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Two gay men publicly caned in Indonesia after being caught kissing

Two men were caned under Aceh's law prohibiting same-sex sexual relations even though they weren't caught having sex.

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Obama, Clinton Come to Blows at S.C. Debate

Barack Obama began speaking out more aggressively against his rival Hillary Rodham Clinton in a heated debate, as the Democratic presidential race grew increasingly combative ahead of the pivotal South Carolina primary. Republican White House candidates, meanwhile, were focused on Florida, where former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has pinned hopes for his candidacy after ignoring previous primaries. His three main rivals split the spoils in contests that netted three different winners in six states, leaving the race wide open.

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Two gay men publicly caned in Indonesia after being caught kissing

Two men were caned under Aceh's law prohibiting same-sex sexual relations even though they weren't caught having sex.

U.S. Appeals Court Grants Mexican Trans Woman Asylum

In a historic decision for undocumented transgender asylum-seekers and rape survivors with felony convictions, a federal appeals court has granted a Mexican trans woman asylum in the U.S.

China: Court Rules 'Ex-Gay' Clinic Must Pay Victim

LGBT advocates are hailing a court decision in favor of a victim of 'conversion therapy' as a victory for the community.

Op-ed: Why The U.N. Must Consider The Cruelty Behind Ex-Gay Therapy

Conversion therapy isn't just snake oil. It's poison.

A Grim Reminder: Solitary Is Deadly for Trans Folks

The death of a transgender woman held in solitary confinement in a Florida men's prison highlights the dire consequences of so-called protective custody.

Re-Boycott the Beverly Hills Hotel and Its Gay-Stoning Bruneian Owner

Sharia law goes into effect next week, mandating a grisly death for LGBTQ people and adulterers.

Chelsea Manning Begins Hunger Strike to Protest Prison Treatment

Chelsea Manning has reached a breaking point with what she calls bullying and mistreatment at the hands of military officials, and has started to refuse food.

Chelsea Manning Could Be Placed in Solitary for Surviving

Military prison officals have repeatedly obstructed Chelsea Manning's access to medically necessary care and are now trying to punish her for trying to take her own life, says her legal team.

Transgender Detainees Face Challenges in Broken Immigration System

Is a government turf war over immigration detention putting transgender lives at risk?

Hillary Clinton Takes Aim at Trump in Two Attack Ads

The Democratic presidential front-runner has set her sights on the general election.

Chelsea Clinton Slams GOP for 'Child Abuse' of Conversion Therapy

"It was the most regressive, least inclusive platform in modern political history," said the former First Daughter.

For LGBT Rights, 2018 Will Be the Year of the Courts

Reversing a gloomy 2017, advances in equality are occurring around the globe.

Irans Crimes Against Humanity

The Most Dangerous Man in America

Obama, Clinton Come to Blows at S.C. Debate

Harvey Milk Made History at the Democratic National Convention

The late gay activist's mention by Tim Kaine marked a milestone in the Democratic Party's embrace of LGBT equality.

Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Five Sentenced in Killing of Brazilian Transgender Woman

Dolores dos Santos was beaten and shot to death, a crime recorded in a video that went viral last year.

Op-ed: No Justice for Chelsea Manning

A review of the trial and sentencing of Chelsea Manning.

Op-ed: Bradley Manning, A Prisoner of Conscience

What does the Obama Administration have against Bradley Manning?

If Trump Wins, It Won't Be RBG Who's Ashamed

Keeping silent when "President Trump" is a possibility is immoral.

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convention against torture

Two men were caned under Aceh's law prohibiting same-sex sexual relations even though they weren't caught having sex.

In a historic decision for undocumented transgender asylum-seekers and rape survivors with felony convictions, a federal appeals court has granted a Mexican trans woman asylum in the U.S.

LGBT advocates are hailing a court decision in favor of a victim of 'conversion therapy' as a victory for the community.

Conversion therapy isn't just snake oil. It's poison.

The death of a transgender woman held in solitary confinement in a Florida men's prison highlights the dire consequences of so-called protective custody.

Sharia law goes into effect next week, mandating a grisly death for LGBTQ people and adulterers.

Chelsea Manning has reached a breaking point with what she calls bullying and mistreatment at the hands of military officials, and has started to refuse food.

Military prison officals have repeatedly obstructed Chelsea Manning's access to medically necessary care and are now trying to punish her for trying to take her own life, says her legal team.

Is a government turf war over immigration detention putting transgender lives at risk?

The Democratic presidential front-runner has set her sights on the general election.

"It was the most regressive, least inclusive platform in modern political history," said the former First Daughter.

Reversing a gloomy 2017, advances in equality are occurring around the globe.

The late gay activist's mention by Tim Kaine marked a milestone in the Democratic Party's embrace of LGBT equality.

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Dolores dos Santos was beaten and shot to death, a crime recorded in a video that went viral last year.

A review of the trial and sentencing of Chelsea Manning.

What does the Obama Administration have against Bradley Manning?

Keeping silent when "President Trump" is a possibility is immoral.