Iraqi Shia political leader Muqtada al-Sadr blamed the coronavirus crisis on the legalization of same-sex marriage. Tweeted al-Sadr: "One of the most serious things that caused this epidemic to … [Read more...] about Iraqi Shia Leader Blames Coronavirus on Gay Marriage
International LGBT Rights
Bid to Overturn Singapore’s Gay Sex Ban Fails at High Court
Singapore's High Court has upheld a Colonial-era ban on gay sex, dismissing several challenges to the rarely enforced law. The Star reports: "The latest attempt to overturn the law was spearheaded … [Read more...] about Bid to Overturn Singapore’s Gay Sex Ban Fails at High Court
Canada’s Federal Government Introduces Bill to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy Nationwide
Canada's federal government has introduced a bill that would ban harmful gay conversion therapy nationwide. The bill was introduced by David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of … [Read more...] about Canada’s Federal Government Introduces Bill to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy Nationwide
Putin Proposes Overhaul of Constitution to Enshrine Man-Woman Marriage
Russian president Vladimir Putin has submitted several constitutional proposals to parliament on Monday including one that would change the constitution to define marriage as between a man and a … [Read more...] about Putin Proposes Overhaul of Constitution to Enshrine Man-Woman Marriage
Town Burns Effigy of Gay Couple with Child as Part of Carnival Celebrations: WATCH
Carnival organizers in the town of Imotski, Croatia are under fire from Croatian president Zoran Milanovic, government officials, and LGBTQ rights group after they burned an effigy of a kissing gay … [Read more...] about Town Burns Effigy of Gay Couple with Child as Part of Carnival Celebrations: WATCH
Belfast Women Tie the Knot in Northern Ireland’s First Same-Sex Marriage: WATCH
Robyn Peoples, 26, and Sharni Edwards, 27, have married in Northern Ireland's first same-sex wedding as the marriage equality law went into … [Read more...] about Belfast Women Tie the Knot in Northern Ireland’s First Same-Sex Marriage: WATCH
In Public Referendum, Switzerland Votes to Criminalize Homophobia as it Does Racism
Swiss voters voted 63 percent to 37 percent on Sunday to approve an amendment that would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, extending Switzerland's racism … [Read more...] about In Public Referendum, Switzerland Votes to Criminalize Homophobia as it Does Racism
U.S. Bans Tanzanian Official Who Launched Surveillance Squad to Hunt Down Gays
The State Department has banned Paul Makonda, regional commissioner for Dar es Salaam, the most populous city in Tanzania, from visiting the U.S.. Said the State Department: "These actions against … [Read more...] about U.S. Bans Tanzanian Official Who Launched Surveillance Squad to Hunt Down Gays
U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Recalled After Denouncing Nation’s Imprisonment of Gay Couple
Daniel Foote, the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, has been withdrawn after criticizing the country for imprisoning a gay couple for having sex. Voice of America reports: "A State Department spokesperson … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Recalled After Denouncing Nation’s Imprisonment of Gay Couple
Indonesia Foreign Teacher Applicants Asked About Participation in Orgies in Order to Weed Out Gay Candidates
In order to weed out gay candidates, foreign teacher applicants in Indonesia are scrutinized with a psychological exam that includes "true or false" questions like “The gender composition of an orgy … [Read more...] about Indonesia Foreign Teacher Applicants Asked About Participation in Orgies in Order to Weed Out Gay Candidates
