the ‘segregationist six” create an America only accessible to white, straight, wealthy Christians.

Supreme Court Rules 6-3 to Limit LGBTQ+ Protections, Rules in Favor of Homophobe

This court has ruled that businesses open to the public can discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.

Colorado to pay $1.5M to settle anti-marriage equality 303 Creative SCOTUS case

Web designer Lorie Smith claimed anti-discrimination laws violated her First Amendment rights; a conservative U.S. Supreme Court majority agreed.

'Sopranos' Star Michael Imperioli Forbids 'Homophobes' From Watching His Work

"Thank you Supreme Court for allowing me to discriminate and exclude those who I don’t agree with," the actor wrote on Instagram.

Here's how queer couples can protect their marriage under a new Trump administration

Experts don't see an immediate threat to marriage equality, but they recommend some proactive steps for protection.

'The View' Co-Host Says She Agrees With SCOTUS Ruling in Gay Wedding Website Case

Alyssa Farah Griffin voiced her opinion during a charged discussion on The View.

Pete Buttigieg Slams SCOTUS 303 Creative Ruling: A 'Solution Looking for a Problem'

The Transportation Secretary discussed the case on CNN's "State of the Union."

Woman in Anti-LGBTQ+ SCOTUS Case Did Make a Wedding Website: Report

Lorie Smith said she couldn’t design wedding websites out of fear of retaliation for her beliefs, but it turns out she designed at least one before making a legal challenge.

Texas Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples, Cites Supreme Court Decision

She claims that the decision that allowed a Colorado web designer not to be forced to create a site contrary to her beliefs extends to her view that only heterosexual couples should be married.

SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett Urged to Skip LGBTQ+ Rights Case

Barrett's membership in the anti-LGBTQ+ group People of Praise raises doubts about her objectivity, former members say.

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.

Masterpiece Cakeshop Owner Refused to Serve Trans Woman

The woman filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission; bakery owner Jack Phillips responded by filing a lawsuit against the state.

Virginia teacher fired for refusing to use trans student's pronouns awarded $575,000

Peter Vlaming, a former French teacher at West Point High School, filed a lawsuit in 2019 after he was fired for discriminating against a student by refusing to use his pronouns.

Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Washington State’s Conversion Therapy Ban

The far-right extremist group Alliance Defending Freedom brings a case that threatens to undo protections for LGBTQ+ minors from dangerous and abusive conversion therapy.

Amy Coney Barrett Has Ties to Right-Wing Group in LGBTQ+ Rights Case

The Supreme Court justice will hear a case from a client represented by the anti-LGBTQ+ Alliance Defending Freedom, where Barrett has been part of a lecture program.