There is a clear line between faith and law, and confusing them is why this country ends up in endless culture wars. A church wedding is a religious ritual. A marriage license is a civil contract. One is governed by belief. The other is governed by law. Mixing them is not theology, it is malpractice.

Jesse Durko was a man who lived his truth, tended his dream, and in so doing left behind a legacy of care for others and for the living green world around us. A life partner to Robert Geary MacKilligan, Durko built not only a distinguished career as a horticulturist, but a home of deep love, purpose, and enduring values.

My name is Speyder Webb, though most people who know me call me “Spidey.” I identify as a gay trans man when I’m educating and engaging in community events; otherwise, I am simply a man. As a community advocate, I care deeply about the health and well-being of the TLGBQ+ community and our allies.

On Monday, the Trump administration submitted arguments to the Supreme Court claiming that no court — including the Supreme Court — can question Trump’s decision to deploy military troops against U.S. cities.