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Supreme Court will rule on allowing parents to ban students from LGBTQ+ lessons

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could allow guardians to prohibit students from hearing lessons or using books involving LGBTQ+ identities.

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. 

Maryland Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ-Related Lessons: Judge

The group of parents are upset that their kids would be exposed to diverse authors and viewpoints in their English classes.

Officials Who Refuse to Marry Gay Couples Want Legal Protection

Phil Berger, a Republican state Senator, plans to introduce legislation to allow officials to refuse to handle same-sex marriages if they have religious objections.

Judge Tosses Suit Against N.C.'s Marriage Opt-Out Law

U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn argued the plaintiffs failed to prove they were harmed by the law that allows officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages if they cite religious objections.

Right-Wing Group Targets LGBTQ+ Existence in Michigan Schools

The group opposes any mention of the LGBTQ+ experience in an outrageous opt-out form.

WATCH: TSA's 'Opt-Out Option' Not for Everyone

The choice of every passenger to 'opt-out' is out, says the TSA, to ensure terrorists don't slip through airport security.

Iowa OK's Denial of Public Funds for Gender-Affirmation Surgeries

It's not an outright ban on the funding, but a new law says the state and its municipalities can opt out of payment.

Gay Air France Stewards Revolt Over Flights to Iran

French flight attendants want the opportunity to opt out of travel to Tehran, where homosexuality is punishable by death.

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.

Arkansas Officials Emboldened to Refuse Same-Sex Marriages

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge tells justices of the peace they can likely opt out of performing marriages for gay and lesbian couples.

Couples Challenge N.C.'s Antigay Marriage Law

Six couples demand the law allowing magistrates to opt-out of performing same-sex and other weddings be declared unconstitutional. 

Senator Wants Big Exemption in Obama's Executive Order

Orrin Hatch says a presidential executive order banning anti-LGBT discrimination should let religiously affiliated employers opt out.

Report: Grindr Users Put at Risk by Security Flaws

A website exposed how simple it is to gain location data for Grindr users, even if they've opted out of sharing such information publicly.

No excuses for West

I have no sympathy for ousted Spokane mayor Jim West or other hypocritical closet cases. They didn't miss out on these years of greater gay visibility. They opted out

Oh, the irony if Pete Buttigieg brings America back from the brink in 2028

Opinion: Pete Buttigieg opted out of a U.S. Senate run, which means he’s gunning for the presidency in 2028, writes John Casey.

Utah Passes LGBT-Inclusive Antidiscrimination Bill, Religious Exemptions

Gov. Gary Herbert signed the bill into law tonight; meanwhile, the state will allow some public employees to opt out of performing same-sex weddings.

Same-Sex Couples Can Now Marry in All Episcopal Churches

While the church had OK'd same-sex weddings in 2015, eight dioceses had opted out -- but now they must host the ceremonies, too.