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JD Vance lies about Tim Walz and trans kids while courting the far right

At a Turning Point USA event Wednesday, Vance said Minnesota law allows for "kidnapping" of young people whose parents oppose gender-affirming care. That's not remotely true.

Church of Scotland OK's Gay Clergy in Civil Partnerships

Delegates to the church's General Assembly in Edinburgh approved the move by a wide margin.

Episcopalians Provisionally Approve Marriage Rites and Transgender Rights

Approved by various Episcopal bodies at the church's General Convention, both measures require further action.

Why is the United Methodist Church meeting over LGBTQ+ rights?

Delegates at the church's General Conference are likely to vote to rescind anti-LGBTQ+ policies, but it's not a done deal.

Methodist leaders in Minnestoa approve of same-sex marriage

Leaders of the United Methodist Church in Minnesota have approved resolutions in favor of ordaining gay clergy and performing same-sex marriages. "We are asking the general church to be more inclusive of gay, lesbian persons in the church's life," the Reverend Bruce Robbins (pictured) of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis said.

Church of Scotland to Allow Gay Ministers

A vote taken Monday will let congregations appoint openly gay, partnered clergy, opting out of the church's general ban.

Inclusion of gays on the agenda at Episcopal general convention

The Episcopal Church's general convention opens today in Columbus, Ohio, at which the church's conservative wing will be pushing for repentance over consecrating openly gay bishop Gene Robinson (pictured) three years ago.

Church Accuses Choir Director of Holding ‘Coming-Out Party,’ Fires Him

The story of a Georgia choir director is a timely reminder of what's at stake at the United Methodist Church's General Conference, happening now.

Jeff Sessions's Immigration Policy Is Child Abuse, Say Methodists

More than 600 of Sessions's fellow United Methodists have signed a complaint accusing the attorney general of violating church law.

Which Faith Just Took a Step Toward Equal Marriage?

If a majority of regional bodies affirm a vote taken today at the denomination's General Assembly, same-sex couples will be entitled to church weddings.

Methodist Bishops Back Choice on LGBT Clergy, Same-Sex Marriage

Bishops recommend that the church allow individual clergy members and regional bodies to decide on these policies.

Church of England Votes to Condemn 'Ex-Gay' Therapy, Welcome Trans Members

These are positive moves, but the church still won't perform same-sex weddings or ordain partnered gay clergy.

Mormon Leader: Gender Assigned at Birth Is Eternal

The statement by Dallin H. Oaks will be damaging and traumatizing to transgender people, says an advocate for LGBTQ Mormons.

Presbyterians Reject More Inclusive Marriage Definition

Delegates to the denomination's conference narrowly rejected language that would have included same-sex unions in the definition.

LGBT Clergy to Methodist Church: 'God Called Us' Here

More than 100 clergy members have come out in a challenge to the church's anti-LGBT policies.

UCC approves gay marriage

The UCC leader says his denomination "acted courageously" when it passed a resolution endorsing same-sex marriage

Scottish Episcopal Church Approves Same-Sex Marriage

It's the first major denomination in the U.K. to offer church marriages to same-sex couples.

Mormon Church Shows Some Progress By Dropping Anti-LGBTQ Policies

While the church remains anti-LGBTQ in many ways, it will no longer deny baptism to most children of same-sex couples.

U.K. Denomination Votes Down Same-Sex Weddings

A majority of United Reformed Church delegates favor the proposal, but unanimity is required.

Methodist Court: Consecration of Lesbian Bishop Violated Church Law

The Judicial Council's ruling on the United Methodist Church's first lesbian bishop highlights the church's division on LGBT issues.

Methodists Vote to Keep Antigay Teaching

Conference delegates voted to keep the doctrine that being gay is "incompatible with Christian teaching."