The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution similar to a bipartisan resolution passed by the House last June condemning the persecution of gay men in … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling for End to Persecution of Gay Men in Chechnya
International LGBT Rights
Egypt Poised to Criminalize Homosexuality
Egypt's parliament could criminalize homosexuality following a bill introduced by a member of parliament this week, the Egypt Independent reports: MP … [Read more...] about Egypt Poised to Criminalize Homosexuality
Crown Prince Pledges ‘Moderate, Open’ Saudi Arabia in Which ‘Religion Translates to Tolerance’
Powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged a "moderate, open" Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, breaking with ultra-conservative clerics in favour of an … [Read more...] about Crown Prince Pledges ‘Moderate, Open’ Saudi Arabia in Which ‘Religion Translates to Tolerance’
Almost 12 Million People Have Cast Ballots in Australia’s Same-Sex Marriage Postal Vote
The Australian government announced today that almost 12 million people have returned ballots in the postal vote underway on same-sex … [Read more...] about Almost 12 Million People Have Cast Ballots in Australia’s Same-Sex Marriage Postal Vote
Russia Eyes Criminalizing ‘Gay Propaganda’
Russia’s much criticized law that fines anyone expressing support for LGBT rights in public could get even harsher after a senior official in the … [Read more...] about Russia Eyes Criminalizing ‘Gay Propaganda’
AUSTRIA: Court Determination on Behalf of Gay Families Suggests Marriage Equality Could Happen by January
Austria's Constitutional Court has made a preliminary determination that differentiating between same-sex and opposite couples with respect to … [Read more...] about AUSTRIA: Court Determination on Behalf of Gay Families Suggests Marriage Equality Could Happen by January
Chechnya ‘Gay Purge’ Victim Comes Forward with Horrific Tale of Beating in Bloody Cellar
A gay Russian entrepreneur has accused a group of local men in Chechnya of detaining him, beating him and forcing him to denounce other gay men in the … [Read more...] about Chechnya ‘Gay Purge’ Victim Comes Forward with Horrific Tale of Beating in Bloody Cellar
Gay Russian Blogger Visits Supermarket with ‘No Faggots Allowed’ Sign, Is Pleasantly Surprised: WATCH
Gay Russian blogger Kyrill Egor, who writes about LGBT rights and fights homophobia, decided to visit a supermarket run by a man named German … [Read more...] about Gay Russian Blogger Visits Supermarket with ‘No Faggots Allowed’ Sign, Is Pleasantly Surprised: WATCH
Kim Davis Spreading Hate on Tearful Anti-Gay Marriage Crusade in Romania
Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis, who shot to fame after she refused to sign same-sex marriage licenses in Rowan County, is on a nine-day muck-spreading tour … [Read more...] about Kim Davis Spreading Hate on Tearful Anti-Gay Marriage Crusade in Romania
Indonesian Police Arrest 58 Men in Raid on Gay Sauna
Indonesian police have detained 58 men including several foreigners in a raid on a gay sauna, an official said Saturday, the latest sign of a backlash … [Read more...] about Indonesian Police Arrest 58 Men in Raid on Gay Sauna