equal rights
The Fight for Equality is Far From Over
by JESSICA MAHMOUD Originally published on The Montclarion and Queersmatter. Same-sex marriage is just the start of equality for the LGBTQ community. Since the Supreme Court’s decision on Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage in the United States, it has become a commonly held belief that the LGBTQ community has finally gained equal rights. In … Continue reading
Three Supporters of Arizona’s Anti-Gay Bill Quickly Realize Their Mistake
by CHRIS LANGUM Republicans Adam Driggs, Bob Worsley, and State Senator Steve Pierce voted for the anti-gay bill to pass that allows discrimination against same-sex couples in Arizona businesses due to religious beliefs (Bill SB 1062). Without their votes, the bill wouldn’t have passed. However, after major businesses such as Apple, the Super Bowl Host … Continue reading
Virginia Attorney General: Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional
by JOE DELMONACO A spokeswoman for Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring confirmed on Wednesday that the AG has concluded that the state’s ban on same-sex marriage violates the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. As a result, the state of Virginia will no longer defend the ban in federal court. Instead, the AG’s office intends … Continue reading
Judge Orders Shop Owner to Sell Gay Wedding Cakes
by YOUR HEAD FAG IN CHARGE A Colorado baker was ordered earlier today to serve same-sex couples despite his religious beliefs, as originally reported by Ivan Moreno. Administrative law judge Robert N. Spencer told Denver’s Masterpiece Cakeshop it will be fined if it continues to refuse service to gay couples who are looking for wedding … Continue reading
