Robert Hannigan, the Director of British digital espionage agency GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) apologized for the organization's … [Read more...] about UK Spy Chief Robert Hannigan Apologizes for Agency’s Mistreatment of Gay People: VIDEO
International LGBT Rights
Gay Activist Files Suit in Kenya’s High Court Calling for Decriminalization of Gay Sex
An activist in Kenya has filed suit in the nation's highest court calling for the decriminalization of gay sex, which currently carried a penalty of … [Read more...] about Gay Activist Files Suit in Kenya’s High Court Calling for Decriminalization of Gay Sex
Police in Bangladesh Arrest Gay Activists, Then Out Them to Their Families
Police in Dhaka, Bangladesh arrested four gay activists during Bengali New Year celebrations. The activists were reportedly "parading with rainbow … [Read more...] about Police in Bangladesh Arrest Gay Activists, Then Out Them to Their Families
First-Ever China Gay Marriage Case Dismissed by Judge in Blow to Hopeful Couple
A Chinese court has dismissed a gay man’s suit against a civil affairs bureau in Changsha’s Furong district for denying his marriage registration … [Read more...] about First-Ever China Gay Marriage Case Dismissed by Judge in Blow to Hopeful Couple
Half of British Muslims Think Gay Sex Should Be Banned: POLL
A new survey suggests that half of Muslims in the UK want homosexuality to be banned. The survey, carried out by broadcaster Channel 4 for a … [Read more...] about Half of British Muslims Think Gay Sex Should Be Banned: POLL
Airport Confiscates Gay Man’s Ashes Because His Husband Was Not Recognized as Next of Kin
A British gay man was forced by staff at Hong Kong airport to hand over the ashes of his husband who had died days earlier on the couple’s … [Read more...] about Airport Confiscates Gay Man’s Ashes Because His Husband Was Not Recognized as Next of Kin
Go Get Married, Greenland! Marriage Equality Goes Into Effect Today
Marriage equality is slowly making its way to the corners of the earth - even Greenland. Greenland's Parliament unanimously approved same-sex … [Read more...] about Go Get Married, Greenland! Marriage Equality Goes Into Effect Today
Saudi Arabian Government Prosecutors Pushing for Gay Executions: REPORT
Reports are emerging from Saudi Arabia that government prosecutors are pushing for adherence to the death penalty for gays, particularly as it relates … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabian Government Prosecutors Pushing for Gay Executions: REPORT
David Mixner’s ‘Oh Hell No!’ to Have European Premiere in Milan
Longtime LGBT and civil rights activist and Towleroad contributor David Mixner is taking his show Oh Hell No! abroad next month for the first time, … [Read more...] about David Mixner’s ‘Oh Hell No!’ to Have European Premiere in Milan
Senegalese Mob Chases Down ‘Gay’ Student, Riots as Guards Take Him to Safety: VIDEO
After a male student hit on a male classmate in a Senegalese university last week, a mob of students formed to track down and harass the man, causing … [Read more...] about Senegalese Mob Chases Down ‘Gay’ Student, Riots as Guards Take Him to Safety: VIDEO