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Several demonstrators gathered outside a small Iowa church Sunday to protest a sign declaring, “Ditch Pride. Embrace Humility!” But the church’s pastor says the message was not intended to target anyone or spread hatred. The demonstration took place outside Fort Des Moines Church of Christ in Des Moines... Despite the tensions, Demastus said several members of the congregation brought doughnuts to the protesters, who accepted them. He also said the church prayed for the demonstrators during its worship service.

Tarrant County commissioners voted along partisan lines Tuesday to reject a resolution honoring the county’s largest health center focused on LGBTQ services. The resolution was drafted to commend Arlington’s HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health for “outstanding service, compassionate care and enduring contributions to the health, dignity and wellness of the people of Tarrant County.” In 2025, the center administered more than $70 million worth of medication, clinical services and supportive care to 7,000 patients for free. The court’s three Republicans — County Judge Tim O’Hare and commissioners Matt Krause and Manny Ramirez — voted against the resolution. Democratic commissioners Alisa...

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Last Tuesday, both chambers of the New York legislature passed a bill that would insert 22 occurrences of the term “gestating parent” or “non-gestating parent” into sections of law dealing with parent-child relationships and custody. According to the bill’s title, its purpose was to replace terms like “father” and “mother” with “gender neutral language” — and what a way to do so! “This would be almost funny,” said Casey Harper, The Washington Stand’s managing editor for broadcast and guest host of “Washington Watch,” “if it weren’t basically the sign of total moral confusion and departure from the ways of God.”...

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Sunday slammed the exclusion of LGBT cops from walking in uniform with their guns at Manhattan’s Pride March — before participating with a group in Queens’ version. “Once again, they banned NYPD officers from marching in full uniform later this month,” Tisch said of the Manhattan organizers. “That decision is as hypocritical as it is a slap in the face to the New York City Police Department and to the spirit of pride.”

Anwar Ibrahim, the Malaysian political veteran who helped build the Pakatan Harapan coalition that swept to power in elections last week, has been freed after being jailed during the tenure of the scandal-haunted deposed premier Najib Razak. The 70-year-old, who was granted a full pardon by the country's King Muhammad V. Anwar, had been serving a five year jail term -- his second prison sentence in two decades -- for a sodomy conviction he says was trumped up... "He is not a member of government, therefore his role will be in the party," Mahathir said, referring to the ruling Pakatan...

A progressive Christian denomination is facing sharp internal backlash over a proposed rule that would require ordained clergy to be in monogamous sexual relationships. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is set to vote on the monogamy requirement at its General Assembly this summer in Milwaukee. he PC(USA) has allowed for the ordination of openly gay clergy since 2011 and altered its definition of marriage to “two people” in 2014. The new proposed rule, known as CON-10, does not mention sexual orientation or same-sex relationships. Instead, it targets multipartner relationships... ... In its official response, the Advocacy Committee for Women and Gender...

A Utah man accused of assassinating conservative superstar Charlie Kirk smirked as he made his first public appearance in court. Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared inside a Utah courtroom flanked by his legal team as they pushed to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. It was the first time Robinson was seen in person after making previous court appearances via video or audio feed from jail. He was seen smiling as he engaged in deep conversation with his legal team before the hearing started. As he entered the courtroom he smiled at the people sitting in a row...

The 22-year-old accused of murdering Charlie Kirk came from a stable family in a thriving town. But that wasn’t enough… That is the lesson of Tyler Robinson. And lurking behind that lesson: the fear that every teenager in America is a would-be Tyler Robinson, always vulnerable to the forces of death and nihilism. “How had he lost so much of his soul?” Utah governor Spencer Cox asked me about Robinson. We were in his office at the state Capitol. He didn’t know what to make of the “meme culture” that Robinson had been a part of, and the flood of...

Celebrity children identify as trans and non-binary at unbelievable rates. Charlize Theron, Cynthia Nixon, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony — whose 18-year-old recently debuted a new name, changing from Emme to Oskar — are just a few of the stars with children who aren’t living as their birth sex. There’s nothing wrong with being trans. But such an unlikely concentration in a particular community should give one pause — especially when so many of these kids began playing with gender at shockingly young ages. In a geography where having a trans child has a tinge of chicness...

After Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate last month, it wasn’t surprising that Republicans launched a barrage of attacks against Democratic nominee James Talarico. What was surprising, though, and troubling, is that they attacked not Talarico’s record or past rhetoric, but his masculinity. Paxton got things rolling on election night, calling him “Tofu Talarico,” “James Tala-freako,” and “low-T Talarico.” Trump aide Stephen Miller piled on, suggesting that Talarico was transgender. Others insinuated that he was secretly gay and that his girlfriend was fictional. (This is a bold strategy, because...

SANDUSKY, OH -- An 18-year-old Ohio man is facing multiple charges after he police said he pulled down the skirt and underwear of a transgender woman at Cedar Point amusement park last week. According to WTOL-11, Marquez Williams was arrested on May 26 shortly after fleeing from the park and leading police on a chase through the parking lot. The incident took place around 8:30 p.m., shortly after the woman and her friends finished riding the Top Thrill Dragster 2 ride. April Dempster, a friend of the victim, told Cleveland-19 News that the group was walking down the midway toward...

This story is unbelievable... from the show transcripts: "In 2021, my church was bombed, right? I was going to ask you about that. It was bombed by homosexuals because of my preaching. So, we started in the city of Elmani and you know, it was a righteous church."

MAGA host Dave Rubin drew a painful blank when a debate opponent asked him for a single measure under which the economy has improved under the second Trump administration. “What is one main metric that Donald Trump has made better off since he got into office?” asked one of Rubin’s opponents in the debate, published Sunday by Jubilee Media under the title “Dave Rubin vs 20 Far-Left Democrats.” “An example would be GDP, unemployment, inflation, et cetera,” the person, who goes by the social media handle “parkergetajob,” added.

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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters proudly recognizes our LGBTQ+ members as we celebrate June as Pride Month. We are the most powerful labor union in North America because of the diversity and strength of our membership. Every Teamster must be treated with respect and dignity at work, regardless of race, religion, creed, political affiliation, gender identification, or sexual orientation. As we fight for equality and justice on the job, the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission and the Teamsters LGBTQ+ Caucus will continue to uplift all members and remain committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace and union for all.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy met with representatives of Israel's LGBTQ+ community on Sunday, reaffirming the Israel Police's commitment to ensuring that Pride Month events throughout June are held safely and securely. In a message posted on Telegram, Levy emphasized the police's dedication to protecting participants' right to celebrate and gather freely. Levy said the police would take all necessary measures to ensure Pride Month events proceed without disruption. "We will do everything necessary so that everyone who takes part in the events can celebrate in complete safety, without fear and without interference," he said. "We will not allow manifestations of...

Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) said he would work with anyone who wanted to fight against President Donald Trump when asked about Democrat Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, who’s embroiled in controversy amid allegations of adulterous behavior. Host Dana Bash said, “I want to ask you about the Senate race in Maine and The Wall Street Journal and New York Times reporting that last August, Democrat Grand Platinum’s wife told his campaign about sexual text messages....Do you have concerns about Grand Plattner?” Kim said, “Well, first I’ll say is, you know, I’ve been very...

Federal documents claim Phoenix Pride owes more than $400,000 and are now getting sued.PHOENIX — Phoenix Pride has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing rising operational costs and declining sponsorship and fundraising support.The nonprofit, which has operated for 40 years and hosts Arizona’s two largest LGBTQ+ events, Pride Fest and Rainbow Fest, announced the filing Friday.In a statement, Phoenix Pride said rising operational costs, a lack of sponsorships and fundraising challenges tied to the current political climate have placed significant financial strain on the organization.Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows organizations to continue operating while restructuring their finances under court supervision.Phoenix...