In June, I reported on a police raid in which 21 men were detained while at a party at a rst house in Qatif, in eastern Saudi Arabia. A similar … [Read more...] about Police in Saudi Arabia Raid ‘Gay Party’ and Arrest 55
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Saudi Arabia Arrest Men for Alleged Homosexuality, Detain 21
"Religious police" arrested "scores" of men suspected of being gay at a party in the eastern part of the country, according to reports: "Al-Medina … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia Arrest Men for Alleged Homosexuality, Detain 21
Saudi Woman Shot and Killed for Using Facebook
London's Telegraph reports that Facebook has become a refuge in Saudi Arabia for women who aren't allowed to leave home alone, as well as gays and … [Read more...] about Saudi Woman Shot and Killed for Using Facebook
News: Kelly Slater, Firefighters, Fort Worth, Amy Winehouse
Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses city council candidate Joel Burns, who may become Tarrant County's first openly gay elected official. Stuck: … [Read more...] about News: Kelly Slater, Firefighters, Fort Worth, Amy Winehouse
Men Receive Public Lashing for Sodomy in Saudi Arabia
Sharia law carried out in Saudi Arabia, as two men receive the first set of 7,000 lashings for sodomy: "The men, who were not identified, were meted … [Read more...] about Men Receive Public Lashing for Sodomy in Saudi Arabia
News: Mutant Beast, Paris Hilton Goat, Earrings
Georgia Tech University repeals its policy prohibiting "verbal attacks on individuals because of racial, ethnic or sexual identity." AIDS doctors … [Read more...] about News: Mutant Beast, Paris Hilton Goat, Earrings