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fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ mom in Oregon wins right to potentially adopt LGBTQ+ kids

A foster parent was granted the right to adopt despite refusing to comply with LGBTQ+ youth protection laws in Oregon.
fromChristianpost
1 week ago

NY pays $225K to end legal battle with Christian photographer over same-sex weddings

Under the terms of the agreement, the defendants will pay $225,000 in attorney's fees stemming from the litigation first filed by Carpenter in 2021.
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Christian group wins legal battle over preaching ban in west London

A church successfully overturned a council ban preventing them from engaging in public preaching and distributing religious materials.
#supreme-court
fromMedCity News
1 month ago
Healthcare

How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding to the Supreme Court's Preventive Care Ruling - MedCity News

fromMedCity News
1 month ago
Healthcare

How Healthcare Leaders Are Responding to the Supreme Court's Preventive Care Ruling - MedCity News

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Trump's IRS Is Finally Giving Evangelicals Another Change They Wanted. They Might Not Be Ready for the Consequences.

The IRS has reinterpreted the Johnson Amendment, allowing churches to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care

The Trump administration is investigating health systems to allow denial of transgender care on religious grounds.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 weeks ago

Religious Freedom and Pandemics

Religious freedom requires restrictions, especially when conflicting with more fundamental rights during crises.
#ten-commandments
Social justice
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 weeks ago

Muslim women's head coverings were forcibly removed by jailers after California protest, lawsuit alleges

Two Muslim women filed a federal lawsuit alleging their hijabs were forcibly removed during an arrest, violating their religious freedom.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Muslim women's head coverings were forcibly removed by jailers after California protest, lawsuit alleges

Two Muslim women filed a federal lawsuit against the Orange County Sheriff's Department for alleged violations of their religious freedom regarding the removal of hijabs during arrest.
#education
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Supreme Court's one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school - but leaves it open for future challenges

The Supreme Court's tie leaves St. Isidore's charter school initiative defeated but hints at future challenges on similar grounds.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Supreme Court's one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school - but leaves it open for future challenges

The Supreme Court's tie leaves St. Isidore's charter school initiative defeated but hints at future challenges on similar grounds.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

California law faces re-write as high court allows parents to 'opt out' of LGBTQ school stories

California law mandates age-appropriate materials on LGBTQ+ contributions, but the Supreme Court ruling permits families to opt-out of such lessons, challenging inclusion policies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene For Posting Image of Statue of Liberty in a Burqa: What Did You Mean By That?'

Rep. Greene expressed that a Muslim takeover and Sharia law pose significant threats to American women's freedoms.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 26th June 2025

Greenwich cyclists may incur fines if Tower Hamlets agrees to enforce new regulations.
Warren Street residents will experience disruption from a fashion event in July.
Concerns rise over perceived persecution of Christians in London.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Winnipeg Muslim woman felt 'humiliated' when forced to remove hijab in Toronto airport | CBC News

"The airline employee took my passport, looked at my passport, looked at me, and said that my passport doesn't match my face, so I have to remove my [hijab]."
Canada news
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Religious freedom often infringes on LGBTQ+ rights, indicating a need for stronger protections.
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act creates legal grounds for religious exemptions that can harm marginalized communities.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

The troubling anti-LGBTQ+ history of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate

Brad Schimel indicates he may enforce a ban on same-sex marriage if Obergefell v. Hodges is overturned.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Conservative Justices Seem Willing to Upend School District's LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons

The Supreme Court hears arguments on parents' objections to LGBTQ-inclusive school curricula, highlighting tensions between religious rights and LGBTQ protections.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

The Restoration of Freedom Act may allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals under the pretext of protecting religious freedom.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Religious freedom often infringes on LGBTQ+ rights, indicating a need for stronger protections.
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act creates legal grounds for religious exemptions that can harm marginalized communities.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

The troubling anti-LGBTQ+ history of a conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate

Brad Schimel indicates he may enforce a ban on same-sex marriage if Obergefell v. Hodges is overturned.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial

Paris authorities investigate vandalism at Jewish sites, highlighting increasing tensions ahead of the Shavuot holiday.
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Bilingual, Educated, Qualified-and Still Not Welcome in Quebec | The Walrus

In Quebec, Bill 21 has drawn sharp opposition from a broad coalition—including the National Council of Canadian Muslims—who argue it tramples basic rights.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

FBI to probe claims of 'targeted violence' against religious groups after evangelicals' protest in Seattle

FBI's Deputy Director Dan Bongino calls for an investigation into targeted violence against religious groups after counter-protests in Seattle.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Wisconsin man fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns appeals to Trump administration

Discrimination against religious beliefs related to gender identity remains a concern in the workplace.
Spencer Wimmer believes he faced wrongful termination due to his religious views on gender.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Denmark: Trial for Quran burning kicks off in Bornholm DW 05/08/2025

Two men are on trial in Denmark for burning a Quran, marking the first application of a new law against improper treatment of religious texts.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Catholic Church vows to excommunicate priests who follow new Washington state law requiring them report confessions to cops

The Catholic Church will excommunicate priests who report child abuse heard in confession due to a new Washington state law.
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Kim Davis, who denied same-sex couples marriage licenses, will appeal case to Supreme Court

Kim Davis continues to appeal her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, now seeking a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

The Bundestag's Green Party group has submitted a motion to abolish Berlin's Neutrality Act, stirring a broader European conversation around secularism and religious expression.
Europe politics
#immigration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why

Rev. Jim Rigby is preparing for potential immigration raids on his church, highlighting the impact of policy changes on religious freedom and asylum seekers.
Washington DC
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

A federal judge has blocked immigration enforcement in houses of worship, citing potential violations of religious freedom amid a legal challenge.
The ruling impacts various religious groups opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump Adminstartion's Unlawful and Harmful' Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship

A federal judge ruled against immigration raids at houses of worship, affirming religious liberties for groups like Sikhs, Quakers, and Baptists.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

First Amendment lawsuit targets immigration detentions in places of worship

Churches are suing the Trump administration over immigration enforcement in places of worship, claiming it violates their First Amendment rights.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

These churches offer shelter and sanctuary to vulnerable migrants. Here's why

Rev. Jim Rigby is preparing for potential immigration raids on his church, highlighting the impact of policy changes on religious freedom and asylum seekers.
Washington DC
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

A federal judge has blocked immigration enforcement in houses of worship, citing potential violations of religious freedom amid a legal challenge.
The ruling impacts various religious groups opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Judge Blocks Trump Adminstartion's Unlawful and Harmful' Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship

A federal judge ruled against immigration raids at houses of worship, affirming religious liberties for groups like Sikhs, Quakers, and Baptists.
#islamophobia
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.
French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.
French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina's attorney general seeks to overturn Columbia's ban on conversion therapy, citing violations of state law and religious rights for counselors.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Supreme Court Wrestles With Challenge to Affordable Care Act Over Free Preventive Care

The Supreme Court is divided over the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act's mandate for free preventive care.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

JD Vance had exchange of opinions' with senior cardinal, Vatican says

The US Vice President discussed international conflicts and immigration with Vatican officials, amid concerns over administration policies.
NYC LGBT
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: The NYPD's Troubling Practice of Removing Women's Hijabs at Protests

The NYPD's tactics against hijabi protestors violate religious freedom and dignity, necessitating reforms to protect civil rights in New York.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

No freedom of movement, supervised sermons and no prayers for Nicaragua: How the Ortega-Murillo regime controls its priests

Father Fabricio expresses a profound sense of emasculation during Lent, feeling pressured by government forces to restrict his religious expressions and pastoral duties.
Right-wing politics
#unification-church
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Japanese court orders the Unification Church to be dissolved

The Unification Church in Japan has been ordered to dissolve due to serious accusations of manipulative practices and links to the assassination of Shinzo Abe.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Japanese court orders the Unification Church to be dissolved

The Unification Church in Japan has been ordered to dissolve due to serious accusations of manipulative practices and links to the assassination of Shinzo Abe.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Yeshiva University Recognizes L.G.B.T.Q. Club After Lengthy Battle

Yeshiva University will officially recognize an L.G.B.T.Q. club after years of legal disputes, marking a significant change in its policy.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

This is going to be used as a sword and not a shield. Despite repeated assurances that this bill would not be used to create a license to discriminate...
SF LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Homeless man, 49, leaves trail of destruction in spree targeting NYC Buddhist, Taoist temples: cops

A man vandalized multiple Buddhist and Taoist temples in Lower Manhattan, leading to hate crime charges.
Los Angeles
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

U.S. Department of Justice backs Christian church suing California city

Federal support strengthens church's lawsuit against zoning denial in Santa Ana.
Allegations include violation of religious land use rights under RLUIPA.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

The Battle of Theologies in the Age of Trump

There has almost always been an outright hostility that is shown towards people of the Christian faith," House Speaker Mike Johnson said on a podcast recently.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NY's Amish communities, vaccinations and the battle for the 'greater good'

In New York, ending religious exemptions was triggered after a 2018 measles outbreak in vaccine-hesitant ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.
NYC parents
US politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Donald Trump says 'I love the Irish' as Taoiseach Micheal Martin presents him with bowl of shamrock in White House

The Burke family protests against perceived religious freedom violations in Ireland.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I was debanked by JPMorgan Chase - but fought back to win fiscal freedom

The abrupt cancellation of the NCRF's bank account by JPMorgan Chase raises concerns about financial discrimination and lack of transparency.
Europe news
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Behemoth's Nergal acquitted of "offending religious feelings" for penis crucifix

Nergal wins appeal against charges of offending religious feelings in Poland related to a sex-toy crucifix sculpture.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Middle East: Hamas threatens to kill hostages if war resumes DW 03/07/2025

Israel allows limited access to Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan for specific groups while ensuring no restrictions on Israeli citizens.
NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Hackney's Orthodox Jewish community up in arms about dictatorial' schools bill

Concern over state intervention threatens religious freedom in Hackney's Orthodox Jewish community regarding the new Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
#immigration-policy
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Judge Blocks Immigration Raids in Certain Places of Worship

A federal judge temporarily halted immigration enforcement near places of worship, echoing concerns about the Trump administration's policy shift.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

Immigration enforcement at houses of worship could violate religious freedom, leading to a preliminary injunction blocking such actions during ongoing legal challenges.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Judge Blocks Immigration Raids in Certain Places of Worship

A federal judge temporarily halted immigration enforcement near places of worship, echoing concerns about the Trump administration's policy shift.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

Immigration enforcement at houses of worship could violate religious freedom, leading to a preliminary injunction blocking such actions during ongoing legal challenges.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

This Christian Convert Fled Iran, and Ran Into Trump's Deportation Policy.

Artemis Ghasemzadeh's conversion to Christianity from Islam under Iranian law highlights the dangers of religious freedom.
#france
France politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The proposed ban on religious clothing in sports has sparked controversy over its potential to disproportionately affect Muslim women.
France politics
fromeuronews
5 months ago

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The proposed ban on religious clothing in sports has sparked controversy over its potential to disproportionately affect Muslim women.
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