Published by AFPThe United States led the push to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council as punishment for the invasion of … [Read more...] about UN General Assembly suspends Russia from Human Rights Council
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Gay Rights March and Rally Banned in Belarus; Activists Say They’ll Proceed Anyway
Activists say they'll proceed anyway after officials in Minsk, Belarus banned two upcoming gay rights events, Radio Free Europe … [Read more...] about Gay Rights March and Rally Banned in Belarus; Activists Say They’ll Proceed Anyway
Germany Fires Back at Belarussian President Lukashenko After Attack on Gay Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle
Over the weekend Brandon reported on the latest homophobic remarks from Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus. Lukashenko attacked German … [Read more...] about Germany Fires Back at Belarussian President Lukashenko After Attack on Gay Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle
Belarus Strongman Lukashenko: A Childish Dictator Prone To Schoolyard Taunts
The formerly Cummunist Belorussian strongman Alexander Lukashenko has always been a uniquely childish presence on the world stage -- he … [Read more...] about Belarus Strongman Lukashenko: A Childish Dictator Prone To Schoolyard Taunts
Watch: Trailer For Belarus’ First Gay-Themed Movie
A reader just sent along the trailer for the first Belarusian flick to address same-sex love. Though it's a bit hard to tell the actual plot of this … [Read more...] about Watch: Trailer For Belarus’ First Gay-Themed Movie
East Bloc Love: Documentary Depicts Oppression of Gays in Belarus
Yesterday I posted an item about the President of Belarus instructing the German foreign minister Guido Westerweile to turn straight. Lukashenko's … [Read more...] about East Bloc Love: Documentary Depicts Oppression of Gays in Belarus
News: Robert Pattinson, Belarus, Mary Bonauto, Iowa, Moby
Iowa poll: Voters ambivalent on same-sex marriage. Jamaican gay bar raided by police: "Around 20 officers kicked in doors, shouted anti-gay … [Read more...] about News: Robert Pattinson, Belarus, Mary Bonauto, Iowa, Moby
LGBT Activists Hold First Authorized Rally in Minsk
Authorities in Minsk, Belarus approved an LGBT rally in the city for the first time ever. KyivPost reports that authorities directed demonstrators not … [Read more...] about LGBT Activists Hold First Authorized Rally in Minsk
News: Belarus, Zac Efron, Twinkles, Black, Alex Sink, Liverpool
Bee: Prop 8 case reaches closing arguments... Zac Efron has his Daniel Craig moment. True Blood's tribute to the male … [Read more...] about News: Belarus, Zac Efron, Twinkles, Black, Alex Sink, Liverpool
Riot Police Violently End Gay Pride Parade In Belarus
Yep, another gay pride parade in Eastern Europe ends in violence. This one in Minsk, Belarus.The AP reports:"Riot police on Saturday broke up the … [Read more...] about Riot Police Violently End Gay Pride Parade In Belarus