Governor of West Virginia Signs Abortion Restriction Into Law
November 11, 2022
West Virginia's governor signed an abortion restriction into law, making the state the second to restrict abortion since the fall of Roe.
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Senators Postpone Vote on Respect for Marriage Act
November 15, 2022
The U.S. Senate delayed a vote on the Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex marriage until after the midterm elections.
Virginia Legislature Fails to Remove Same-Sex Marriage Ban from State Constitution
November 2, 2022
Last year, bills were passed to begin repealing Virginia's invalid same-sex marriage ban that remains in its state constitution.
Supreme Court Decides Maine Must Fund Religious Instruction
October 28, 2022
The Supreme Court recently ruled that Maine must fund religious instruction at parochial schools if it also funds private, secular education.
Investigation Considers Whether Vermont School Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students
October 13, 2022
Vermont’s Department for Children and Families investigated a Christian school over potential discrimination against LGBTQ+ students.
Virginia Passes Law Guarding Outward Religious Faith Expressions
October 7, 2022
Virginia’s governor recently signed a law protecting outward religious faith expressions in the Commonwealth.
Lawsuit Emerges Over Ohio Medical Conscience Clause Allowing Denial of Treatment to LGBTQ+ Individuals
October 4, 2022
A medical conscience clause was recently inserted into an Ohio budget bill to allow healthcare workers to refuse service to LGBTQ patients. Now it is the subject of multiple lawsuits.
Allegheny County, PA Settles Lawsuit With Universal Life Church
July 27, 2022
The Allegheny County lawsuit was recently settled in the Universal Life Church's favor, so now ULC ministers can operate fully in the area.
Clark County Settles Lawsuit With Universal Life Church
June 30, 2022
The Clark County lawsuit was recently settled in the Universal Life Church's favor, so now ULC ministers can operate fully in the area.
Marital Rights of Same-Sex Couples at Risk of Removal
June 17, 2022
Because same-sex marital rights also arise from the same 14th amendment protections cited in Roe, LGBTQ+ individuals are worried.