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Supreme Court justices split in clash of religion and gay rights

by JESSICA GRESKO and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.

Nation & World, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education

LGBTQ students wrestle with tensions at Christian colleges

by GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO of The Associated Press and YONAT SHIMRON of Religion News Service December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

At some conservative schools, some students and faculty have filed discrimination complaints, while at more affirming institutions, some parents and clergy argue that approach doesn’t align with their mission.

Nation & World, News

India’s top court to consider legalizing same-sex marriage

by Shruti Mahajan Bloomberg November 25, 2022

The petition, which was filed this month by a couple, evoked India’s Special Marriage Act, a law that originally legalized interfaith unions.

Nation & World, News

Suspect in Colorado Springs shooting held in custody after hearing

by Robert Klemko, Mark Berman and Reis Thebault The Washington Post November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

The five-minute proceeding marked the first public appearance for the suspected shooter, who joined the court via video conference.

Nation & World, News

Colorado shooting suspect changed name as teenager in Texas

by THOMAS PEIPERT, JESSE BEDAYN and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, who faces murder and hate crime charges, was known as Nicholas Brink until 2016.

Nation & World, News

‘It’s a reflex’: Army veteran helped disarm gunman at gay club

by Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Annie Gowen The Washington Post November 21, 2022November 22, 2022

Richard Fierro said he was aided by others as he halted the shooting that interrupted a celebratory night at Club Q.

Maine, News

Maine family sues U.S. military for denying transgender dependent’s health coverage

by Kelley Bouchard November 21, 2022November 22, 2022

The daughter of a 23-year veteran has been denied coverage for medically necessary surgeries to address gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says.

Nation & World, News

Mothers, friends, performers among dead at Colorado gay club

by SAM METZ, JAMIE STENGLE and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

The five people who were killed at a gay club in Colorado are being remembered as loving parents, enthusiastic performers and longtime patrons who cherished Club Q.