Televangelist Pat Robertson has died, but his anti-LGBTQ legacy will live on
Televangelist Pat Robertson, known as one of the nation’s most vicious anti-LGBTQ evangelical Christian leaders, has died at the age of 93. “Pat Robertson, longtime TV host, religious broadcaster, educator, humanitarian, and one-time presidential candidate, died at his home in Virginia Beach early Thursday morning. He was 93,” a Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) press release…
Mike Pence left stammering when CNN host points out his hypocrisy on trans youth
GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence could hardly respond when a CNN reporter pointed out his hypocrisy on LGBTQ+ issues. Pence argued that parental rights are paramount in one instance and then argued against parental rights when it comes to gender-affirming care. CNN held a town hall event for Pence last night – the same kind…
Which state is the most closeted in the US?
A new study from a market research firm in Austin, Texas reveals where in the U.S. the most people are questioning their sexuality. The unlikely answer comes from the politically red, religiously conservative Utah, a finding that earns the Mormon enclave the title “most closeted” among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. “The…
Don’t be fooled by boycotts: most Americans want companies to support LGBTQ community
The recently released “Accelerating Acceptance” study from the LGBTQ media monitoring organization GLAAD surveyed over 2,500 adults who don’t identify as LGBTQ. The survey found that 96 percent of survey respondents believe that schools should be safe places for LGBTQ students, 91 percent believe that LGBTQ people should live a life free from discrimination, 84…
Watchdogs warn Proud Boys planning big Pride Month protests nationwide
As Pride Month approaches, watchdog groups are warning that the neo-Nazi and vehemently anti-LGBTQ+ Proud Boys have big plans to disrupt events around the country. Many are worried they are going to get violent, as the group has a history of doing so. Heidi Bierich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, told…
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