Tag: Lgbtq
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Judge blocks Colorado from enforcing non-discrimination policy against Christian preschool
Colorado’s interest in preventing discrimination in its preschool program is not ‘of the highest order,’ Judge Daniel Domenico wrote
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‘What’s the injury?’ Federal judge wary of Christian school’s challenge to universal pre-K program
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A Christian school in Chaffee County argued to a federal judge on Thursday that it should be able to receive state money to participate in the new universal preschool program without having to abide by Colorado’s non-discrimination rules for providers. The Darren Patterson Christian Academy, which enrolls students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, is seeking…
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DOD to upgrade discharge statuses of those hurt by Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
The Department of Defense announced this week it will start proactively upgrading the discharge statuses of some veterans kicked out of the military for their sexual orientation and denied benefits for serving — a good step that does not go far enough some advocates say. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said the new initiative…
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Annual Denver Pride draws tens of thousands, takes on more serious note in wake of recent events
This year’s pride drew tens of thousands to the streets of Denver. In the wake of the Club Q shooting last November and anti-trans legislation sweeping the country, participants took a more serious tone, noting that they may once again have to protest for their rights.
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Second District 7 debate: Candidates pitch themselves to residents
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A sampling of Denver’s deep diversity was on full display during the second debate among candidates for “lucky” Denver City Council District 7. Flor Alvidrez, Nick Campion, Adam Estroff, Arthur May and Guy Padgett were asked a series of questions about issues facing the district and the…
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City Council considers $300,000 increase to Denver Rescue Mission contract
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee Wednesday approved an amendment to the contract the city has with the Denver Rescue Mission that will cost taxpayers $300,000 more annually if approved. The proposed one-year, $9…
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Masterpiece Cakeshop violated anti-discrimination law again, Colorado appeals court finds
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For the second time in nearly eight years, Colorado’s second-highest court has agreed Masterpiece Cakeshop, Inc. violated the state’s antidiscrimination law by refusing to sell a cake to an LGBTQ customer. A three-judge panel for the Court of Appeals concluded the store’s owner, Jack Phillips, ran afoul of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) when he…
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New footage shows Club Q shooter at shooting range day after previous felony case against him dropped
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New footage shows Club Q shooter at shooting range day after previous felony case against him dropped
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Wide rift on Christian views of LGBTQ community continues
As Congress decided last week to codify federal protection of same-sex marriage, a high wall continues to divide the debate on religion and LGBTQ issues. Some Christians consider same-sex relationships and gender fluidity to be sinful and contrary to biblical teachings. Other Christians affirm LGBTQ distinctions and support same-sex unions and ordination of gay and…