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LGBTQ+ Community in Nepal Finds Support in the Courts

Nepal isn’t usually the first place people think of when the topic of same-sex marriage comes up. Yet, Nepal has a surprisingly positive track record when it comes to supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2007, the Supreme Court of Nepal ruled that meant the government had to recognize a third gender. Since that […]

Marriage Equality is Under Threat, But States Are Taking Action

Just over six years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that marriage equality was the law of the land. Long overdue, the landmark decision of Obergefell v. Hodges was a huge leap toward affirming the love and humanity of millions in the eyes of the law. Still, while same-sex couples have enjoyed […]

The Renewed Attack on LGBTQ Americans and the Arc of the Moral Universe

When the minister and abolitionist Theodore Parker published “Of Justice and Conscience” in 1853, the United States of America was bitterly divided over the issue of slavery. At the time, the country was undergoing rapid expansion. With each new territory, the nation was faced with a choice: either allow the brutality of slavery to grow […]

Beyond Same-Sex Marriage: Race and LGBTQ Civil Rights Issues

The last decade has seen several victories for LGBTQ civil rights. The Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision undoubtedly made headlines in 2015. Other milestones include local nondiscrimination ordinances, broader insurance protections, and greater media visibility. Yet as more conservative LGBTQ individuals speak up, their political ideologies raise serious questions about inclusion, diversity, racism, and […]