gay rights
In Surprise Announcement, Federal Judge Says He Wants to Expand Scope of Louisiana Gay Marriage Case
Yesterday we reported that New Orleans-based U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman was set to hear arguments in a case challenging Louisiana’s ban on … [Read more...] about In Surprise Announcement, Federal Judge Says He Wants to Expand Scope of Louisiana Gay Marriage Case
Ugandan Gay Rights Activists Lose Case To Ethics And Integrity Minister Who Stormed Meeting
In 2012, several gay rights activists were holding a workshop when Ethics and Integrity Minister Simon Lokodo (right), accompanied by police officers, … [Read more...] about Ugandan Gay Rights Activists Lose Case To Ethics And Integrity Minister Who Stormed Meeting
Gambia To Toughen Anti-gay Laws By Banning All LGBT Rights Organizations and Advocacy
In a statement to the press on Friday, Gambia’s Secretary General and Minister for Presidential Affairs Momodou Sabally announced legislation to … [Read more...] about Gambia To Toughen Anti-gay Laws By Banning All LGBT Rights Organizations and Advocacy
Orlando City Council Files Brief In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
In a 5-2 vote yesterday, the Orlando City Council decided to file a brief in support of same-sex marriage, and in favor of overturning a 2008 ban. The … [Read more...] about Orlando City Council Files Brief In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage
Activist Questions Denial of U.S. Visas to African LGBT SF Pride Invitees
Melanie Nathan (right), director of the San Francisco African Leadership Institute, wrote a scathing piece about the state department's denial of … [Read more...] about Activist Questions Denial of U.S. Visas to African LGBT SF Pride Invitees
Spain’s LGBT Leaders Receive First-Ever Reception from Newly Enthroned King and Queen
On Tuesday, Spain’s LGBT community leaders were welcomed at the royal El Pardo palace – marking the first time the country's monarchy has ever … [Read more...] about Spain’s LGBT Leaders Receive First-Ever Reception from Newly Enthroned King and Queen
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI): To Win Elections, GOP Must Agree with Voters on Gay Marriage: VIDEO
PBS News Hour Looks at the Turning Tide in the Nationwide Fight for Gay Rights: VIDEO
Uganda Warns U.S. Sanctions Over Anti-gay Law Will Harm ‘Most Vulnerable’ in the Country
The Ugandan government is pushing back against last week’s series of U.S. sanctions on the east Africa nation over its Anti-Homosexuality Law – such … [Read more...] about Uganda Warns U.S. Sanctions Over Anti-gay Law Will Harm ‘Most Vulnerable’ in the Country