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SCOTUS rules against nation's first religious charter school

A split decision keeps in place a lower court ruling barring St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma from accessing funds in the state's charter school program.

Catholic Universities Draw Bishops' Ire Over Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

The Roman Catholic hierarchy is not pleased with decisions by universities, including Creighton and Notre Dame, to offer benefits to same-sex spouses of employees.

Rehnquist says he'll stay on Supreme Court

Rehnquist quells rumors by announcing he plans to continue working.

Amy Coney Barrett Has Ties to Right-Wing Group in LGBTQ+ Rights Case

The Supreme Court justice will hear a case from a client represented by the anti-LGBTQ+ Alliance Defending Freedom, where Barrett has been part of a lecture program.

Bush chooses White House counsel Harriett Miers for Supreme Court

President George W. Bush chose Harriet Miers, White House counsel and a loyal member of the president's inner circle, to replace retiring justice Sandra Day O 'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Religious Groups Ask Obama for Special Treatment

A letter from religious leaders does not endorse Obama's executive order as the best way to fight discrimination.

The Case for Judge J. Michelle Childs to Replace Justice Breyer

As a non-Ivy League Southerner who ruled in favor of LGBTQ+ rights, Childs would bring a sense of realism to SCOTUS.

Federal Judge Blocks "Bathroom Bill" for UNC Students, Faculty

The injunction applies only to the transgender students and faculty who filed suit, but the university had already announced it would not enforce the transphobic bathroom provisions of House Bill 2.

Trump's Three Alarming Supreme Court Finalists

Raymond Kethledge, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh (shown from left) would all shift the court rightward.

The Appalling Judges Who Could Replace Anthony Kennedy

Many potential Trump nominees for the Supreme Court vacancy have shown hostility to the rights of LGBT people, other minorities, and women.

Trump's Nominees for the Courts Are Horrifying and Dangerous

Several of his nominees, if confirmed, could mean justice denied for LGBT people and other vulnerable groups.

French Marriage Equality Opponent Commits Suicide at Notre Dame

Dominique Venner shot himself to death in the famed Paris cathedral today.

Lindsey Graham Willing to 'Go to War for Chick-fil-A's Principles'

The Republican senator is outraged because some Notre Dame students and staff don't want one of the homophobe-run company's restaurants on campus.

French Marriage Equality Opponent 'Very Scared' Of Right-Wing Backlash

Frigide Barjot, a French conservative former satirist who believes one can oppose marriage equality without being antigay, says she's been threatened by right-wing activists who believe she's too accepting.

Marriage Equality Is Jolly Good for the U.K.

As marriage equality becomes the law of the land in England and Wales, homophobic reaction is nowhere to be found.

U.S. Senate bill may exempt Christian colleges from antidiscrimination laws

A bill pending in the U.S. Senate could exempt private Christian colleges from local nondiscrimination laws, allowing them to legally reject gay students.

Media Loses It Over Tasmanian Law That Could Make Misgendering a Crime

The Australian press went into a frenzy over proposed changes would afford broad protections for trans people.

AG William Barr Says There Should Be Opt-Outs for LGBTQ Curriculum

During a speech at the University of Notre Dame, the current attorney general made his anti-LGBTQ sentiments clear. 

Suicidal Teen's Letter Gets Attention of Italy's Parliament

The speaker of Parliament in Italy reached out to a teen who contemplated suicide in a newspaper article.

Trump's Supreme Court Pick Opposed Same-Sex Marriage in 2004 Dissertation

Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearings begin this week amid mounting evidence that he would not uphold marriage equality. 

George Takei Wants You to Boycott Hobby Lobby

As usual, Takei is right on. Plus: other places you may want to boycott.