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Italian government limits recognition of parental rights to biological parents only

March 15, 2023

Italian government limits recognition of parental rights to biological parents only

The Italian government has limited the recognition of parental rights to only the biological parent in families with same-sex couples. The move was denounced as homophobic.

New religious freedom law in West Virginia gains heat from LGBTQ, abortion advocates

March 10, 2023

New religious freedom law in West Virginia gains heat from LGBTQ, abortion advocates

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed the “Equal Protection for Religion Act” into law. However, abortion and trans youth advocates said the law would not protect their beliefs.

Santa Fe delays controversial plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk

March 9, 2023

Santa Fe delays controversial plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk

Santa Fe, New Mexico, has delayed a plan to rebuild a controversial Civil War obelisk dedicated to the “heroes” who died while battling against “savage Indians.”

Minnesota judge hit by car, dies while out for run on Florida vacation: report

March 8, 2023

Minnesota judge hit by car, dies while out for run on Florida vacation: report

St. Louis County Judge Sally L. Tarnowski was widely mourned following her death in Florida Monday, as reports cite family claiming she was out running and was fatally struck by a car.

Latin American country rejects same-sex marriage in landmark court case; not a 'human right'

March 4, 2023

Latin American country rejects same-sex marriage in landmark court case; not a 'human right'

Panama's Supreme Court ruled that the ability to enter into a same-sex marriage is not a "fundamental right" as gay rights supporters claim they are invisible in the country.

Dem governor dodges on protecting girls’ sports from trans athletes, teaching gender ideology

February 9, 2023

Dem governor dodges on protecting girls’ sports from trans athletes, teaching gender ideology

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis this week declined to answer questions about trans girls playing in sports against biological girls or on when gender ideology should be taught.

Japanese LGBTQ activists demand country to adopt equal rights laws after aide’s recent discriminatory remark

February 7, 2023

Japanese LGBTQ activists demand country to adopt equal rights laws after aide’s recent discriminatory remark

LQBTQ activists are urging Japan to adopt equal rights laws, legalize same-sex marriage, and ban sexual discrimination before the country hosts a Group of Seven summit in May.

San Francisco neighborhood overrun with sex workers, ‘terrible policy’: Michael Shellenberger

February 6, 2023

San Francisco neighborhood overrun with sex workers, ‘terrible policy’: Michael Shellenberger

Founder of Environmental Progress and author Michael Shellenberger says street prostitution increased after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that decriminalizes loitering for prostitution purposes.

White House encourages agencies to boost unpaid leave for federal workers

February 2, 2023

White House encourages agencies to boost unpaid leave for federal workers

The White House called on its federal agencies to expand access to family and medical leave opportunities, as well as to explore a new "safe leave" policy.

WV needs help running summer feeding program for kids

February 1, 2023

WV needs help running summer feeding program for kids

West Virginia is seeking nonprofit groups and local agencies to help feed children from lower-income areas to ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer.