Florida House Passes Bill Allowing Agencies to Refuse Gay Adoptions
Is there a Republican “war on gay” being waged in the state of Florida?
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ACLU Attorney: Religious Liberty Laws Could Let Husbands Hit Their Wives
An American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) attorney said Friday that Louisiana’s proposed religious liberty bill could allow husbands to hit their wives and would “dismantle the Louisiana legal system.” As reported at Nola.com, ACLU attorney Marjorie Esman said regarding husbands,
Politico’s Roger Simon Warns GOP that Supporting Religious Freedom is Political Suicide
By supporting religious freedom, Roger Simon says, “the potential candidates risk alienating the rest of the nation.” A closer look, however, reveals that this might not be the whole story.
Marshall University RA Shames Heterosexual Christian Students for Their ‘Privilege’
A resident advisor (RA) at Marshall University in West Virginia has placed a poster in a freshman dorm that attacks heterosexual Christian students by defining them as “privileged.”
Ben Carson Says ‘Rights of Christians’ Get Short Shrift in America
Dr. Ben Carson is calling for more attention to be given to Christians and their rights, suggesting that they are being passed over in favor of other concerns, such as gender identity and sexual orientation.
Boy George: I’d Still Play in Indiana
Openly gay pop singer Boy George stopped by Ora TV’s Larry King Now Wednesday, where he admitted that if given the opportunity, he would play a show in Indiana, despite calls to boycott the state over the newly adopted Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Elton John, Michael Stipe Call for Protection of Transgender Inmate Rights
Sir Elton John and REM singer Michael Stipe issued a joint statement Tuesday calling for the protection of transgender inmates in the Georgia prison system.
Gay Woman Apologizes to Christian-Owned Indiana Pizzeria, Sends Donation
A gay woman in Indiana has created a stir by coming out in favor of religious liberty, showing public support for Christian-owned Memories Pizza and their decision not to cater gay weddings.
Tom DeLay: The Left Bought into the Homosexual Agenda
Former House Majority Leader, Tom DeLay, joined “Breitbart News Sunday” radio program to discuss the media scrutiny over the Indiana religious freedom law.
Carly Fiorina: Apple’s Tim Cook a ‘Hypocrite’ on Religious Freedom Law
As America continues the debate over laws securing religious freedom, several of the nation’s CEO’s are taking sides. Apple’s Tim Cook, for instance, excoriated Indiana over its law. But former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is disgusted at how business leaders like Cook are acting.
Bay Area CEO: Jeb Bush Open to Changing His Views on Indiana Law
Jeb Bush’s Wednesday arrival in the Bay Area may have been met with initial criticism for his support of Indiana’s religious freedom law–which proponents, including Bush, say protects religious rights, while critics suggest it provides grounds for discrimination against LGBT Americans. But by the time he finished Thursday’s fundraisers, he had convinced at least one major donor that he was perhaps open to adjusting his views to appease a more liberal base.
LGBT Backlash: NCAA President Threatens to Move Indiana HQ
In wake of the Indiana legislature’s announcement that they would amend the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), NCAA president Mark Emmert expressed that his organization will determine where it will host future championships based on the content of the new law.
Carly Fiorina Condemns ‘Fact-Free’ Outrage, ‘Identity Politics’ in Indiana Debate
In the wake of the controversy surrounding both the Indiana and Arkansas religious liberty laws, presidential hopefuls have been weighing in either in defense or opposition to the laws.
IL Sen. Mark Kirk First Republican to Slam Mike Pence over Religious Freedom Law
Only days after a high-profile Democrat opponent announced a run to take his seat, Illinois Republican Senator Mark Kirk is coming out swinging. Not against his opponent, but against fellow Republican Mike Pence for signing Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
NIKE CEO Jumps on Anti-Indiana Bandwagon over Religious Freedom Law
The president and CEO of famed sports equipment company NIKE, Inc., Mark Parker, is jumping on board the anti-Indiana bandwagon with a public statement claiming that Indiana’s religious freedom law is “discriminatory.”
What’s Next for the Same-Sex Marriage Advocates
Gay activists and their leftist allies told us decades ago that same-sex marriage wasn’t on the agenda. All homosexuals wanted was the benefits of marriage, but not the title. That, of course, was a lie.
Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy Bans State-Funded Travel to Indiana
Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy took to Twitter Monday morning to announce he will be signing an executive order barring state-funded travel to Indiana in the wake of Gov. Mike Pence signing a Religious Freedom law.
34K Black and Latino Churches Cut Ties With Presbyterian USA After Same-Sex Marriage Approval
A coalition of 34,000 black churches has cut its ties with Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) in the wake of its recent vote to approve same-sex marriage.
Mike Pence’s Indiana Religious Freedom Bill an Issue in 2016?
With Indiana Gov. and potential 2016 GOP presidential contender Mike Pence signing “a controversial state Senate bill that simply states the government can’t interfere with people and businesses exercising their religious beliefs,” the media is now ripe with speculation that the issue may be in play in the presidential politics of 2016.
Kamala Harris Tries to Stop ‘Shoot the Gays’ Referendum
On Wednesday, California Attorney General Kamala Harris filed a motion with the Superior Court in Sacramento to stop the so-called “Sodomite Suppression Act” from being placed on the ballot in the state.
UN OK’s Same-Sex Spousal Benefits After US and EU Convince Countries to Abstain from Vote
The budget committee of the United Nations is usually sparsely attended and, to all but technical experts, downright boring, but on Tuesday morning it was packed and, for a budget committee meeting, downright lively, even contentious. The issue was spousal benefits for LGBT couples.
GAO Confirms: Planned Parenthood and Other Groups Use Taxpayer Funds to Promote Abortions
A newly released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report confirms that Planned Parenthood Federation of America and five other groups are using taxpayer funds to advocate for abortions as “reproductive health care.”
Uganda Paid US PR Firm ‘to Clean Up Image’ After Anti-Gay Bill
Kampala (AFP) – A row over a law banning homosexuality in Uganda has been reignited after it emerged that the government paid a US public relations firm to offset negative publicity, a report said Monday.
UN to Vote on Spousal Benefits for LGBTs
A razor-thin vote is expected Tuesday at the UN that pits the power of the UN secretary general against the UN member states over marital status benefits for LGBT employees. The question is: what is the basis for allowing spousal benefits to UN-employed couples who may be of the same-sex?
Kerry Washington Demands More LGBT Employment in Hollywood
Scandal star Kerry Washington was honored with the Vanguard Award at Saturday night’s GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, and used her acceptance speech to call for the employment of more LGBT people in the entertainment industry.
