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Chicago Bulls drop Christian player just hours after he criticized Pride Month: 'I know Jesus is the way'



The Chicago Bulls have dumped 24-year-old guard Jaden Ivey after he made comments in support of God and against Pride Month.

Ivey's stint with the Bulls is over after just four games, following a trade from the Detroit Pistons in early February.

'God did not make a man to be with a man.'

The Bulls waived Ivey on Monday — which means his contract can be picked up by another team — after the guard criticized gay pride and the NBA on his Instagram page.

"The world can proclaim LGBTQ, they proclaim Pride Month, and the NBA, they proclaim it," Ivey said from inside a vehicle.

"God did not make a man to be with a man. God did not make a girl to be with a girl. God made a man for the purpose of procreation to have another child," Ivey added.

It did not take long for the Bulls to catch wind of the young player's comments, and the organization announced at 6 p.m. that he was being let go.

"The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived guard Jaden Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team," the Bulls said in a statement shared to social media.

Before their game on Monday evening, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan told the media that the organization expects certain standards to be upheld.

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"We've got people from all different backgrounds, you know, inside the organization," Donovan said after a reporter claimed Ivey was spiraling.

"We're all going to basically take care of each other. We're going to accept each other. And I think we're going to be hardworking, we're going to be accountable, and we're going to be respectful, and we're going to be professional," the coach continued.

Donovan concluded, "I think, organizationally, there's certain standards I think we want to have as an organization and try to live up to those each and every day."

Ivey was quick to jump back on social media on Monday night and call the Bulls' reasoning into question.

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"Why didn't they just say, 'We don't agree with his stance on LGBTQ?'" Ivey asked.

"How? Because I believe in the truth because I know Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life?"

He added, "This is not about me. This is about the kingdom of God. This is about the truth, the truth of the Bible, because I spoke what the truth is. I called these things out because that's what it is. The word of God will be preached to all nations, and then the end will come."

Ivey is on the final year of his rookie contract, a four-year deal worth almost $33 million.

If he is not signed by another team within the league's 48-hour window, the Bulls will have to pay the remainder of his contract, and he will become a free agent.

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California city mayor pro tem calls for end of Pride Month observation, and outrage ensues



LGBTQ activists are outraged after the mayor pro tem of a California desert city called for the local government to stop observing Pride Month.

Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradetto suggested during a Dec. 16 council meeting that the city should reconsider hanging banners in support of Pride Month. Pradetto said the city should stay out of the private lives of its residents.

'We must agree to a non-aggression pact. We can't use the power of the state to punish those who disagree with us.'

He also said that some of the residents expressed concern that the banners showed preference by the city in favor of some residents against others.

The Palm Springs Pride group released a statement condemning the proposal.

"Discrimination is division. The city must unequivocally reject this harmful proposal and reinforce its commitment to being a truly open, diverse, and welcoming home for everyone," they wrote in a statement.

On Tuesday, the city council voted against the proposal and will keep hanging banners.

In a comment emailed to Blaze News, Pradetto clarified that he had nothing against the LGBTQ community.

"America is divided, and it breaks my heart. Our current strategy of progressive identity politics is failing, and doubling down will only make it worse," he wrote in part.

"When politics becomes about identity rather than policy, compromise becomes impossible," Pradetto added. "The temperature rises. I can't fix that throughout the nation, but I can start in my own city. That is why I proposed policy changes to focus on our similarities, rather than our differences, and remove group-specific banners from City Hall."

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He went on to say that the policies threatened the values of a pluralistic society.

"In a pluralistic society, you are safe to express who you are and what you believe in the public square. But we must agree to a non-aggression pact. We can't use the power of the state to punish those who disagree with us," Pradetto wrote.

"Although my proposal failed, I hope it encourages other officials to look at their policies because our current trajectory will divide us and render state power not as a governing structure but a blunt tool against those who disagree with you," he concluded.

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7 reasons why this was the best and worst Pride Month yet



July is here, which means we made it through another Pride Month! Since the 1970s when what used to be called just the gay community first started designating June as the month for gay rights advocacy, we’ve seen parades, events, and the like grow more extreme every year. Now, half the alphabet is employed to describe the ever-increasing number of gender identities; children are routinely dragged into the mix; and sexual fetishes are normalized and celebrated.

However, “this Pride Month in 2025 was very different than Pride Month 2024 or 2023 or 2022,” says Liz Wheeler. “Something in our culture has changed.”

On the latest episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show,” Liz listed out seven reasons 2025’s Pride Month was both the best and worst one to date.

1. Glenn Greenwald sex tape leaked

Just as Pride Month was kicking off, renowned investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald was swept into a scandal when a gay sex tape depicting him engaging in consensual acts that involved a maid’s outfit, fetish behavior, and acts of sexual humiliation was leaked in what he called a "maliciously political" attack.

“Greenwald exposed to the world quite literally what a homosexual lifestyle really is — the reality of the gay lifestyle,” says Liz.

When confronted about the tape, Greenwald “defended” his behavior and even claimed “he was proud.”

“I don’t think Glenn Greenwald brought a lot of people to the LGBTQ+++ side of the aisle this Pride Month,” says Liz.

2. Jojo Siwa likes men now

American singer, dancer, and actress Jojo Siwa launched her career as a child star on the reality TV show “Dance Moms” in 2015, later gaining fame through her vibrant YouTube presence, music singles, and colorful, bow-centric brand.

“[She's] identified as a lesbian from the time she was 17 years old,” but during Pride Month this year, Siwa confessed “she's in love with a man,” “they're talking marriage,” and “she no longer identifies as a lesbian,” says Liz.

But this wasn’t just a sudden change in preference. Siwa also confessed that she was “pressured” into identifying as a lesbian by the supposedly tolerant and accepting LGBTQ+ community.

“As a result of this bombshell revelation, Jojo Siwa was canceled by a massive Pride event” due to “a scheduling conflict,” says Liz, adding sarcastically, “Yeah, I bet it was a scheduling conflict.”

3. SCOTUS says parents CAN opt kids out of LGBTQ+ curriculum

On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Mahmoud v. Taylor that Maryland parents have a First Amendment right to opt their children out of public school classes using LGBTQ-themed storybooks, citing religious freedom.

“Parental rights won; grooming of children lost,” says Liz.

4. Trump put California on notice

President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from California after transgender athlete AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old biological male, won girls’ high jump and triple jump titles at the state track and field championships, stripping the rightful female winners of their titles.

Trump called the state out for violating Title IX and gave it 10 days to comply with his executive order, prompting the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) to adjust its rules. However, full compliance with federal law has not happened.

5. Target listened

During 2023 and 2024’s Pride Months, Target debuted Pride collections that included “tuck-friendly” swimsuits, LGBTQ-themed children’s and baby clothing, and pro-trans merchandise designed by a self-proclaimed Satanist.

Liz was one of millions who joined the nationwide boycott against Target.

And it worked. This year, the Pride collection has been replaced with patriotic Independence Day-themed merchandise.

“Now you walk into a Target and you see July 4 stuff – red, white, and blue fireworks, patriotism plastered on the walls,” and “you do not see ‘trans the kids’ paraphernalia,” Liz celebrates.

6. Riley Gaines: 1, Simone Biles: 0

In early June, Olympic gold gymnast icon Simone Biles lashed out at NCAA champion swimmer and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines when Gaines commented on a post from the Minnesota State High School League celebrating Champlin Park High School’s girls’ softball team, which includes a transgender pitcher. “Comments off lol. To be expected when your star player is a boy,” Gaines wrote.

Biles, in a now deleted tweet, responded: “You’re truly sick, all of this campaigning because you lost a race. Straight up sore loser. You should be uplifting the trans community and perhaps finding a way to make sports inclusive OR creating a new avenue where trans feel safe in sports. Maybe a transgender category IN ALL sports!!”

A back-and-forth feud quickly sparked, with Gaines accusing Biles of being a “male-apologist at the expense of young girls’ dreams” and Biles firing back with nasty character attacks, such as, “Bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.”

The dispute ended with Biles apologizing for her body-shaming comments and deleting her X account.

“Riley Gaines made gold medalist Simone Biles … the best female gymnast that ever lived … delete her X account,” says Liz. “If that’s not a win, I don’t know what is.”

7. Anti-ICE riots stole Pride parade media coverage

“You didn't see a lot of coverage this year of Pride parades, did you?” asks Liz. “No, instead we saw anti-ICE riots and really lame boomer No Kings Day protests.” Even better, “the anti-ICE riots were exposed as being paid-for, staged Marxist violence, and the No Kings Day riots were … pathetic, and the people involved in them were losers.”

To hear more of Liz’s analysis, watch the episode above.

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How we help 'gay' men and women 'Leave Pride Behind'



You may have noticed that corporate America’s enthusiasm for Pride Month has waned.

But business leaders aren't the only ones pulling back from public celebration of “Pride.” Many ordinary people are retreating from full-on support for the demands of the LGBT lobby.

Our Leaving Pride Behind campaign amplifies the powerful testimonies of men and women who have walked away from homosexual behavior and identity.

Most importantly, many people who once identified themselves as gay, lesbian, or transgender have abandoned that identity. In some cases, they have completely reinterpreted their own past behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and political commitments. These brave men and women have left Pride behind.

Over the rainbow

If you’ve sensed that Pride-themed advertising has declined since 2023, you’re not wrong. A new survey finds that 43% of Fortune 1,000 companies are dialing back their external support for Pride Month in 2025. Social media feeds, once filled with rainbow branding, are strikingly subdued this year. No embarrassing displays by nonbinary “influencers” trying to sell beer. No doubt, the business community is responding to the views of the broader public.

A recent survey revealed that nearly 60% of Americans now prefer corporations to stay neutral on political and social issues.

At the same time, many Americans are questioning the goals and tactics of LGBT activism. People are starting to realize the cost of this ideology, particularly when it conflicts with faith, family, and biological reality. People are repelled by the sight of parents losing custody of their children for failing to “affirm” the child’s “gender identity.” Ordinary folk are cheering when J.K. Rowling takes down trans activists online.

'Obergefell' remorse

And people also intuit that redefining marriage in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case opened the door to transgenderism in the schools, drag queen story hours, and much more. As a result, the public is rethinking its commitments to policies such as genderless marriage. Gallup polling shows public support for same-sex marriage has dipped from 71% in 2022 to 68% in 2025. Among Republicans, the drop is even more dramatic — from 55% to just 41% over the past three years.

Even more interesting and significant is the group of people that we at the Ruth Institute refer to as those who have “left Pride behind.” Some in the public refer to this group of people as “ex-gays.” We hesitate to use this terminology, because most of them do not refer to themselves in this way. They might refer to themselves as “once gay.” They might call themselves “overcomers” or “people who have journeyed away from an LGBT identity.”

Many of them do not accept the term “gay” as an identity label in the first place. At most, they regard the term “gay” or “same-sex attracted” as a description of an attribute, which may or may not be permanent. For many people, “gay” is emphatically not an identity. So they certainly do not want to call themselves “ex-gay.”

Stories of transformation

That is why we at the Ruth Institute refer to them as people who have left Pride behind. Our Leaving Pride Behind campaign amplifies the powerful testimonies of men and women who have walked away from homosexual behavior and identity. These interviews include stories of transformation, healing, and faith. They challenge the destructive ideology that sexual orientation or gender identity is permanent and must be celebrated through political activism.

These brave men and women have left Pride behind, not just metaphorically, but literally. They’ve humbled themselves enough to say, “I was on the wrong path. I am willing to take responsibility for myself, my choices, and the totality of my life.” They risk the ridicule and censure of people they thought were their friends.

Amazingly, many of the people who have left Pride behind have also left other baggage. They have had bad things done to them. They’ve left blame behind. They’ve done things for which they are deeply sorry and ashamed. They’ve left toxic shame behind. They’ve done the best they could in deeply trying and confusing situations. They’ve left excuse-making behind.

In short, they have peace in their lives.

Evading the evidence

The LGBT political establishment thinks these people don’t exist. According to the “official voice” of the LGBT community, no one can change sexual orientation. People who say they have changed are either kidding themselves and will surely revert to their natural gay selves any minute, or they weren’t really gay in the first place.

That is a cop-out, evading the evidence rather than confronting it. This attitude is also deeply disrespectful. If corporate America can leave Pride behind, so can once-gay individuals. Personally, I have the utmost respect for those who have chosen to leave Pride behind.

I invite you to visit the Ruth Institute's YouTube channel. Get acquainted with the stories of those who have left Pride behind. Are they all lying or kidding themselves? Decide for yourself. I’m convinced that these are brave and honest individuals who have earned my respect.

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Revolting discoveries from ‘all-ages’ Texas Pride festivals parents NEED to see



June is the wonderful time of year when we get to witness deranged adults drag their children to “family-friendly” Pride events to watch heavily made-up men in lingerie dance provocatively — all in the name of inclusion.

As part of the Texas Family Project, Sara Gonzales spends the month infiltrating these LGBTQ+ festivals to expose the sexual depravity that is anything but family-friendly. On this episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara reveals the darkness she recently uncovered at two "all-ages" Texas Pride festivals.

Dallas Pride Music Festival

The first event Sara attended was hosted at Fair Park in Dallas.

“So I get there, and I go through the gate, and I go through the metal detector, and I immediately walk into a room, and I am greeted by a booth with naked man paintings,” she says, playing video footage she took from the event that captures an art exhibit selling male nude artwork.

“There was a child that was, like, literally right there. ... That's not crazy sexual indoctrination at all,” she says sarcastically.

Around the corner, Sara encountered a “sexual health clinic” offering “free condoms and HIV testing and ‘PrEP’” — a medication regimen used to prevent HIV infection in individuals who are at high risk but are not infected.

“Really weird stuff to be putting out, displaying in front of kids,” says Sara, noting that there were numerous HIV-related booths present.

The most disgusting vendors, however, were the ones selling apparel. One T-shirt booth was selling shirts with sayings such as “Eat p***y it’s healthy,” “My ex hates my guts because he couldn’t reach them,” “I like boys that lick boys,” “Girls eat it better,” and “Overworked and underf**ked” — “all in view of children” who ranged from babies to high schoolers.

Another booth sold LGBTQ-themed books, including some children’s books, as well as stickers with sayings such as “F**k Trump,” “Be gay, do crime,” “Bad witch vibes,” “Live fast, eat ass,” “Poor and horny,” and “A trans person peed here.” Perhaps worst of all was a sticker that said “Daddy” over an image of Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

To be expected, drag shows were also part of the festival. Sara plays a video compilation she took of various biological men — all of whom were scantily clad in women’s clothing — performing promiscuous routines in front of crowds that included children.

The entire event, from activities to merchandise, Sara says, was centered around “sex and degeneracy and perversion,” despite the family-friendly marketing.

Arlington Pride Festival

The second festival Sara attended was in Arlington, a suburb of Dallas. While it was “toned down” compared to last year’s event, which Sara describes as “absolutely crazy, reprehensible, [and] disgusting,” it nonetheless crossed several lines.

Thankfully, the wide range of “sex toys” from Arlington’s 2024 Pride festival had been axed, but there was still plenty of graphic dancing by drag queens, one of which was wearing a thong, as well as profane sayings on merchandise, sexual health clinics, and performances that included phrases like “show me your titties.”

Sara plays video footage of numerous children walking around the event decked out in rainbow Pride gear alongside their parents.

“This should not happen in the state of Texas,” she says.

To hear more about Sara’s discoveries, watch the episode above.

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