Christian Reformed synod tells LGBTQ-affirming churches to repent or disaffiliate
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (RNS) — At its national synod this week, the Christian Reformed Church in North America voted to put congregational leaders on ‘limited suspension’ if their churches publicly welcome LGBTQ+ members, violating the CRCNA’s official stance on same-sex relationships. The post Christian Reformed synod tells LGBTQ-affirming churches to repent or disaffiliate...
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for June 21, 2024
A witch + magician romance, LGBTQ+ history, a personal call to arms, and more of today’s best book deals…
Pressure Mounts as Another House Dem Calls on Biden to Quit
AnadoluMinnesota Rep. Angie Craig has become the fifth House Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, saying “there is simply too much at stake.”Craig, who is the first openly LGBT member of Congress from Minnesota and the first lesbian mother to serve in Congress…
As book bans surge, LGBTQ+ library employees say the workplace no longer feels safe
LGBTQ+ library workers say they are encountering hostile patrons even as lawmakers are increasingly considering lawsuits, fines, and even imprisonment for distributing books some regard as inappropriate…
LGBTQ+ People Are Less Likely To Own a Home: Here’s How To Navigate the Housing Market
LGBTQ+ People Are Less Likely To Own a Home: Here’s How To Navigate the Housing Market By Margaret Heidenry Jun 24, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American dream, but for many LGBTQ+ individuals, this rightful pursuit of housing remains elusive. The rate of homeownership among
Transphobic media organisations are alienating the whole queer community
As part of Lesbian Visibility Week, the movement’s director says brands whose adspend drives the culture wars should expect to be shunned by the whole LGBTQIA+ community…
Gold Coast’s Longest Running LGBTQIA+ Support Service Closes Down
Expanded Horizons and the Ultraviolet Expressions Program, one of Queensland’s longest-running services for LGBTIQAP+, sistergirl, and brotherboy people, has closed its doors after 17 years. The Gold Coast organisation offered … The post Gold Coast’s Longest Running LGBTQIA+ Support Service Closes Down appeared first on Star Observer…
Lesbian couple beaten by group of men who allegedly yelled homophobic, degrading slurs
“I’m terrified to go downtown again in Halifax. I just feel like it’s so out of your control on what could happen,” she said…
First Queer Museum in Poland to open in Warsaw
This fall, a new museum will open doors in Warsaw (Poland) and its thematic contents may seem quite unusual for a country that has been consistently ranked as the worst in the EU for LGBTQ people to reside in. The cultural space in question will be called QueerMuzeum and will be not only the first…