Texas: The Issue Is - Should places where drag shows are held be classified as sexually oriented business?

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
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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 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.

Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages

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

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

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.

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

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

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

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
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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
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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?
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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.