A new report from PBS News looks at the dire conditions facing gay men living in Nigeria. As journalist Nick Schifrin reports, gay men in the African … [Read more...] about Gay Nigerians Share Horrific Accounts of Torture, Imprisonment and Death Threats: VIDEO
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Still Trying To Void Cancer-Stricken Woman’s Same-Sex Marriage
More than five months after Obergefell, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton refuses to dismiss a case challenging a lesbian couple's marriage, even … [Read more...] about Texas AG Ken Paxton Still Trying To Void Cancer-Stricken Woman’s Same-Sex Marriage
Texas City Rejects Homophobic Residents’ Petition To Rename ‘Gay Drive’ – VIDEO
Officials in a Texas city have rejected a petition from homophobic residents seeking to rename "Gay Drive." The City Commission in Pharr, Texas — … [Read more...] about Texas City Rejects Homophobic Residents’ Petition To Rename ‘Gay Drive’ – VIDEO
Ted Cruz Promises to Fight Gay Rights in Phone Call With Right Wing Extremists: LISTEN
In a phone call last week with anti-gay right wing extremists, Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz vowed he would fight against gay … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Promises to Fight Gay Rights in Phone Call With Right Wing Extremists: LISTEN
Cyprus Lawmakers Pass Landmark Civil Unions Bill
Legislators in Cyprus have passed a bill that will allow same-sex couples to enter into legally-recognized civil unions. The favorable vote on The … [Read more...] about Cyprus Lawmakers Pass Landmark Civil Unions Bill
London Protest Demands Action on Anti-Gay Commonwealth Laws: VIDEO
LGBT rights activist Peter Tatchell (right) last week supported a London protest highlighting anti-gay laws in Commonwealth countries. Organised by … [Read more...] about London Protest Demands Action on Anti-Gay Commonwealth Laws: VIDEO
Bermuda’s Supreme Court Expands Rights for Binational Same-Sex Couples
In a decision issued Friday, Bermuda's Supreme Court ruled that individuals in same-sex partnerships with Bermudian citizens are guaranteed the same … [Read more...] about Bermuda’s Supreme Court Expands Rights for Binational Same-Sex Couples
More Gays, Lesbians Referring To Spouses As ‘Husband,’ ‘Wife’ Instead Of ‘Partner’
More gays and lesbians are referring to their significant other as "husband" or "wife" instead of "partner" or "spouse" in the wake of the U.S. … [Read more...] about More Gays, Lesbians Referring To Spouses As ‘Husband,’ ‘Wife’ Instead Of ‘Partner’
Dallas LGBT Activists Protest Outside Police Station In Wake Of Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
Dallas police haven't done enough to combat a wave of anti-gay attacks in the city's Oak Lawn gayborhood, LGBT activists say. About 50 people … [Read more...] about Dallas LGBT Activists Protest Outside Police Station In Wake Of Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
Ireland Introduces Legislation to Ban Discrimination Against Gay Teachers: VIDEO
Ireland has introduced new legislation that would prevent schools from discriminating against gay teachers. Religious-run schools can currently … [Read more...] about Ireland Introduces Legislation to Ban Discrimination Against Gay Teachers: VIDEO