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Switzerland Passes Marriage Equality Over Bishops’ Objections on “Rights of Children”

January 7, 2021/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Legislators in Switzerland legalized marriage equality despite opposition from the Catholic bishops, and also approved changes to ease government record changes for transgender and intersex people. Read More

South Dakota Bishops “Praised” New Bill Banning Some Healthcare for Transgender Youth

February 16, 2020/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Gender Identity, Healthcare, Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Guest Contributor

In several U.S. states where local governments have taken up LGBTQ rights, the Catholic hierarchy is placing itself in opposition to equality. Today's post features three related stories. Read More