Federal Court Punishes Philly Faith-Based Foster Care Agency Over Biblical Views on Marriage

A federal appeals court has upheld a new Philadelphia city policy that forbids Catholic Social Services from placing foster children with families due to the agency’s longstanding religious beliefs about marriage.

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Michigan adoption agency reverses LGBT policy

A major faith-based foster care and adoption contractor for the state of Michigan said Monday it will place children in LGBT homes, reversing course following a recent legal settlement.

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Supreme Court to decide whether federal sex discrimination law protects LGBT workers

The Supreme Court will consider whether a federal civil rights law barring workplace discrimination on the basis of sex provides protections for gay and transgender employees.

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Study: US Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage Linked to Growing Acceptance

Anti-LGBT+ biases dropped significantly as same-sex marriage was being legalized across the United States, according to new research looking at the link between attitudes and policy change.

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Yale Law School defends new pro-LGBTQ fellowship policy

Yale Law School is defending a new policy that ends funding for fellowships with organizations that refuse to hire LGBTQ students, saying it complies with federal non-discrimination laws.

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Faith-based adoption agency sues after Michigan settlement

Faith-based adoption agencies sued the state of Michigan on Monday, challenging a settlement that prevents them from refusing to put children in LGBT homes for religious reasons.

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