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
Religious Freedom
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
SCOTUS Turns Down Case of Oregon Bakery That Refused to Bake Cake for Gay Wedding
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case involving the bakery Sweet Cakes by Melissa, which refused to bake a cake after they discovered it was for a lesbian's wedding. Sweet Cakes, … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Turns Down Case of Oregon Bakery That Refused to Bake Cake for Gay Wedding
Puerto Rico Governor Kills Anti-LGBTQ ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill Hours After Ricky Martin Denounces it in Open Letter
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló told legislators to axe an anti-LGBTQ "religious freedom" bill hours after Ricky Martin published an open letter denouncing it. Said Martin in the letter: "As … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Governor Kills Anti-LGBTQ ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill Hours After Ricky Martin Denounces it in Open Letter
Mormon Church Says It Opposes LGBTQ ‘Equality Act’, Pushing Lie That It Threatens Religious Freedom
Photo by Mark Burnett on Unsplash The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints came out against the LGBTQ Equality Act, which would protect LGBT people under existing civil rights laws. Because … [Read more...] about Mormon Church Says It Opposes LGBTQ ‘Equality Act’, Pushing Lie That It Threatens Religious Freedom
Gay Tennessee Couple with 9 Adopted Kids Speaks Out About Bill That Would Prohibit Them from Adopting: WATCH
A gay Tennessee couple with nine adopted kids is speaking out against a bill being considered in the legislature that would allow adoption agencies to deny same-sex couples based on religious … [Read more...] about Gay Tennessee Couple with 9 Adopted Kids Speaks Out About Bill That Would Prohibit Them from Adopting: WATCH
Georgia Republicans Introduce ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill That Would Allow Businesses to Deny LGBTQ People: WATCH
Georgia Senator Marty Harbin Georgia Republicans have introduced an anti-LGBTQ "religious freedom" bill similar to one vetoed by Governor Nathan Deal in 2016, but this time, Governor Brian Kemp has … [Read more...] about Georgia Republicans Introduce ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill That Would Allow Businesses to Deny LGBTQ People: WATCH
Anti-Gay Baker Jack Phillips in Court Again, This Time for Refusing Transgender Woman
Jack Phillips, the anti-gay baker at the center of the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case, was back in court this week, facing another complaint of anti-LGBTQ discrimination. USA Today … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Baker Jack Phillips in Court Again, This Time for Refusing Transgender Woman
Ohio Lawmakers Consider ‘Pastor Protection Act’ That Would Shield Clergy from Performing Gay Marriages
The Ohio Senate is now considering a "Pastor Protection Act" that would shield clergy from having to perform same-sex marriages. The legislation says that "an ordained or licensed minister or … [Read more...] about Ohio Lawmakers Consider ‘Pastor Protection Act’ That Would Shield Clergy from Performing Gay Marriages
Trump Planning Regulation to Allow Federal Contractors to Fire LGBTQ Workers for Religious Reasons
Back in August, a directive issued by the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) broadly expanded the rights of businesses with federal contracts to raise a … [Read more...] about Trump Planning Regulation to Allow Federal Contractors to Fire LGBTQ Workers for Religious Reasons
