Target, which operates roughly 2,000 stores, said decisions about where to stock Pride-themed products, including adult apparel, home goods, foods and beverages would be based on ‘guest insights and consumer research.’
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Milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches’ decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion
The United Methodist Church, which stripped out its bans and related social teachings over the past two weeks, is the last of the major mainline church bodies to go through this process.
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Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle
Henry Yuen vowed to continue working for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban
A federal appeals court found that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Thomas Gumbleton, Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94
For decades, he was an international voice against war and racism and an advocate for labor and social justice.
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Trump camp and White House clash over Biden’s recognition of ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’
Biden’s political stances on gay marriage and support for women having the right to abortion have put him at odds with many conservative Christians.
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Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement
The settlement clarifies that mentions are allowed in Florida classrooms provided it’s not part of instruction.
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Maine lawmakers consider bill to protect providers of abortions, gender affirming care
The proposal would make Maine a ‘safe harbor’ for health care that has been banned or restricted in other states.
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Pope’s approval of gay blessings could have impact in places where rights are restricted
From Uganda to the United States, laws that discriminate against LGBTQ+ people or even criminalize homosexuality have increased in recent years, leaving communities feeling under attack.
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Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples
Francis suggested such blessings could be offered under some circumstances if they didn’t confuse the ritual with the sacrament of marriage.