Sam Brownback, Trump's nominee for ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, refused to condemn executions of people for being gay and … [Read more...] about ‘Religious Freedom’ Ambassador Nominee Sam Brownback Won’t Condemn Executions of People for Being Gay: WATCH
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Georgian Republicans Nominate Country’s First Openly Gay Candidate
In a historic, unprecedented move, a Georgian political party has nominated an openly gay candidate for public office. Running on the … [Read more...] about Georgian Republicans Nominate Country’s First Openly Gay Candidate
U.S. Clarifies ‘No’ Vote on UN Resolution Condemning Death Penalty for Homosexuality: There Were ‘Broader Concerns’
After a firestorm of criticism on Tuesday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert clarified the United States' "no" vote on a resolution … [Read more...] about U.S. Clarifies ‘No’ Vote on UN Resolution Condemning Death Penalty for Homosexuality: There Were ‘Broader Concerns’
United States Votes ‘No’ on UN Resolution Condemning Death Penalty for Homosexuality
The United States on Tuesday voted "No" on a resolution passed by the 47-member Human Rights Council condemning the use of the death penalty in … [Read more...] about United States Votes ‘No’ on UN Resolution Condemning Death Penalty for Homosexuality
Lebanon Band Mashrou’ Leila Denounces Egypt Anti-Gay ‘Witch-Hunt’ After Arrests Over Rainbow Flag
Lebanon's popular alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila has denounced a "witch-hunt" by Egyptian authorities against homosexuals after a rainbow flag … [Read more...] about Lebanon Band Mashrou’ Leila Denounces Egypt Anti-Gay ‘Witch-Hunt’ After Arrests Over Rainbow Flag
Egypt Puts 17 Men on Trial for Homosexuality After Rainbow Flag is Raised at Concert
CAIRO — Seventeen men suspected of being homosexuals went on trial in Egypt on Sunday for alleged “debauchery” and “incitement to debauchery,” … [Read more...] about Egypt Puts 17 Men on Trial for Homosexuality After Rainbow Flag is Raised at Concert
Germany Celebrates First Gay Marriages
Germany celebrates its first gay marriages Sunday as same-sex unions become legal after decades of struggle, but campaigners say the battle for equal … [Read more...] about Germany Celebrates First Gay Marriages
In Robocall to 1 Million Homes, Australian Lawmaker Warns That Gay Marriage Poses Danger to Children
Australian Senator Cory Bernardi has launched a robocall to one million homes in Australia, warning voters of the danger that gay marriage poses to … [Read more...] about In Robocall to 1 Million Homes, Australian Lawmaker Warns That Gay Marriage Poses Danger to Children
50 to 100 LGBTQ People Rounded Up, Detained, Beaten in Azerbaijan
Disturbing reports have emerged from Azerbaijan over the past week that suggest a repressive campaign against LGBTQ individuals has been launched in … [Read more...] about 50 to 100 LGBTQ People Rounded Up, Detained, Beaten in Azerbaijan
Former Australian PM and Gay Marriage Foe Tony Abbott’s Daughter Opposes Him in Marriage Equality Ad: WATCH
https://youtu.be/y_d0kBPe2Bk Frances Abbott, the daughter of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaks out against her father's anti-gay … [Read more...] about Former Australian PM and Gay Marriage Foe Tony Abbott’s Daughter Opposes Him in Marriage Equality Ad: WATCH