United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

United Methodist delegates began making historic changes in their policies on sexuality on Tuesday — voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ polices.

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Apr 25, 2024Only lean-left coverage:United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ issues
  2. Apr 26, 2024Only lean-left coverage:United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues
  3. Apr 29, 2024Only center coverage:United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
  4. Apr 30, 2024United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
  5. May 1, 2024United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

Who covered each development

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How each side is putting it

Left

6 viewpoints
Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe, +1 more
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

Washington BladeLean Left· 881d ago

United Methodist Church removes 40-year ban on gay clergy

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· 881d ago

United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings

New York TimesLean Left· 881d ago

United Methodist Church Reverses Ban on Gay Clergy

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 882d ago· ran in 2 outlets

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

Center

5 viewpoints
KTVZ BendCenter· 881d ago

United Methodist Church lifts 40-year ban on LGBTQ clergy

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, WMUR, +1 more
KOB 4Center· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

WMURCenter· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

East Idaho NewsCenter· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 881d ago

LGBTQ clergy allowed at United Methodist churches after vote to repeal ban

The RepublicCenter· 882d ago· ran in 2 outlets

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies

KOB 4Center· 883d ago· ran in 2 outlets

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

Right

2 viewpoints
Odessa AmericanLean Right· 881d ago· ran in 7 outlets

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

Washington TimesLean Right· 881d ago

Methodists move to undo LGBTQ restrictions, embrace liberalized views on sexual practices

Washington TimesLean Right· 881d ago

United Methodists approve gay clergy ordination, ending 40-year-old ban

AL.comLean Right· 881d ago

United Methodists repeal bans on same-sex marriage, ordaining openly LGBTQ clergy

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