AZERBAIJAN. Police "hunting" LGBTQ individuals through the internet, and then arresting them: 'Report says, the number of detained and fined persons is at least 8-9 people. They were also referred to … [Read more...] about LGBTQ World News Digest: 9 International Stories You Need to Know About
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Stunning Parkour Video Sends a Powerful Message to LGBTQ People: WATCH
Bulgaria's LGBTQ group Single Step, which provides support to LGBTQ youth and their families, today released a stunning video encouraging people all around the world to be themselves. Said director … [Read more...] about Stunning Parkour Video Sends a Powerful Message to LGBTQ People: WATCH
Neo-Nazi Leader Urges Supporters to ‘Cleanse Sofia from Garbage’ at Upcoming Bulgarian Pride March
A Neo-Nazi leader is calling upon supporters to bring “brooms and shovels with wooden handles” to a counter-protest against Sofia, Bulgaria's Pride march this Saturday, Human Rights Watch reports: A … [Read more...] about Neo-Nazi Leader Urges Supporters to ‘Cleanse Sofia from Garbage’ at Upcoming Bulgarian Pride March
‘Brokeback Mountain’ Writers to Pen Film Based on Father’s Cross Country Walk in the Wake of Gay Son’s Suicide
A drama based on the true story of Joe Bell, the Oregon father who began a trek across the country to educate young people about the effects of bullying and homophobia after his 15-year-old son … [Read more...] about ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Writers to Pen Film Based on Father’s Cross Country Walk in the Wake of Gay Son’s Suicide
Bulgarian MEP Calls Eurovision Winner Conchita Wurst ‘Genetically Modified Organism’ – VIDEO
In an interview before his May election, Bulgarian Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Angel Dzhambazki described Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst as a “bearded creature.” In the same interview, … [Read more...] about Bulgarian MEP Calls Eurovision Winner Conchita Wurst ‘Genetically Modified Organism’ – VIDEO
LGBT Pride and Protest: A First-Hand Report From Sofia, Bulgaria
BY GARTH GREENWELL Pride has always been a tense time in Sofia, Bulgaria, where I have lived for the last four years. In 2008, the year of the first Pride (not coincidentally, Bulgaria joined the … [Read more...] about LGBT Pride and Protest: A First-Hand Report From Sofia, Bulgaria
Pride Parade In Bulgaria’s Sofia Goes Off Without A Hitch
Despite calls for violence from nationalist and conservative religious leaders and one small skirmish, gay pride went swimmingly in Sofia, Bulgaria, yesterday. From Christian Science … [Read more...] about Pride Parade In Bulgaria’s Sofia Goes Off Without A Hitch
News: JCPenney, Convention Snubs, Hunter Parrish, ‘Brave’ Lesbian?
The wildfire in Colorado doubled in size overnight. It is only about 5% contained at the moment. JCPenney stocks plummeted after the axing of PresidentMichael Francis, the executive who helped … [Read more...] about News: JCPenney, Convention Snubs, Hunter Parrish, ‘Brave’ Lesbian?
Bulgarian Bishop Awards Medals for Defending Christianity from Gays
Plovdiv Bishop Nikolay of Bulgaria has handed out awards to the Mayor of the city of Pazarzhik Todor Popov and the Pazardzhik Prosecutor Stefan Yanev for "standing up for Christian values, … [Read more...] about Bulgarian Bishop Awards Medals for Defending Christianity from Gays
Skinheads Attack Gay Rights Rally in Bulgaria
Skinheads in the central Bulgaria town of Pazardzhik attacked a group of six activists who had arrived there from Sofia to protest the city council's ban on displays of homosexuality in public, … [Read more...] about Skinheads Attack Gay Rights Rally in Bulgaria
