Category Archives: Discrimination LGBT

Authorities were warned about FedEx suspect’s potential for violence, sources say – CNN

Authorities were warned about FedEx suspect’s potential for violence, sources say – CNN — Read on amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/16/us/indianapolis-fedex-shooting-suspect/index.html

Vatican bars gay union blessing, says God ‘can’t bless sin’ | News | pottsmerc.com

ROME (AP) — The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex unions since God “cannot bless sin.” — Read on http://www.pottsmerc.com/content/tncms/live/

Their complaints against Chauvin were dropped. Now they wonder: Could he have been stopped?

Multiple people who had run-ins with Chauvin before the deadly encounter have accused him of using excessive force. — Read on news.yahoo.com/choked-others-detail-allegations-abuse-093144543.html

Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition

President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets. Thirteen of the 23 Cabinet nominees requiring Senate approval have been confirmed, most with strong bipartisan support. “Unfortunately, it now seems clear thatContinue reading “Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition”

House Passes Sweeping Gay and Transgender Equality Legislation | News Break

WASHINGTON — A divided House on Thursday narrowly passed a sprawling bill that would extend civil rights protections to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, but the measure faced an uphill battle to enactment, with Republicans almost uniformly opposed. — Read on http://www.newsbreakapp.com/n/0YjTBpT7

Massachusetts city officially recognizes polyamorous relationships – CBS News

It’s estimated that 4% to 5% of people living in the U.S. are in polyamorous relationships. — Read on http://www.cbsnews.com/news/somerville-massachusetts-recognizes-polyamorous-relationships/

Morgan Wallen shares apology video for using racial slur: ‘I fully accept any penalties I’m facing’ | GMA

Morgan Wallen is speaking out amid the fallout from a video of him shouting a racial slur that was leaked last week. — Read on http://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/culture/story/morgan-wallen-shares-apology-video-racial-slur-fully-75825798

MeWe Gains New Members as Other Social Media Platforms Are Banned From App Stores

The social media site has gained 2.5 million new users in the past week, and doubled its membership since June. — Read on http://www.newsweek.com/mewe-grows-membership-stays-app-store-1563767