Democratic representative for Michigan's 13th district, Rashida Tlaib, who created a social media storm for having worn a traditional Palestinian robe … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Tells Crowd “We Will Impeach the Motherf—er.'”
Islam
Sinead O’Connor Converts to Islam, Changes Name
Sinead O'Connor has converted to Islam and changed her name to Shuhada’, she announced in a series of messages on Twitter. The Express reports: … [Read more...] about Sinead O’Connor Converts to Islam, Changes Name
Gay Muslim Imam to Open First LGBTQ Mosque in Australia
An imam in Australia is working to open the country’s first mosque for LGTBI Muslims, claiming that gay Muslims in the country lack support and safe … [Read more...] about Gay Muslim Imam to Open First LGBTQ Mosque in Australia
Islamic Preacher: Men Without Beards Can Cause ‘Indecent Thoughts’
An Islamic preacher in Turkey has said that men without beards “cannot be distinguished from women” and may cause “indecent … [Read more...] about Islamic Preacher: Men Without Beards Can Cause ‘Indecent Thoughts’
A Sinner in Mecca: This Gay Muslim Risked His Life to Reveal a Side of Islam Most Have Never Seen
Our TowleREAD audio series is back this week with Parvez Sharma's A Sinner in Mecca: A Gay Muslim's Hajj of Defiance, a new book that chronicles … [Read more...] about A Sinner in Mecca: This Gay Muslim Risked His Life to Reveal a Side of Islam Most Have Never Seen
Malaysian and Indonesian Muslim Groups Announce Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Rights
Leaders of Muslim groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have announced plans to boycott Starbucks because the chain supports LGBT rights. Malaysian … [Read more...] about Malaysian and Indonesian Muslim Groups Announce Starbucks Boycott Over LGBT Rights
Germany Gets ‘Liberal’ Mosque, Open to LGBT Muslims
Full-face veils are banned; Men and women, straight or gay, can pray together; Sunnis and Shiites, who in other parts of the world are engaged in … [Read more...] about Germany Gets ‘Liberal’ Mosque, Open to LGBT Muslims
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Urged To Repeal Brutal Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
A new report published by the PEN American Center and the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice has called on Nigerian President Muhammadu … [Read more...] about Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Urged To Repeal Brutal Anti-Gay Laws: VIDEO
STUDY: Number of People Calling Themselves ‘Christians’ Dives Over The Past Decade
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center finds that the number of adults who identify as Christian in the U.S. is steadily falling reports The … [Read more...] about STUDY: Number of People Calling Themselves ‘Christians’ Dives Over The Past Decade
Irish Government Says No to Religious Groups’ Call For ‘Conscience Clause’ In Marriage Referendum: VIDEO
A collection of Irish religious groups has sent a petition to Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald seeking a “conscience clause” that would allow … [Read more...] about Irish Government Says No to Religious Groups’ Call For ‘Conscience Clause’ In Marriage Referendum: VIDEO