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Mass Arrests Amid LGBT Media Blackout in Egypt
The Egyptian government has intensified its campaign against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their supporters, arresting dozens…
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What Playboy founder Hugh Hefner thought about gay rights and AIDS
Hugh Hefner has died at the age of 91, and the Playboy founder is being heralded as a kitsch –…
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“Nigerians prefer two men holding guns to two men holding hands.” Activist Edafe Okporo demands LGBT freedom at the Rise and Resist rally in New York
Edafe Okporo, Nigerian activist who resides in the United States, demands for Nigeria to take action and end the persecution…
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“Gay rights are human rights.” Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton wants Donald Trump to officially come out against the alleged “gay purge” in Chechnya. During a fundraising dinner…
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Reuben Abati Writes: A Day With The Gay Community
Originally published on olorisupergal.com I was invited to deliver the keynote address at this year’s special event on “Human Rights,…
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11 Straight Celebrity Allies Who Support Gay Rights
Many believe that when heterosexual people speak out in support of LGBTIs, they don’t deserve applause. They have a point.…
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Profiles
The Piece About Olumide Makanjuola’s LGBT Activism in Nigeria
Originally published on ynaija.com “Why would anyone choose to be gay in a heteronormative society like ours? Do you think…
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Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions
After decades of struggle by gay rights groups, and months of contested political negotiations, the Italian Parliament on Wednesday evening…
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Georgia, USA Could Lose Super Bowls And Hollywood If Antigay Bill Signed
As Republican Governor Nathan Deal considers “religious freedom” legislation that would open the door to businesses denying service to LGBT…
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