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NY Gov. Cuomo's Abortion Plank Back in Play in New York Senate
New York lawmakers have extended their legislative session through Friday and will be voting on Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Women's Equality Act," which the governor has now divided into 10 separate bills and includes a provision to expand late-term abortions that would allow "any health care provider" to perform abortions, despite Republican and Independent Democrat Coalition members' previous attempt to block the abortion proposal.
Amazon removes scholar's trans-critical book as Equality Act to be voted on in US House
Online retailer Amazon has removed scholar Ryan Anderson's book critiquing the transgender movement in its latest move suppressing conservative thought on LGBT issues.
'Women's Rights' Effort in New York Stalls Over Gosnell-Like Late-Term Abortion Fears
New York lawmakers tussle over Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 10-point "Women's Equality Act" that includes a provision to expand late-term abortions and would allow "any health care provider" to perform abortions, thus increasing the number of high-risk late-term abortions in a state that already has the highest rate of abortions in the United States, according to Serrin Foster, president of Feminists for Life.
Medical, legal experts warn of Equality Act's impact on parents, kids and religious freedom
Legal and medical experts and concerned parents have warned that the Equality Act, which passed in the House Thursday, will have lasting implications on children, parental rights, and religious freedom if it becomes law.
Companies censor shareholder questions about anti-religious liberty law at annual meetings
We are now in “proxy season,” the period starting in April in which many publicly traded companies have their annual shareholder meetings. As chief economist for a financial firm that has substantial investments in a broad range of companies, I have been attending these meetings with the particular purpose of asking management about the Equality Act – a proposed law that has been endorsed by a shocking number of publicly-traded companies.
Taylor Swift promotes bill that Christians say threatens religious liberty at VMAs
Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for her hit song “You Need to Calm Down” at MTV's Video Music Awards and during the acceptance speech advocated for the Equality Act, a bill some say is a threat to religious liberty.
Burger King donating up to $250K to LGBT group in swipe at Chick-fil-A
A prominent fast-food company announced that it's donating nearly half of the proceeds from its sales of chicken sandwiches to an LGBT activist group while taking a shot at one of its competitors.
JK Rowling donates to legal challenge seeking to uphold biological definition of sex
A women's rights group is praising Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for donating to its fundraiser as the group works to preserve the traditional definition of the term "sex" in United Kingdom law.
Scottish venue must pay over $100K for canceling Franklin Graham evangelism event
A Scottish court has ruled that an event venue must pay over $111,000 (£97,000) for canceling a 2020 evangelistic outreach featuring American evangelist Franklin Graham over his views on issues like homosexuality and Islam.
Franklin Graham urges Christians to vote in Georgia Senate runoffs: ‘The soul of our nation is at stake’
The Rev. Franklin Graham is calling on Christians in Georgia to vote in the state’s Senate runoff elections next week, warning that “the soul of our nation is at stake.”
Orthodox Jewish university doesn't have to approve LGBT club for now, Sotomayor rules
An Orthodox Jewish college does not have to approve an LGBT club for students as litigation between the school and those hoping to start the group is expected to move forward.
Biden’s LGBT proposals aim to ban therapy for unwanted same-sex attraction, allow trans-athletes in girls' sports
Following the media’s projection of his victory in the 2020 presidential election, former Vice President Joe Biden has made “sweeping promises” to LGBT activists, according to The Associated Press.
U.K.'s New Equality Laws Come Into Force
U.K. employers will now officially have to deal with new laws aimed at preventing discrimination in a broad range of sectors including the workplace, education and services.
Supreme Court declines to hear Oregon parents' case challenging school's transgender bathroom policy
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Oregon parents seeking to invalidate a school district’s policy allowing trans-identified students to enter facilities designated for the opposite sex.
New York Gov. Says 'Every State' Should Legalize Gay Marriage; Hints at 2016 Presidential Run
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who signed a marriage equality act in New York state earlier this year, has called on every state to legalize same-sex marriage, promising to "not rest" until a national marriage equality act is passed for all of America.
Schumer signals support for Biden’s LGBT agenda
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has signaled support for former Vice President Joe Biden’s LGBT agenda, specifically regarding transgender issues.
Most evangelicals favor LGBT nondiscrimination protections: poll
A majority of white evangelical Americans support laws providing legal protections for gays, lesbians and transgenders so that they can’t be discriminated against for jobs, public accommodations and housing, newly released polling data shows.
Democrat Tulsi Gabbard introduces bill to ban men from women’s sports
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat, has introduced a bill to Congress that would bar biological males, including those who identify as transgender females, from competing in women’s sports.
Church of England Rejects Same-Sex Civil Partnership Ceremonies
The Church of England will not allow civil partnerships for people of the same sex to be registered on their premises despite the passage of a new law in England and Wales that gives the church and other religious premises the opportunity to do so
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'Religious Liberty in Crisis': Ken Starr says new challenges are undermining America's first freedom
Prominent legal scholar Ken Starr, best known for serving as the independent counsel who investigated former President Bill Clinton in the 1990s, has written a book warning that society’s growing hostility to religion and the coronavirus pandemic have created new challenges to America's first freedom.