A church group that owns beachfront property discriminated against a lesbian couple by not allowing them to rent the locale for their civil union ceremony, a New Jersey department ruled Monday in a case that has become a flash point in the nation's gay rights battle. picked by sputum 11 months ago tags lesbian civil union church |
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The lesbian mothers of IVF twin girls have lost a legal bid to sue their doctor for the cost of raising one of the toddlers. picked by maxriter 1 year ago 4 comments edit related share world |
No hymnals. No pews. No steeple. No stained glass windows. And no women. 3 comments edit related share plime.comFlorida! picked by suebe 3 years ago |
Normally when the US wins a civil rights violation lawsuit there are press releases as well as much trumpeting and fanfare. Yet somehow the win against this blatant case of racial disenfranchisement has gone unreported and unrecognized. The lawsuit was won Feb 27th. It started back in 2006. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago 13 comments edit related share politics |
Federal court rules against extremist group. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago 19 comments edit related share world |
After a student complained in 2005 and a lawsuit was threatened, the school stated it was too late to reschedule the '05 ceremony but that they would find other venues in the future and would cover up any religious symbols if need be. Because of this the lawsuit was dropped. When 2006 graduation ceremony was again held in the church and a student complained, ACLU reopened their previous lawsuit. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 14 comments edit related share plime.com |
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It seems that the St. Mary’s Church in Wimbledon village has maneuvered itself into a rather tight spot: church officials let tennis fan park their car on top of graves for £20! 9 comments edit related share sportsThe proceeds of the unofficial parking scheme go to charity but some residents are angry with the plan, describing it as 'disrespectful'. picked by bingo 5 months ago |
Andrea Markowski says she and her partner were stunned when a Winnipeg doctor told them treating lesbians violated her religious beliefs.claims a Manitoba doctor refused to accept them as patients because of their sexual orientation. picked by muppet 10 months ago 24 comments edit related share politics |
The prosecution case seemed a sensational slam-dunk, almost too good to be true. 0 comments edit related share plime.comKnox's supporters say that's because it is. picked by JoshSF49 3 weeks ago |
Welcome to the Church of Reality. Welcome to the real world. That is our church greeting. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
s there an better way to merge the otaku dual-loves of computers and sexy maids? 1 comments edit related share plime.comThe M4125 Maid PC Case does just that by incorporating a Mini-ITX compatible case within the hips and legs, and covered by a choice of one of two maid skirts. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago |
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a woman's claims that she suffered physical, emotional, and mental damage from a 2-day violent exorcism when she was 17. Texas state court gave the church a blank ticket to do whatever they want because it would be religious practices. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
A trio of baton-wielding men were intimidating and threatening voters. The US started a civil suit against them. Although the three refused to defend the suit, despite the fact that the US was about to win the case, the lawyers' political appointed bosses ordered the case to be dropped. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago 2 comments edit related share politics |
It's not every day a building just ups and moves... especially not when it's a 1,500-ton church. But that was exactly what happened to the Cathedral of St Dominic in Fuzhou, China today. Part of the church building was taken 75.6m (248ft) from its original position to move it out of the way of a construction project. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
An advocacy group representing the rights of private collectors fills the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U. S. State Department for refusing to provide information on import restrictions. Some of the restrictions are really doubtful. picked by maxriter 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share politics |
A Monsey group that held a religious ceremony involving 11,000 live chickens on county property was fined yesterday for leaving the site strewn with blood, feces, feathers and other garbage that attracted flies and maggots and caused potential for disease, health officials said. picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
Four people were shot outside New Life Church, one of the largest churches in Colorado. Gunman still at large and may still be inside church. 6 comments edit related share plime.comThis shooting may be related to an earlier shooting seventy miles away, link to article here on the shooting in Arvada: picked by Steffanie 2 years ago |
For over a decade, performance artist Bill Talen has preached against the evils of unsustainable consumption as “Reverend Billy,” leader of the so-called Church of Stop Shopping. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago 1 comments edit related share weird |
In a ding-dong battle between a Catholic church and city fathers, a priest is being slapped with a 5,000-euro fine each time he rings his church bell to call his flock to early morning Mass. picked by muppet 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
Pioneering lesbian rights activist Del Martin, who married her lifelong partner in June on the first day that same-sex couples here gained that right, died Wednesday. picked by punthe 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share world |
A man has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the Boy Scouts and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. picked by muppet 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |