United Methodist Church To Debate LGBTQ Clergy And Same-Sex Weddings
United Methodists are among the last mainline Protestant denominations to address the issue, and some worry it could cause a major rift in the church.
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Songwriter Amy Ray Brings New Album 'Holler' To The Ramkat
As one half of the Grammy-winning folk duo Indigo Girls, songwriter Amy Ray has been releasing music for over 30 years.
'Bathroom Bill' Fight To Continue After Judge's Ruling
The legal fight over the state's controversial bathroom bill is not over.
A federal judge is allowing part of a lawsuit challenging the measure that replaced HB2 to continue.
India's Anti-Gay Law Is History. Next Challenge: Treat LGBTQ Patients With Respect
The law drove generations of LGBTQ Indians into the shadows — and got in the way of basic access to health care.
Rise Of LGBTQ Candidates Could Usher In A 'Rainbow Wave' In 2018
There were a record 430 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender candidates this year running for office at every level of government, almost entirely on the Democratic side.
Senate Bill To Require Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Data By 2030 Census
A group of Democrats says the data could help more LGBTQ people get access to social services and strengthen civil rights protections. Some privacy experts worry the data could be used against people.
LGBT Advocates Argue HB2 Replacement Law Still Discriminates
A federal judge in Winston-Salem will consider whether a lawsuit over a measure that replaced the state's so-called “bathroom bill” should be dismissed.
Transgender Rights Issue Returns To Winston-Salem Courtroom
More than a year after North Carolina undid its "bathroom bill," a legal battle is simmering over a law that replaced it.
Public Memorial For Marriage Equality Advocate Pearl Berlin Held Thursday
A public memorial is taking place on Thursday, June 14 for celebrated LGBTQ rights advocate Pearl Berlin.
More States Say Religious Agencies Can Turn Down Same-Sex Couples For Adoptions
Oklahoma and Kansas recently passed laws that religious adoption agencies do not have to work with same-sex couples if they don't want to. That's a law that's already on the books in seven other state