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A devastating incident in Cedar Park, Texas has left the community mourning the loss of Akira Ross, a young black woman who was killed by a stranger. Here’s the full story. Unexpected Tragedy According to the Austin American Statesman, police in Cedar Park, Texas, verified on June 6 that a woman named Akira Ross was … Read more

Speaker Mike Johnson, known for his affiliations with the conservative Christian movement, had made anti-LGBTQ+ comments just weeks before being voted speaker, adding fuel to the debate over LGBTQ+ rights. Here’s the full story. Dark and Depraved Speaking on a call with the World Prayer Network on October 3, Johnson shared his belief that American … Read more

In a significant and controversial ruling, the Supreme Court has sided with a Christian web designer in Colorado who wanted to be legally allowed to discriminate gay customers.  The Plan to Expand Her Business The case centered on Lorie Smith, the owner of 303 Creative, who sought to expand her business into the wedding industry … Read more

In a recent development, the state of Florida has found itself embroiled in a contentious debate over the curriculum of its Advanced Placement (AP) psychology course.  Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law The controversy began with the enactment of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law in March 2022. Signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation … Read more

A recent incident in Detroit’s Royal Oak School District has thrust education, gender identity, and parental rights issues into the spotlight, igniting debates. Here’s the full story. The Hiding System The reason for the uproar was Dr. Kimberly Martin, the district’s diversity chief, who inadvertently revealed a records system used to help students change their … Read more

Recently, two Trans male students, identified as J.C. and K.J., sued the University of Missouri for denying Trans-related healthcare despite receiving gender-affirming care the past year. Here’s the full story. The Lawsuit Their lawsuit against MU revolves around the denial of access to gender-affirming healthcare, a consequence of a ban signed by Missouri Governor Mike … Read more

In a pivotal statement, Pope Francis recently reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to being inclusive of LGBTQ+ individuals, despite certain regulations and restrictions. Here’s the full story. There Are Specific Rules During his return flight from the World Youth Day Catholic festival in Lisbon, the 86-year-old addressed reporters, acknowledging that while the Church is open … Read more

Recently, an incident of vandalism occurred during a Pride Spirit Day event at Marshall Simonds Middle School in Burlington, Massachusetts. Reports indicate that students destroyed rainbow decorations and expressed intolerance through chants and actions. Here’s the full story. Young Students Vandalize Pride Day Celebrations During the Pride Spirit Day event, eighth-grade students at Marshall Simonds … Read more

The MCM London Comic-Con recently found itself at the center of a controversy surrounding a planned Harry Potter-themed panel for its October event. Here’s what happened. The Threat The event organizers decided to cancel the panel after facing pressure from the LGBTQ group Switchboard, who threatened to withdraw from hosting the first pride lounge if … Read more

In a groundbreaking move, the California Assembly passed a historic resolution on September 6, recognizing August as Transgender History Month. Here’s the full story. The New Resolution The resolution, authored by Assembly member Matt Haney, a Democrat representing San Francisco, marks a significant milestone as California becomes the first state in the nation to officially … Read more

Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today and a prominent evangelical leader, has raised a poignant alarm about the direction in which Christianity is heading. Here’s the whole story. Christianity is Veering Too Far to the Right Moore believes evangelical Christianity is veering too far to the right, where even the teachings of Jesus, as … Read more

A high school in Broward County, Florida, found itself in the midst of a dispute as its principal and four top staff members were reassigned to “non-school sites.” Here’s what happened. The Reason The reassignments come as investigators looked into allegations that the school violated a state law that prohibits “improper student participation in sports.” … Read more

A recent Gallup poll has shed light on the evolving attitudes of Americans toward transgender athlete participation in sports. Here’s the whole story. The Poll The Gallup poll conducted in 2023 reveals a significant shift in public sentiment regarding Trans athlete participation. There’s an Increase Nearly 70 percent of Americans now believe that athletes should … Read more

In a shocking turn of events on his 32nd birthday celebration, Gilbert Ignatius found himself in a distressing ordeal in the capital of Qatar, Doha, which led to his deportation from the country. Here’s the full story. A Harrowing Experience Ignatius, a former Qatar Airways flight attendant who relocated from Indonesia in 2016, recounted his … Read more

Recently, the Don’t Say Gay Law was proposed to be expanded by Florida State Republican Ryan Chamberlain aimed at prohibiting workplaces from using preferred pronouns of colleagues The Objectives The bill’s core objectives included banning the use of preferred pronouns and protecting employees from repercussions linked to actions stemming from religious or biology-based beliefs.  Defining … Read more

Florida Mayor Donna Deegan was slammed by “Disgusted” Republicans for her decision to participate in River City’s Pride events. Here’s the full story. The Event In an online post, Mayor Deegan expressed her joy in celebrating diversity and inclusion by making history as the first mayor to appear as the Grand Marshall of the River … Read more