- 03/13/2012
Gay UK Politician Defends Faith Community in Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage
David Coburn, the openly gay spokesman of Great Britain's U.K. Independence Party, claims that Prime Minister David Cameron is "picking a fight" with the religious community over same-sex marriage, insisting that pushing such legislation "shows a lack of toleration towards others who look on marriage as a holy sacrament between man and woman."
- 03/13/2012
Syracuse C Fab Melo Ineligible for NCAA Tournament
Syracuse has confirmed that center Fab Melo will not be eligible to participate in the NCAA Tournament, removing a key player from one of the nation's best teams and potentially damaging its shot at a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
Tags Sports - 03/13/2012
Pa. Lawsuit Could Make DOMA Applicable to Private Companies
A Pennsylvania lawsuit could substantially increase the reach of the Defense of Marriage Act, potentially causing private companies to no longer be allowed to recognize same-sex spouses.
- 03/13/2012
'Homeless Hotspots' Stir Controversy at SXSW
Although this year's SXSW featured a number of tech industry up-and-comers, one of the biggest stories of the conference centered on a controversial plan to let the homeless act as roving Wi-Fi hot spots.
- 03/12/2012
Church of England Fears Proposed Law Will Mandate Same-Sex Ceremonies
Although Prime Minister David Cameron has tried to assure British churches that any new same-sex marriage legislation will apply only to civil law, lawyers from the Church of England are arguing that the new legislation would force them to perform same-sex ceremonies in spite of their beliefs.
- 03/12/2012
Episcopal Church Releases Draft of Same-Sex Union Rites
The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music of the Episcopal Church has released the first draft of the rites for consecrating same-sex unions, although the final draft probably will not be completed for many years.
- 03/07/2012
Utah Bill Makes Sex-Ed Optional, Bars Instruction on Contraception, Homosexuality in Class
Utah's Senate has passed a bill that allows school districts to eliminate sexual education instruction, but also prohibits any classroom instruction on contraception use or homosexuality.
- 03/07/2012
Okla. Senate Passes Fetal Heartbeat Bill; House Expected to Follow Suit
The Oklahoma State Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would require abortion providers to offer their patients a chance to hear the fetal heartbeat, but the final legislation is far from what either side of the debate originally argued for.
- 03/07/2012
Playground Bible Study Case Heads Back to Tenn. Court Over 'Unfair' Trial
The U.S. Sixth District Court of Appeals will hear the case of a Tennessee fourth grader who claims he was barred from holding a Bible study during recess at school, with the legal group representing his case insisting that the original trial was unfair.
Tags Court Cases Education - 03/06/2012
Same-Sex Custody Battle Challenges Fla. Motherhood Rights
A lesbian couple in Florida have taken their custody battle to the state's Supreme Court, where the final decision could change the rights of sperm and egg donors and potentially ignite a debate over the definition of motherhood.
- 03/06/2012
Trial Begins in NASA Intelligent Design Discrimination Case
A lawsuit between Jet Propulsion Labs and a NASA mission specialist who claims he was demoted for his beliefs begins Wednesday, the latest in a series of court cases featuring intelligent design proponents suing former employers.
- 03/05/2012
Heart of Dublin's Patron Saint Stolen, Literally, From Church
The heart of St. Laurence O'Toole, patron saint of Dublin, has gone missing from Christ Church Cathedral in Ireland, leaving cathedral officials distraught and perplexed.
1 comments - 03/05/2012
Limbaugh Chided by Cardinal Dolan for Sandra Fluke 'Slut' Comments
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said Sunday that opponents of the White House birth control policy should avoid being "pugnacious," rather than follow the example of embattled media personality Rush Limbaugh.
- 03/03/2012
Could New Hampshire Repeal Same-Sex Marriage Law?
A bill that would repeal New Hampshire's same-sex marriage law appears likely to pass through the state's House and Senate, but it is unclear if the legislation has enough support to overturn a veto from the governor.
- 03/02/2012
School Prayer at Public Events Likely to Become Fla. Law
A bill that would allow "inspirational messages" at public school events in Florida only needs Gov. Rick Scott's signature before it can become a law, but opponents worry that there will not be enough control over what students can say.
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