Starting in June, homosexuality will no longer be illegal in Mozambique. This shift comes thanks to a new penal code for the country, which was signed by President Filipe Nyusi last … [Read more...] about Mozambique Decriminalizes Homosexuality with New Penal Code
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Indiana University President Attacks State’s ‘License To Discriminate’ Law: VIDEO
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie has issued a statement attacking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which was recently signed into law in Indiana Indiana University President … [Read more...] about Indiana University President Attacks State’s ‘License To Discriminate’ Law: VIDEO
Trial Begins for Egyptian Men Arrested in Gay Bathhouse Raid
The trial has begun for the men arrested in early December's Egyptian bathhouse raid, Buzzfeed reports. This story is the latest in the ongoing crackdown on gays by the Egyptian government under … [Read more...] about Trial Begins for Egyptian Men Arrested in Gay Bathhouse Raid
Vladimir Putin Denies Persecution Of Gays In Russia – VIDEO
Vladimir Putin has said his support for “traditional family values” will not lead to the persecution of gay people in Russia Vladimir Putin has said his support for “traditional family values” will … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Denies Persecution Of Gays In Russia – VIDEO
Senate Confirms Openly Gay Foreign Service Officer as Vietnam Ambassador
Ted Osius — an openly gay Foreign Service officer — is set to become the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam. While the appointment was confirmed on Monday by a voice vote in the Senate, President Obama first … [Read more...] about Senate Confirms Openly Gay Foreign Service Officer as Vietnam Ambassador
University of California to Adopt New Guidelines for Trans Students
In more good news out of California for LGBT people, the University of California school system will adopt new considerations for its students. Out of concern for transgender students and … [Read more...] about University of California to Adopt New Guidelines for Trans Students
LGBT Immigrants Hold Reform Rally in Front of White House: VIDEO
A group of LGBT immigrants rallied in D.C. Tuesday to protest the federal government's immigration policies in light of news that President Obama will not make a move on immigration reform until … [Read more...] about LGBT Immigrants Hold Reform Rally in Front of White House: VIDEO
Brazil Presidential Candidate Reverses Support For Same-Sex Marriage – VIDEO
Marina Silva, who is expected to oust Dilma Rousseff as President of Brazil in an October election, has backtracked on an earlier promise to support same-sex marriage Marina Silva, who is expected to … [Read more...] about Brazil Presidential Candidate Reverses Support For Same-Sex Marriage – VIDEO
Christian Blogger: LGBT People And Barack Obama Are Responsible For Terrorism
Writing on Christian Post last week, Michael Bresciani launched a sustained attack on President Barack Obama's pro-LGBT policies and suggested that gay people are responsible for terrorism. Writing … [Read more...] about Christian Blogger: LGBT People And Barack Obama Are Responsible For Terrorism
Barack Obama Must Raise LGBT Discrimination At U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: READ
Human and gay rights activists are urging Barack Obama to discuss anti-gay discrimination at next week’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit with 50 African leaders. Human and gay rights activists are urging … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Must Raise LGBT Discrimination At U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: READ
