A top official in the Mormon church said Sunday that God himself told the president of the church to label gays as "apostates" and bar their children … [Read more...] about WATCH: Mormon Leader Says Compassion, God’s Will Inspired Church’s Horrific Anti-Gay Policy
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St. Pete Mayor: No Key to City for Anti-Gay MLK Day Speaker
An anti-gay pastor won't receive a ceremonial key to the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, after LGBT groups protested his selection as keynote … [Read more...] about St. Pete Mayor: No Key to City for Anti-Gay MLK Day Speaker
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Proposes Constitutional Amendments Targeting Gay Rights
Anti-gay Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called for a national convention to pass nine amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including several that … [Read more...] about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Proposes Constitutional Amendments Targeting Gay Rights
Anti-LGBT State Lawmakers to Unleash Another Tsunami of Bigoted Bills in 2016
At least 27 states are likely to see anti-LGBT legislation in 2016, according to a rather gloomy forecast released Friday by the Human Rights … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT State Lawmakers to Unleash Another Tsunami of Bigoted Bills in 2016
Methodist Pastor Who Came Out As Gay in Sermon Faces Possible Discipline – VIDEO
A Kansas pastor who came out as gay in a sermon last Sunday is now facing possible discipline from the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Cynthia … [Read more...] about Methodist Pastor Who Came Out As Gay in Sermon Faces Possible Discipline – VIDEO
Ted Cruz Bashes Trans Kids in Iowa, Names Anti-Gay Bigot Steve King Campaign Co-Chair
Sen. Ted Cruz is bringing the transgender "bathroom wars" to the Republican presidential primary, in an apparent effort to scare people into … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Bashes Trans Kids in Iowa, Names Anti-Gay Bigot Steve King Campaign Co-Chair
EEOC Backs Fired Gay Worker’s Lawsuit: ‘Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination’
In yet another step toward protecting LGBT people against job discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is urging a federal appeals … [Read more...] about EEOC Backs Fired Gay Worker’s Lawsuit: ‘Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination’
Oklahoma College President Proudly Flaunts Taxpayer-Funded Anti-LGBT Bigotry
Last month, we told you how dozens of religious educational institutions had sought and received waivers allowing them to discriminate against LGBT … [Read more...] about Oklahoma College President Proudly Flaunts Taxpayer-Funded Anti-LGBT Bigotry
Missouri Bill Would Require Police To Document Whether Stopped Drivers, Pedestrians Are Gay
Two Democratic Missouri state lawmakers, backed by the ACLU, want to gather data on the sexual orientation of motorists and pedestrians who are … [Read more...] about Missouri Bill Would Require Police To Document Whether Stopped Drivers, Pedestrians Are Gay
Indiana Governor, Jacksonville Mayor To Reveal Positions on LGBT Civil Rights Measures
After studying the issue for some 175 days, Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (above) suggested Tuesday that he'll finally reveal his position on a … [Read more...] about Indiana Governor, Jacksonville Mayor To Reveal Positions on LGBT Civil Rights Measures