Troubling reports in a release just sent out by Ambiente: "Today, June 25th, starting at ten o'clock, the first ever Cuban Gay Pride march under the … [Read more...] about Report: Gay March Organizers, Beaten, Arrested by Police
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Saudi Arabia Arrest Men for Alleged Homosexuality, Detain 21
"Religious police" arrested "scores" of men suspected of being gay at a party in the eastern part of the country, according to reports: "Al-Medina … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia Arrest Men for Alleged Homosexuality, Detain 21
Anti-Gay Christian Group Gives Up on Repealing Maine Gay Rights Law
Another one bites the dust. Anti-gay initiatives are failing on both coasts. The Christian Civic League in Maine is giving up on efforts it launched … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Christian Group Gives Up on Repealing Maine Gay Rights Law
Greek Lesbos Islanders Begin Judicial Quest Today Over ‘Lesbian’
A group of plaintiffs from the Greek island of Lesbos (pictured below) begins their quest in court today to stop gay women from calling themselves … [Read more...] about Greek Lesbos Islanders Begin Judicial Quest Today Over ‘Lesbian’
Twin Falls, Idaho Parade Allows Gay Float with No Markings
Pride vs. Prejudice. Which won? Every year, Twin Falls, Idaho holds a Western Days parade featuring floats from local community businesses and … [Read more...] about Twin Falls, Idaho Parade Allows Gay Float with No Markings
Strife, Defiance, Conflict Mark Moscow Gay Pride Rally
Gay rights activists took to the streets in Moscow on Sunday, defying a ban by Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov. Predictably, there was conflict, Agence … [Read more...] about Strife, Defiance, Conflict Mark Moscow Gay Pride Rally
News: Britney Spears, Turkey, Tyra, NYPD, Jock Itch, Ricky Martin
Religious right mounting opposition to NY marriage equality: "The Rev. Duane Motley of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms says the Democratic … [Read more...] about News: Britney Spears, Turkey, Tyra, NYPD, Jock Itch, Ricky Martin
Riot Police Stand Guard Over Romanian Gay Pride Parade
A gay pride parade was held in Bucharest, Romania on Saturday, following demonstrations by nationalist and ultra-orthodox groups. It was watched over … [Read more...] about Riot Police Stand Guard Over Romanian Gay Pride Parade
Mariela Castro Presides Over Cuba’s Largest Gay Rights Rally
President Raul Castro's daughter Mariela, an outspoken advocate of gay rights, presided over a massive state-backed rights rally over the weekend, to … [Read more...] about Mariela Castro Presides Over Cuba’s Largest Gay Rights Rally
Activist Stages Picket, Calls for Prosecution of Moscow Mayor
Activist Nikolai Alekseev staged a one-man picket of Moscow's General Prosecutor on Saturday, calling for the prosecution of Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov … [Read more...] about Activist Stages Picket, Calls for Prosecution of Moscow Mayor