When the UK government officially filed divorce papers Wednesday to leave the European Union, Darren Grimes woke up a happy camper. “I’m extremely optimistic about our future chances outside in … [Read more...] about This Young, LGBT Advocate Isn’t Your Average Brexiteer
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British Govt Says It Is ‘Committed’ to Pardoning 49,000+ Gay Men Convicted of Gross Indecency
The British government says it is "committed" to an 'Alan Turing law' that would pardon at least 49,000 gay men who were convicted under gross indecency crimes before homosexuality was decriminalized … [Read more...] about British Govt Says It Is ‘Committed’ to Pardoning 49,000+ Gay Men Convicted of Gross Indecency
Both Candidates to Become U.K.’s Next Prime Minister Have Anti-Gay Ties, Positions
Girl power! While most of the progressive thinkers in the U.S. are thrilled with the possibility of the election of the nation's first female Commander in Chief and marveling at how far we've come … [Read more...] about Both Candidates to Become U.K.’s Next Prime Minister Have Anti-Gay Ties, Positions
John Oliver Reminds America What It Missed Out on by Declaring Independence: WATCH
John Oliver turned in a special Independence Day segment to remind Americans of all the things they've missed out on by kicking Britain to the curb: accents, meat pies and bowler hats ("Perfect for … [Read more...] about John Oliver Reminds America What It Missed Out on by Declaring Independence: WATCH
UK Prime Minister Candidate Linked to ‘Gay Cure’ and Anti-Equality Organization
Stephen Crabb, one of the five candidates to replace David Cameron as the UK's next prime minister had to deny his homophobic views when he launched his candidacy to become the next leader of the … [Read more...] about UK Prime Minister Candidate Linked to ‘Gay Cure’ and Anti-Equality Organization
Brexit: The Vote That Set Cartoonists Off
British satirists are reacting to the Brexit vote with mostly dismay, doomsday scenarios — and a new head of hair ("leave" campaigner Boris Johnson's). But we wondered what cartoonists outside of … [Read more...] about Brexit: The Vote That Set Cartoonists Off
Brexit, Dugout Shampoo, Channing Tatum, Harry Styles, Christina Aguilera, Turkey: NEWS
BREXIT. An explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWhVBmrNPQ FEDER. How Brexit could redraw the international LGBT rights map. BILL DE BLASIO. Mayor's support from LGBTQ community has … [Read more...] about Brexit, Dugout Shampoo, Channing Tatum, Harry Styles, Christina Aguilera, Turkey: NEWS
David Cameron Says He’ll Resign After Britain Votes to Leave EU: WATCH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXNV3Ad0qQ0 Britain has voted to leave the European Union in a stunning 52 to 48 vote that sent financial markets tumbling around the world and prompted Prime … [Read more...] about David Cameron Says He’ll Resign After Britain Votes to Leave EU: WATCH
As Britain Considers a ‘Brexit’ from the EU, John Oliver Has a Better Idea: WATCH
John Oliver took a look last night at Brexit, which is the name for the debate on whether Britain should leave the 28-state European Union. It's a debate that reached a violent climax last week when … [Read more...] about As Britain Considers a ‘Brexit’ from the EU, John Oliver Has a Better Idea: WATCH
UK Issues Travel Warning Over Anti-LGBT Laws in North Carolina and Mississippi
The United Kingdom has updated its foreign travel advice for British citizens traveling to the United States because of the recently passed anti-LGBT laws in North Carolina and Mississippi. Under a … [Read more...] about UK Issues Travel Warning Over Anti-LGBT Laws in North Carolina and Mississippi
