The ongoing nonbinding postal survey in Australia asking voters whether same-sex marriage should be enacted has instigated a barrage of homophobic and … [Read more...] about New Polls Show Anti-Gay Marriage Campaigns in Australia May Be Working
International LGBT Rights
Gay Rights Activists Find New Hope as India Recognizes the Right to Privacy
In a landmark judgment in August, India’s highest court recognized the right to privacy as a fundamental right. The decision will have a wide ranging … [Read more...] about Gay Rights Activists Find New Hope as India Recognizes the Right to Privacy
Tanzanian Government Arrests 20 People for Alleged ‘Homosexuality’
Twenty people attending a training seminar for HIV/AIDS relief work were arrested in Zanzibar, Tanzania over the weekend in a crackdown on … [Read more...] about Tanzanian Government Arrests 20 People for Alleged ‘Homosexuality’
Skywriting Urges Vote Against Gay Marriage in Skies Over Sydney: VIDEO
"Vote No" was written by a skywriting plane in several locations in the skies over Sydney, Australia on Saturday night amid a national postal vote on … [Read more...] about Skywriting Urges Vote Against Gay Marriage in Skies Over Sydney: VIDEO
Godson of Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd Beaten After Standing Up for Gay Marriage
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's godson Sean Foster was beaten in an alleged assault after standing up for marriage equality in … [Read more...] about Godson of Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd Beaten After Standing Up for Gay Marriage
Australian Voters Begin Receiving Ballots on Same-Sex Marriage Survey
Tuesday marks the start of a month-long voluntary vote that could eventually legalize same-sex marriage in Australia. As many as 16 million … [Read more...] about Australian Voters Begin Receiving Ballots on Same-Sex Marriage Survey
Thousands Rally in Support of Australia Gay Marriage as Polls Narrow
Thousands of Australians dressed in rainbow colours rallied Sunday in support of same-sex marriage ahead of a postal ballot, as polls showed the "yes" … [Read more...] about Thousands Rally in Support of Australia Gay Marriage as Polls Narrow
Australian High Court Dismisses Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Australia’s High Court has rejected two separate legal challenges to the government’s voluntary postal vote that could give lawmakers the go-ahead to … [Read more...] about Australian High Court Dismisses Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Russian Official Warns Canada of Consequences for Helping Gay Men Fleeing Persecution in Chechnya
This week news emerged that Canada has quietly granted asylum to 31 gay and bisexual men fleeing persecution from the southern Russian republic of … [Read more...] about Russian Official Warns Canada of Consequences for Helping Gay Men Fleeing Persecution in Chechnya
Australia’s High Court Hears Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Australia's high court has begun hearing legal challenges against the government's plan to hold a voluntary postal vote that could lead to legalizing … [Read more...] about Australia’s High Court Hears Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Vote