Faith Of The Fathers: Missouri State Sen. Attempts To Block Birth Control Coverage For His Daughters
A Missouri state representative who wants to stop his daughters from accessing birth control recently won a victory in his ongoing suit against the Affordable Care Act’s contraception regulations when the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to hear arguments in his challenge to the regulations, thus reversing a lower court ruling that threw the case out on standing.
Battles Brewing Within the American Christian Community Over Marriage Equality
Christianity, like any religion, is far from a monolithic entity. With 217 known Christian denominations in the United States, there are bound to be some political and doctrinal differences. Still, few things have split American Christians like marriage equality
Ted Cruz Inspired By Business Owners Who Refused to Host Wedding for Same-Sex Couple
New EEOC LGBT Employment Protections Explained
Kentucky Clerk First to Be Sued For Refusing to Issue Marriage Licenses to LGBT Couples
Kim Davis, Rowan County clerk and one of recalcitrant Kentucky clerks who are refusing to issue marriage licenses to LGBT couples, is in the news again, this time as the first government employee to be sued for her (in)actions.
Dixie Discrimination: Ark. Law Attacking LGBT Protections Goes Into Effect
From Americans United's Wall of Separation blog:
Three Arkansas counties have refused to drop ordinances that ban anti-gay discrimination, despite a new state law designed to block them from enforcing the laws. The Associated Press (AP) reports that Little Rock, Hot Springs and Pulaski County are keeping the ordinances; a fourth municipality, Eureka Springs, has not yet reached a decision.
Faith 2 Action's Janet Porter Calls for Rehearing of Marriage Equality Case, Demands Help From Attorneys General
In an e-mail that's as abusive to the eyes as it is to the intellect, Faith 2 Action's Janet Porter has called upon the attorneys general of Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and Kentucky to join her motion to "Rehear Obergefell v. Hodges" before the Supreme Court (minus Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Elena Kagan, who must recuse themselves for performing marriages for same-sex couples).
Gun-Toting Pastor Urges Followers to Fight Marriage Equality
We get it. There are a lot of anti-marriage equality religious leaders out there. It's unfortunate, but it's true. However, most air their hate in the relatively sedate atmosphere of a church sanctuary. Most do not set up their web cameras, flip their baseball caps backwards, and reach for their trusty semi-automatic assault rifles in order to grace the world with their opinions.
Americans United Urges New York Supreme Court Not To Permit Wedding Venue To Discriminate Against LGBT Persons
Using Religion to Justify Illegal Workplace Discrimination More Likely After EEOC Title VII Decision
Americans United, Allies Ask Federal Appeals Court To Protect Non-Profit Employees’ Access To Birth Control
Kentucky's Anti-LGBT County Clerks Getting An Assist From State Politicians
Wheaton College Cancels Student Health Plan Due To Federal Contraception Requirements
Wheaton College, a Christian school of higher education in Illinois, is refusing to offer its student health plan this year after the Obama administration released new contraceptive accommodations for religious non-profits late last week.
AU Warns Texas Judge That Marriage Roadblocks Are Unconstitutional
Anti-LGBT Activists Ramp Up Rhetoric at Future Conference
'Hobby Lobby' Was Never About Religious Liberty
When the Obama administration's newly updated contraception accommodations came down late last week, anti-choice supporters showed their true colors.
Lawmaker Calls for Impeachment of TN Governor for Following the Law
Texas Religious Group Wastes Precious Oxygen on Vile Anti-LGBT Statements
In a news conference on Tuesday, July 14, Texas religious leaders launched a coalition called REAL MARRIAGE: One Man/One Woman for Life, which will target businesses and and politicians who support the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision. While the group refused to elaborate on their targets, they did waste oxygen on some incredibly vile statements.