A federal appeals court will hear a case today that epitomizes the worst fears of evangelical Christians about diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace. Snyder v. Arconic involves the claim of Daniel Snyder of Davenport, Iowa, against his…
Oklahoma senator says of LGBTQ kids, ‘We don’t want that filth in our state’
“We don’t want that filth in our state,” an Oklahoma state senator said of LGBTQ students, who are being targeted by at least 50 Republican-supported bills in the legislature with full endorsement from the secretary of education. Sen. Tom Woods,…
Most states face a shortage of foster parents, yet the community most open to help fears discrimination
As a majority of states in America continue to face a foster care crisis, one of the most interested groups in helping displaced children often fails to volunteer out of fear of rejection. That’s the finding of new research by…
Three educators push back against Florida law targeting trans and nonbinary teachers
Three educators have filed suit against Florida over a 2023 law permitting the decertification and termination of nonbinary and transgender teachers who use preferred pronouns and titles in the performance of their jobs. The Southern Poverty Law Center and its…
Bishop Barber denied disability accommodations at AMC theater in North Carolina, escorted out by police
The day after Christmas, minister, social activist and former chair of the North Carolina NAACP Bishop William J. Barber II was asked to leave an AMC movie theater in Greenville, N.C., after being told he could not sit in a…
Judge rules against World Vision, saying not all employees are ‘ministerial’ in nature
In a case that could have far-reaching implications for faith-based nonprofits, a federal judge in Washington state ruled Nov. 28 that World Vision unlawfully discriminated against a woman in a same-sex marriage when it rescinded her job offer. The judge’s…
Grand Canyon University president calls massive DOE fine ‘government overreach’
Grand Canyon University notified the U.S. Department of Education Nov. 16 it is appealing the record $37.7 million fine imposed on the Christian school for allegedly lying to students about the true cost of doctoral education. GCU President Brian Mueller…
Louisiana high school principal removes SGA president for not living up to ‘God’s ideals’
A Louisiana principal has taken the rest of the year off after attempting to force his view of Christian morality on a high school senior. Jason St. Pierre requested leave from Walker High School in Walker, La., after apologizing to…
First Fresh Expressions United Methodist gathering won’t go to Florida
The first national gathering of Fresh Expressions United Methodist has moved its site from Florida to North Carolina after potential attendees raised concerns they would not feel safe in the “anti-woke” atmosphere of the Sunshine State. Michael Beck, director Fresh…