The Tolkien Society announced that they will be holding a virtual summer seminar during which panelists will discuss queer theory and gender diversity within Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series.
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In California, Hundreds of Men Transfer to Female Prisons
To ignore biological reality in the context of punishment and rehabilitation is not wholly different than a doctor or nurse treating a patient according to a perceived identity that conflicts with biological reality. Such medical care would not be helpful or loving. It would be malpractice.
Demi Lovato Says She Cut Her Hair Short to Break Free of 'Gender, Sexuality Norms' of Christianity, Southern Culture
Singer and actress Demi Lovato told actor Drew Barrymore on her talk show that she cut her hair short to break free of the "gender and sexuality norms" of southern and Christian cultures.
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Sex, Identity, and the Image of God
Just as a plane is made to fly, a book is made to be read, and a fish is made to swim, our purpose is to image and glorify God. If we hope to thrive as individuals and as a society, we must live in alignment with that design. Otherwise, we are fighting, not just against God, but against our very natures.
Christian Schools Fight Back, Say LGBT Suit Would Strip Students of 'Much-Needed Financial Aid'
Three Christian schools are attempting to intervene in a high-profile federal lawsuit that is seeking to force faith-based colleges, universities and seminaries to recognize gender identity and sexual orientation as normal. The suit was filed by 33 LGBT students.
CNN Blasted as 'Propaganda' for Asserting 'It's Not Possible' to Know Sex at Birth
CNN came under fire this week after the outlet published a piece claiming that a baby's biological sex cannot be determined at birth.
Men and Women Are Different, and That's a Good Thing
Congress halted the rollout of the Army’s new Combat Fitness Test. Unlike the old test, the new test requires men and women to meet the same standards of physical fitness. The problem is, so far, 54 percent of women have failed this new gender-neutral test.
N.Y. School: Don't Say 'Mom and Dad' or 'Boys and Girls': Use 'Inclusive Language'
The head of a New York City private school is defending an “Inclusive Language Guide” that discourages the use of phrases such as “mom and dad,” saying it's needed to “affirm and unite” different members of the school’s community.
Biden Administration to Consider Adding 3rd Gender Identification Marker on Federal IDs
The Biden Administration is reportedly considering adding a 3rd gender identification marker on federal identification documents.
Hospital Staff Encouraged to Use 'Chestfeeding' over 'Breastfeeding' to Push Inclusivity
Some hospitals in Great Britain are encouraging their staff to use gender-inclusive language over gendered language in an effort to include transgender and non-binary patients.
