I never really saw myself as a pastor. That's probably not what you'd expect a Christian leader like me, Rev. Dr. Mashaune D. Simon, from Atlanta, Georgia, father, husband, brother, son, and friend, from metro Atlanta, Georgia, say, but it's true. Yet, in my heart, I kinda always knew this was where I was headed. Over time, I've come around and embraced this calling deeply. It's something that's shaped my book, *Faith Deconstruction For Dummies*.
The political landscape in Alexandria, Virginia, is witnessing a remarkable event as two openly gay candidates, Kirk McPike and Gregory Darrall, vie for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. The primary, scheduled for January 20th, is a pivotal step in selecting the Democratic nominee for the upcoming special election on February 10th. This election aims to fill the vacancy left by Delegate E [...]
Community Leader Faces Job Loss Over Pronoun Policy In a recent incident highlighting the ongoing discussions around gender identity and workplace inclusion, a community leader in Louisiana has been dismissed from their position after refusing to use a co-worker's specified pronouns. This decision has sparked a broader conversation on the balance between personal beliefs and professional responsib [...]
In a concerning development, Arizona state Representative John Gillette has come under fire for his controversial social media post, calling for the execution of U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. On September 25, Gillette, a Republican known for his anti-LGBTQ+ stance, made a post on the social platform X, responding to a right-wing social media account known as The Patriot Oasis. The post by [...]