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Thinking Out Loud: Lessons from Egypt

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

  A tourist’s view of what Egypt’s new democracy means for LGBT rights Tahrir Square during protests in February 2011 2011 will be known in large part for the Arab Spring. From my LA home, I felt such camaraderie with … Continue reading →


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Things you may have missed…

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

While we took a brief hiatus over the holidays, there was still lots going on in the LGBT world.  Here are a few brief recaps of stories you may have missed: Florida court says that lesbian couple have equal parental … Continue reading →


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Hillary Clinton calls on the world to recognize LGBT rights

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

In recognition of International Human Rights Day on December 6, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a crowd in Geneva, Switzerland that “ Like being a woman, like being a racial, religious, tribal, or ethnic minority, being LGBT does not make … Continue reading →


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Iran hangs 3 men on charges of homosexuality

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

  Three men, identified only as M.T., T.T. and M.Ch., were hanged in Iran over the weekend for committing “forbidden acts against religion,” according to the ISNA, an Iranian news agency.  The report cited “unlawful” acts, as described by articles of … Continue reading →


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Nepal to include LGBT rights in new constitution

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

After dissolving the monarchy in 2006, the Asian nation of Nepal is hard at work on a new national constitution.  The new constitution includes some of the world’s most progressive LGBT rights.  Sunil Pant, Nepal’s first openly gay elected official … Continue reading →


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“A Gay Girl in Damascus” revealed to be a 40-year-old man from Georgia

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Last week it was widely reported that a lesbian blogger in Syria had been kidnapped.  Soon after, however, doubts began to arise about the true identity of Amina Araf, as it seemed that no one had ever met her in … Continue reading →


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Kidnapped lesbian blogger a hoax?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

  On June 8, we reported that Amina Araf, author of the A Gay Girl In Damascus blog, had been kidnapped in Syria and was currently missing.  According to various reports from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times … Continue reading →


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Lesbian blogger disappears in Syria

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Amina Araf, author of the blog A Gay Girl In Damascus and a vocal anti-goverment activist, has been kidnapped by unknown forces.  Araf writes openly as a lesbian, despite homosexuality being illegal in Syria, and also opposes the reigning Bashir … Continue reading →


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International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

An impressive global program for the 7th edition of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is taking place around May 17th with hundreds of events planned in over 50 countries. The Day’s activities take place among growing international tensions … Continue reading →


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Daily Outline: May 16, 2011

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Chaz Bono announces engagement to longtime girlfriend Jennifer Elia NBA Phoenix Suns’ CEO, Rick Welts, comes out Transgender triathlete wins sponsorship deal from TRX in web contest Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” bill delayed indefinitely CNN anchor Don Lemon comes out


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Uganda’s “Kill The Gays” bill delayed indefinitely

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

The head of Uganda’s parliament has said that there is not enough time left in the current legislative session to address the controversial proposed bill that would institute the death penalty for some crimes associated with homosexuality.  Speaker of Parliament … Continue reading →


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Daily Outline: May 13, 2011

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Amazon.com renews $25,000 grant to support LGBT writers New Toledo Pride website officially launches Ugandan Parliament committee recommends passage of death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” Tennessee high school students protest controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill George Michael apologizes for being … Continue reading →


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Ugandan Parliament committee recommends passage of death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

The Ugandan parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee is recommending the passage of a proposed, controversial anti-homosexuality bill, which retains the death penalty in cases of “aggravated homosexuality” while removing other sections of the bill that was originally proposed in … Continue reading →


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