Governor Bill Lee / Twitter The Tennessee legislature has passed a bill allowing adoption and foster care agencies to deny same-sex couples based on religious beliefs. Governor Bill Lee has … [Read more...] about Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Adoption Agencies to Deny Gay Couples; Governor Says He’ll Sign It
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Mike Pence Tells Cheering Crowd He ‘Couldn’t Be More Proud’ of New Rule Allowing Adoption Agencies to Reject Gay Couples: WATCH
Vice President Mike Pence spoke at an event Tuesday at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington observing National Adoption Month that was apparently packed with religious … [Read more...] about Mike Pence Tells Cheering Crowd He ‘Couldn’t Be More Proud’ of New Rule Allowing Adoption Agencies to Reject Gay Couples: WATCH
Georgia Senate Panel Approves Bill Allowing Adoption Agencies to Deny Gay Couples
The Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to refuse to place children with same-sex couples. Senate Bill 375 (“Keep Faith in Adoption … [Read more...] about Georgia Senate Panel Approves Bill Allowing Adoption Agencies to Deny Gay Couples
Kentucky Judge Who Refused Gay Adoption Cases Removed From Office: VIDEO
A Kentucky judge who refused to preside over adoption cases involving gay parents has been reprimanded and removed from office. In April, Judge W. Mitchell Nance preemptively recused himself from … [Read more...] about Kentucky Judge Who Refused Gay Adoption Cases Removed From Office: VIDEO
Judge Says No to Gay Couple’s Parental Rights: ‘You Can’t Overcome Biology’ – VIDEO
A lesbian couple on Monday had a case heard to determine if Indiana’s law preventing them from both being named on their child’s birth certificate is discriminatory. Jackie and Lisa … [Read more...] about Judge Says No to Gay Couple’s Parental Rights: ‘You Can’t Overcome Biology’ – VIDEO
Anti-Gay Texas Adoption Bill Would Also Ban Jewish, Muslim and Interfaith Couples
Texas lawmakers are to debate a bill that would allow faith-based adoption agencies to reject applications from gay, Jewish, Muslim and interfaith couples. While five other states have passed … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Texas Adoption Bill Would Also Ban Jewish, Muslim and Interfaith Couples
Nebraska Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Couples Contesting State Foster Parent Ban: VIDEO
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in favor of three couples contesting a state ban prohibiting same-couples from fostering and adopting. Striking down the ban as unconstitutional, the court … [Read more...] about Nebraska Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gay Couples Contesting State Foster Parent Ban: VIDEO
Gay Couple and Surrogate Children Stranded in Mexico After Adoption Agency ‘Went Into Hiding’
A gay couple are said to be stranded in Mexico with their three surrogate children after their adoption agency “went into hiding.” David Beard and Nicky Leonard Beard claim they were scammed by the … [Read more...] about Gay Couple and Surrogate Children Stranded in Mexico After Adoption Agency ‘Went Into Hiding’
Utah Bill Could Prevent Gay Couples From Adopting Children – VIDEO
With legislation extending penalties for hate crimes currently before the Utah Senate, a new bill was introduced last week that could infringe on the rights of same-sex couples. The bill was … [Read more...] about Utah Bill Could Prevent Gay Couples From Adopting Children – VIDEO
Arkansas Judge Rules Against Ban on Gay Parents Being Named on Birth Certificates
An Arkansas judge has ruled that three same-sex couples can now amend the birth certificates of their children to name both parents. Following the June Supreme Court ruling striking down same-sex … [Read more...] about Arkansas Judge Rules Against Ban on Gay Parents Being Named on Birth Certificates
