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Jun 30 2023
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LGBTQ+ Advocates Fear Broader Discrimination After Ruling
A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a Colorado Christian graphic artist to refuse to work with same-sex couples has LGBTQIA+ people across the country worried about just how far the consequences will reach. The high court's conservative majority sided with Lorie Smith, a designer of wedding websites for heterosexual couples who argued that a ruling against her would force writers,
Newsmax (News)
Jun 30 2023
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The Supreme Court’s Decision on Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Is Incoherent
On ideological lines, the conservative-supermajority Supreme Court today voted 6-3 to allow a Colorado web designer to refuse to design websites for same-sex couples. No doubt, Republicans and others on the right will celebrate this decision, 303 Creative v. Elenis, in broad terms: businesses may now “turn away the gays.” But Justice Neil Gorsuch, who wrote the Court’s opinion, insists
Daily Beast
Aug 11 2023
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Lawsuit: Mass. Catholic couple says they were barred from fostering children over LGBTQ+ beliefs
A Catholic couple in Southampton is suing several officials within the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, claiming the state barred them from fostering children over their religious beliefs on gender and sexuality. In a federal lawsuit filed this week, Mike and Catherine “Kitty” Burke described themselves as “a loving couple who want to welcome children into their family.” Mike
Boston.com
Jul 07 2023
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Virginia Removes LGBTQ Youth Resources from State Website
The administration of Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin reportedly removed a page linking to various LGBTQ youth resources and community organizations serving the LGBTQ community after being pressured by a conservative media outlet. The list of resources appeared on a Virginia Department of Health website geared toward LGBTQ youth, which included links to Q Chat Space, which hosts
Metro Weekly
Jul 07 2023
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Glenn Youngkin Strips LGBTQ+ Young People of Resources in Virginia
As governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin has targeted the progressive policies of the two Democratic administrations in the state before him since he was elected after a campaign that falsely claimed that teachers secretly taught critical race theory to kids. Recently, Virginia’s Department of Health removed resources for LGBTQ+ kids seeking help after a right-wing media outlet, the Daily Wire
Advocate
Aug 10 2023
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Catholic couple says they were blocked from fostering child due to LGBTQ beliefs: 'Absolutely shocked'
A Massachusetts couple suing the state's Department of Children and Families (DCF) say they were "shocked" when they were first informed of the reason their foster application was denied. Mike and Catherine "Kitty" Burke, both devout Catholics, filed a federal lawsuit this week with the help of religious liberty group Becket Law, claiming that the state restricted them from fostering children
Fox News (Online News)
Jul 06 2023
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NC governor Roy Cooper vetoes 3 anti-LGBTQ bills
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three anti-LGBTQ bills that would have banned gender-affirming health care for minors, prohibited trans women and girls from participating in female school sports, and limited classroom instruction on LGBTQ topics. The bills, which were passed by the state’s Republican-majority legislature, are just another example of a record-breaking year of
New York Daily News
Aug 03 2023
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Florida effectively bans advanced psychology course over LGBTQ content, course developer says
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Florida has told school superintendents that the Advanced Placement psychology course offered to high school students violates the state's new law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, effectively banning the class, the nonprofit that develops the courses said on Thursday. The move is the latest by the administration of Republican Governor Ron
Reuters
Jul 05 2023
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Supreme Court LGBTQ 'Fake Case' Could be Reversed—Lawyer
As backlash grows over the Supreme Court's recent decision to rule in favor of a Christian designer who didn't want to make wedding websites for a gay couple in 303 Creative v. Elenis, allegations that the case hinged on a fake claim are gaining strength.
Lawyer Neal Katyal, who as acting solicitor general between 2010 and 2011 argued more than 50 cases in front of the Supreme Court,
Newsweek
Aug 03 2023
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Florida effectively bans AP Psychology course over LGBTQ content, College Board says
Florida "effectively banned" Advanced Placement Psychology classes in the state due to the course's content on sexual orientation and gender identity, the College Board said Thursday.
The state's Department of Education informed the College Board that its AP Psychology class is in violation of state law, the higher education nonprofit said in a statement. Florida's Parental Rights in
NBC News (Online)