Oregon mom sues state for denying adoption over her gender beliefs
The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.
The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.
Senate bills on drag queen performances cause heated discussion between Texas lawmakers
Tensions were high between Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick during Tuesday?s legislation while discussing Senate Bill 12, which would criminalize drag queen brunches in front of children, like at pride events and at drag brunch shows.
Tensions were high between Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick during Tuesday?s legislation while discussing Senate Bill 12, which would criminalize drag queen brunches in front of children, like at pride events and at drag brunch shows.
Texas Senate committee passes bills that would restrict drag shows
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
If passed, the laws would go into effect in September 2023.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
Drag Queen shows could disappear and become illegal in Tennessee
The state?s legislature is set to hear a bill that would ban live performances in public spaces or in places where children can see it. If passed, Tennessee would be the first to criminalize the shows.
The state?s legislature is set to hear a bill that would ban live performances in public spaces or in places where children can see it. If passed, Tennessee would be the first to criminalize the shows.
Texas: The Issue Is - Should places where drag shows are held be classified as sexually oriented business?
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
Three North Texas Republicans are pushing to ban children from drag shows. Frisco Rep. Jared Patterson wants to go a step further, making businesses change their classification to a sexually oriented business.
FOX Faceoff: Texas lawmakers file bills to define drag shows as sexually oriented businesses
The bill would limit performances in nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and other businesses. Republicans say they want the restrictions to protect children from these shows, but democrats believe it targets the LGBTQ+ community.
The bill would limit performances in nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and other businesses. Republicans say they want the restrictions to protect children from these shows, but democrats believe it targets the LGBTQ+ community.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Conservative lawmakers push for review of school board group’s guidance on transgender students
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Texas Freedom Caucus asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to weigh in on school board association’s guidance for navigating complex issues related to transgender youth.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
First openly bisexual contestant competing for Miss USA
25-year-old Rachel Slawson was crowned Miss Utah on Saturday and will go on to compete at Miss USA. The Utah native will follow in the footsteps of the former Miss Myanmar, who became the first openly lesbian woman to compete for Miss Universe in 2019.
25-year-old Rachel Slawson was crowned Miss Utah on Saturday and will go on to compete at Miss USA. The Utah native will follow in the footsteps of the former Miss Myanmar, who became the first openly lesbian woman to compete for Miss Universe in 2019.
Chick-fil-a changing the community contributions
The WYP panel discusses the changes made by Chick-fil-a in their giving program and the criticism that they 'caved' to special interests.
The WYP panel discusses the changes made by Chick-fil-a in their giving program and the criticism that they 'caved' to special interests.
Return of the HERO ordinance?
Greg Groogan leads this week's panel in a discussion about equal rights for the LGBTQ community in Houston and a possible return of the HERO ordinance.
Greg Groogan leads this week's panel in a discussion about equal rights for the LGBTQ community in Houston and a possible return of the HERO ordinance.