BLOOD BAN. Rep. Jared Polis leading effort to remove FDA's gay blood ban: "Polis is expected to speak to journalists nationally on a conference call … [Read more...] about One Dance, Caitlyn Jenner, Luke Lewis, Blood Ban, Brian Brown, Philippines: NEWS
International LGBT Rights
India’s Supreme Court to Hear New Challenge to Law Criminalizing Gay Sex
India's Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a new challenge to Penal Code Section 377, the colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex, thanks to a fresh … [Read more...] about India’s Supreme Court to Hear New Challenge to Law Criminalizing Gay Sex
Large Majority Reject Bermuda Same-Sex Marriage in Voter Referendum: VIDEO
A large majority of voters in Bermuda rejected same-sex marriage and civil unions in a referendum held yesterday. Sixty-nine percent voted against … [Read more...] about Large Majority Reject Bermuda Same-Sex Marriage in Voter Referendum: VIDEO
Police Chief to Make Historic Apology for 1981 Toronto Gay Bathhouse Raids
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders will apologize for raids on four gay bathhouses in 1981 which netted hundreds of arrests, outing the patrons, and … [Read more...] about Police Chief to Make Historic Apology for 1981 Toronto Gay Bathhouse Raids
Kenyan Court: Forced Anal Exams on Gay Suspects are Legal and Not Degrading — VIDEO
A High Court Judge in Kenya ruled Thursday that anal probing is legal and also a perfectly reasonable way to determine a person's sexual orientation. … [Read more...] about Kenyan Court: Forced Anal Exams on Gay Suspects are Legal and Not Degrading — VIDEO
Ugandan High School Reportedly Suspends 20 Students on Suspicion of Being Gay
When it comes to LGBT rights, you can't do much worse than Uganda. Same-sex relationships are illegal for both men and women in the country, and the … [Read more...] about Ugandan High School Reportedly Suspends 20 Students on Suspicion of Being Gay
Life is Terrible for LGBT People in Pakistan but Facebook, Scruff, and Grindr are Helping: WATCH
In the latest video from its Blackout Series, VICE News examines how technology is helping LGBT people in Pakistan express gender and sexual … [Read more...] about Life is Terrible for LGBT People in Pakistan but Facebook, Scruff, and Grindr are Helping: WATCH
Gay Couple in Morocco Thrown in Jail for Having Sex in their Car
Two young men will spend six months in jail after police caught them having sex in their car in a deserted area of Guelmin, a city in Southern … [Read more...] about Gay Couple in Morocco Thrown in Jail for Having Sex in their Car
Northern Ireland to Lift Lifetime Ban on Blood Donation by Gay Men
Northern Ireland Health Minister Michelle O'Neill is set to announce an end to the lifetime ban on blood donation by gay men later today, the Belfast … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland to Lift Lifetime Ban on Blood Donation by Gay Men
Muslim Cleric: Gay People Cause Earthquakes
A Muslim cleric in Ghana, where violence and harassment of gays and lesbians has reportedly intensified, has offered his countrymen what he believes … [Read more...] about Muslim Cleric: Gay People Cause Earthquakes