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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.

Religious Right Overjoyed by 'License to Discriminate'

The Trump administration's Friday actions may have appalled others, but members of the religious right are thrilled.

A Gay Wedding Free of 'Religious Discrimination' Laws

Actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson contemplates what his recent nuptials would have been like had he lived in a place like North Carolina.

European Court Rejects Religious 'Right to Discriminate'

The European court of human rights on Tuesday rejected an appeal brought by three British Christians, two of whom say they were punished at work for not wanting to serve same-sex couples.

Religious Right Loves 'License to Discriminate' in Health Care

Religious conservatives such as (from left) Tony Perkins, Kristen Waggoner, and Mat Staver are praising new Health and Human Services moves.

Judge: No Excuse for Catholic School's Antigay Discrimination

A Massachusetts Catholic school violated state law when it withdrew a job offer to a man in a same-sex marriage, a judge rules.

How Religious Right Wants Discrimination Put Back Into Law

How the religious right is conspiring to put discrimination back into law.

More Religious Schools Seek Right to Discriminate Against LGBT Students

There has been a spike in requests for waivers from compliance with federal nondiscrimination requirements.

Chris Christie (Kind of) Opposes 'Right to Discriminate' Laws

The Republican governor of New Jersey broke ranks with his fellow presidential candidates, saying he does not believe LGBT people should be denied service.

'Christian Persecution!' Cries Fired Antigay Ford Employee

Thomas Banks of Michigan posted a message accusing his pro-LGBT company of 'endorsing and promoting sodomy.'

SNL Takes Aim at CNN's Don Lemon, Indiana Coverage

Fox News is usually in Saturday Night Live's crosshairs, but apparently CNN deserves to be lampooned as well.

Op-ed: 'Religious Discrimination' Laws Aren't About Religion

Julian Bond was at the forefront of the civil rights battles of the mid-20th century. He says the 'religious discrimination' bills now cropping up all over the nation are a return to the institutional intolerance of those days.

Senators Seek License to Discriminate in Adoption

Two Republican senators have introduced legislation that would ensure religiously affiliated adoption agencies don't lose state or federal funding, even if they refuse to place kids with LGBT prospective parents.

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Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

Conservatives Rejoice Over Supreme Court Ruling Against Gay Couple

Are they cheering for religious freedom or discrimination?

Lawmaker Tells Emotional Story of Gay Teen Nephew Who Died by Suicide

Stephen Jones was opposing the religious discrimination bill.

Louisiana Lawmaker Introduces 'Religious Freedom' Bill

The national outcry over antigay 'religious discrimination' bills isn't deterring Rep. Mike Johnson.

Vermont Christian School Sues State After It Was Penalized for Being Anti-Trans

Officials at Mid Vermont Christian School say the state is committing unconstitutional religious discrimination.