"Is the idea of living an out life...just a western idea?" That's the question that couple Jenni Chang and Lisa Dazols set out to answer in their TED Talk looking at what life is like for LGBT people … [Read more...] about This Hopeful TED Talk Proves the Desire for Equality Knows No Borders: WATCH
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Jerusalem Gay Pride Stabbing Suspect Ruled Psychologically Fit To Stand Trial
A court-ordered psychiatric evaluation of Jersualem gay pride stabbing suspect Yishai Schlissel deemed that he is mentally fit to stand trial reports The Jerusalem Post. Schlissel, who is … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Gay Pride Stabbing Suspect Ruled Psychologically Fit To Stand Trial
Guam Senate Passes Marriage Equality And Employment Nondiscrimination Bills
Guam's Senate quickly passed a LGBT employment nondiscrimination bill and an official marriage equality bill today that formally adheres to the Obergefell decision in the U.S. Sen. Nerissa Bretania … [Read more...] about Guam Senate Passes Marriage Equality And Employment Nondiscrimination Bills
Straight Pride Flag Unveiled by Putin’s United Russia Party in Response to Gay Marriage
Russian President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has unveiled a Straight Pride flag in response to the growing international acceptance of same-sex marriage. The flag will be unveiled Wednesday … [Read more...] about Straight Pride Flag Unveiled by Putin’s United Russia Party in Response to Gay Marriage
Kenyan House Speaker Justin Muturi Plans to Ban Obama from Talking About Gay Rights on Official Visit: VIDEO
Kenyan National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi says that President Obama will be banned from talking about homosexuality or gay rights during his visit in several weeks, Kenya's The Star … [Read more...] about Kenyan House Speaker Justin Muturi Plans to Ban Obama from Talking About Gay Rights on Official Visit: VIDEO
Adidas Redesigns Its Signature Sneakers To Celebrate LGBT Pride: PHOTOS
To celebrate LGBT Pride Month, Adidas has colorfully redesigned its signature sneakers - dubbing the collection the "Pride Pack." Among the redesigned footwear is Adidas' flagship shoe … [Read more...] about Adidas Redesigns Its Signature Sneakers To Celebrate LGBT Pride: PHOTOS
United States Ranks the 26th Best Place in the World to Be Gay: LIST
A survey by dating and community site PlanetRomeo shows that the United States ranks 26th in the Gay Happiness Index A survey by dating and community site PlanetRomeo shows that the United … [Read more...] about United States Ranks the 26th Best Place in the World to Be Gay: LIST
Irish Lawmakers to Amend Employment Equality Act to Prevent Anti-LGBT Workplace Discrimination
Good news keeps pouring out of Ireland after its historic gay marriage win, as Irish lawmakers are quickly pushing to amend the country's Employment Equality Act to prevent school and hospital … [Read more...] about Irish Lawmakers to Amend Employment Equality Act to Prevent Anti-LGBT Workplace Discrimination
European Human Rights Court Rules in Favor of Georgian Gay Rights Activists
Georgian gay rights activists won a small victory after the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled on May 12 that Georgian authorities must compensate gay-rights activists after they … [Read more...] about European Human Rights Court Rules in Favor of Georgian Gay Rights Activists
Celebrities and Activists Call for Equality for Lebanon’s LGBT Community: VIDEO
BY RICHARD HALL / GlobalPost BEIRUT — The Middle East is not a friendly place for the LGBT community. In Egypt, gay men are arrested and locked up on charges of “debauchery.” Being gay in … [Read more...] about Celebrities and Activists Call for Equality for Lebanon’s LGBT Community: VIDEO
