In pushing for religion to be given more prominence in U.S. foreign policy concerns, could Secretary of State Mike Pompeo be acting in bad faith? That’s what many human rights groups believe. In a … [Read more...] about Mike Pompeo’s Plan for a Hierarchy of Human Rights Could Serve to Undermine Them All – Including LGBTQ and Religious Freedom
Religious Freedom
SCOTUS 7-2 Ruling on Obamacare and Contraception Dramatically Expands Types of Employers That Can Cite Religious Objections in Denying Coverage
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled 7-2 (with liberal Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissenting) on the Affordable Care Act and birth control, handing the Trump administration … [Read more...] about SCOTUS 7-2 Ruling on Obamacare and Contraception Dramatically Expands Types of Employers That Can Cite Religious Objections in Denying Coverage
Anti-Gay Wedding Venue Sues to Legalize LGBT Discrimination Throughout Michigan
Rouch World (Facebook) A Michigan wedding venue that was investigated for turning away a same-sex couple is now attempting to legalize LGBT discrimination statewide. The owners of Rouch World, … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Wedding Venue Sues to Legalize LGBT Discrimination Throughout Michigan
Ron Reagan: My Father Would Have Considered Trump a Traitor and ‘Sh*t Down His Flabby Neck’
Ron Reagan, the son of President Ronald Reagan, says his father would have considered Donald Trump an incompetent traitor who is betraying the country. “My father would—although he might not use … [Read more...] about Ron Reagan: My Father Would Have Considered Trump a Traitor and ‘Sh*t Down His Flabby Neck’
Trump to Mark ‘National Religious Freedom Day’ With School Prayer Guidance, Oval Office Celebration
Hours after his impeachment trial formally convened, President Donald Trump will celebrate "National Religious Freedom Day" with an event in the Oval Office on Thursday afternoon featuring school-age … [Read more...] about Trump to Mark ‘National Religious Freedom Day’ With School Prayer Guidance, Oval Office Celebration
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
‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Facebook Post Saying ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’ is Suing Theatre Because Her Career is in Ruins
Oluwaseyi Omooba, who was due to play the lead role of Celie in Leicester’s Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome’s co-production of the Broadway musical of The Color Purple, was fired earlier this year … [Read more...] about ‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Facebook Post Saying ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’ is Suing Theatre Because Her Career is in Ruins
Arizona Supreme Court Rules 4-3 That Wedding Invitation Design Studio Can Deny Service to Gay Couples
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled 4-3 in favor of Brush & Nib Studio, a Phoenix-based invitation design house that refused to create wedding invitations for same-sex … [Read more...] about Arizona Supreme Court Rules 4-3 That Wedding Invitation Design Studio Can Deny Service to Gay Couples
Israel Folau Sues Rugby Australia for $10 Million Over Firing for Homophobic Remarks
Former Rugby Australia player Israel Folau has officially filed a lawsuit against the organization that fired him for homophobic remarks, seeking A$10m ($6.8m US). BBC reports: "He argues his … [Read more...] about Israel Folau Sues Rugby Australia for $10 Million Over Firing for Homophobic Remarks
Anti-Gay Australian Rugby Superstar Raises $460K in GoFundMe Money Beg for Defense of His Hateful Religious Views
Fired rugby superstar Israel Folau has raised nearly half a million dollars on a GoFundMe campaign after begging supporters to fund his legal defense. Folau, who is hoping to make $3 million on the … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Australian Rugby Superstar Raises $460K in GoFundMe Money Beg for Defense of His Hateful Religious Views
