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Trump Puts Transgender Inmates at Risk of Violence: Housing and Bathrooms Now Assigned by ‘Biological Sex’

May 14, 2018 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

The Trump administration has rolled back yet another protection for transgender people. Inmates in federal prisons will now be assigned housing and … [Read more...] about Trump Puts Transgender Inmates at Risk of Violence: Housing and Bathrooms Now Assigned by ‘Biological Sex’

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Daily Resist, Donald Trump, prison, Transgender

Corrections Officers Ignored Gay Prisoner’s Pleas For Help As He Was Repeatedly Raped and Beaten

January 4, 2018 by Michael Fitzgerald Leave a Comment

A gay prisoner has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was repeatedly raped and beaten after he was assigned to a cell with a man who had earlier … [Read more...] about Corrections Officers Ignored Gay Prisoner’s Pleas For Help As He Was Repeatedly Raped and Beaten

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Colorado, prison

Thailand Considers Opening World’s First LGBT-Only Prison

January 30, 2017 by Michael Fitzgerald Leave a Comment

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Thailand’s government is considering opening the world’s first prison designed exclusively for LGBT inmates. Under a policy in place since 1993, … [Read more...] about Thailand Considers Opening World’s First LGBT-Only Prison

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: International LGBT Rights, prison, Thailand

ACLU Challenges Kentucky Prison’s Ban on Mail ‘Promoting Homosexuality’

March 24, 2016 by Michael Fitzgerald Leave a Comment

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky is challenging a state prison for illegally censoring inmate mail "promoting … [Read more...] about ACLU Challenges Kentucky Prison’s Ban on Mail ‘Promoting Homosexuality’

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Kentucky, prison

Detroit Lesbian Couple Face 25 Years in Kuwait Prison on ‘Trumped Up’ Drug Charges

February 11, 2016 by Michael Fitzgerald Leave a Comment

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A Detroit lesbian and Army veteran has been imprisoned for possession in Kuwait on what her family has said are trumped up charges.   Monique … [Read more...] about Detroit Lesbian Couple Face 25 Years in Kuwait Prison on ‘Trumped Up’ Drug Charges

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Detroit, Kuwait, law, prison

Two Gay Killers Become First Same-Sex Couple To Marry In UK Prison: VIDEO

April 1, 2015 by Michael Fitzgerald

Convicted murderers Mikhail Gallatinov and Marc Goodwin have become to first same-sex couple in the UK to be married in prison Two convicted killers … [Read more...] about Two Gay Killers Become First Same-Sex Couple To Marry In UK Prison: VIDEO

Filed Under: United Kingdom, YouTube Tagged With: crime, gay marriage, Gay Marriage Quotes, Law - Gay, LGBT, Mac Goodwin, marriage, Mikhail Gallatinov, Murder, prison, United Kingdom, video, YouTube

Appeals Court Denies Gender Reassignment For Trans Prisoner: VIDEO

December 18, 2014 by Michael Fitzgerald

The full First Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a ruling that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must provide an incarcerated transgender woman … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Denies Gender Reassignment For Trans Prisoner: VIDEO

Filed Under: Massachusetts, News, Transgender Tagged With: Cheryl Kosilek, gender identity, GLAD, interview, Law - Gay, LGBT, Law Enforcement, Massachusetts, Michelle Kosilek, News, News Clips, prison, reassignment surgery, Transgender, video

State Department Condemns Severe ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’ Law in Gambia: VIDEO

November 27, 2014 by Michael Fitzgerald

The U.S. has condemned the decision of Gambia President Yahya Jammeh to approve a severe new law imposing life imprisonment for homosexual acts The … [Read more...] about State Department Condemns Severe ‘Aggravated Homosexuality’ Law in Gambia: VIDEO

Filed Under: Africa, Uganda, YouTube Tagged With: Africa, anti-gay laws, Gambia, Gambia President Yahya Jammeh, imprisonment, incarceration, Law - Gay, LGBT, Law Enforcement, prison, The Gambia, Uganda, video, Yahya Jammeh, YouTube

Filipino Prison Dancers Inspire Interactive Web Musical: VIDEO

April 22, 2012 by Brandon Thorp and Penn Bullock

  … [Read more...] about Filipino Prison Dancers Inspire Interactive Web Musical: VIDEO

Filed Under: Michael Jackson, Philippines Tagged With: Filipino, Matt Wells, Michael Jackson, music video, Philippines, prison, They Don't Really Care About Us, Thriller

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