Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage discriminates against LGBTQ+ patients. The insurer will make coverage of artificial insemination standard for all customers nationally and work to ensure tha…
With a final flourish, United Methodist conference eliminates all anti-LGBTQ policies
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (RNS) — The reversals came in the wake of a schism that saw the departure of a quarter of its US churches — more than 7,600 congregations — over the past five years. The post With a final flourish, United Methodist conference eliminates all anti-LGBTQ policies appeared first on Religion News Service…
United Methodists Lift Bans on LGBTQ+ Clergy and Same-Sex Marriages in Historic Vote
The United Methodist Church removed its bans on LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddings during a vote Wednesday that wasn’t a surprise but was nevertheless historic due to the body’s influence on the culture and the Christian community…
NewFronts Day 3: Diverse-owned media companies tout their multicultural audience reach, plus a Q&A with IAB’s CEO
Day three of the IAB’s annual four-day NewFronts focused on ad tech products and media companies pitching their ability to reach multicultural audiences, such as the U.S. Hispanic and LGBTQ+ markets…
United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ polices.
United Methodist Church lifts 40-year ban on LGBTQ clergy – CNN
United Methodist Church lifts 40-year ban on LGBTQ clergy CNNUnited Methodist Church Reverses Ban on Gay Clergy The New York TimesUnited Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy The HillUnited Methodists, at major conference, repeal their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy ABC NewsApril 30 wrap-up: Some LGBTQ bans lifted…United Methodists Prepare for Votes on Lifting LGBTQ Bans and Other Issues at General Conference
United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of a legislative gathering that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church’s longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy…
United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
AP) — The plan would create multiple regional conferences — one for the United States and others covering areas ranging from the Philippines to Europe to Africa. The post United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues appeared first on Religion News Service…
United Methodist Church grapples with deep divides over LGBTQ issues
Leaders of the United Methodist Church meet to determine its future over LGBTQ issues and dwindling membership.