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Egypt and Iran tell FIFA to cancel World Cup Pride Match, calling it 'contrary' to values

The two countries taking part in the first-ever World Cup LGBTQ+ Pride Match want it cancelled.

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From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

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YouTube chef and son of Spanish actors convicted of murdering and dismembering surgeon in Thailand

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 30, will spend life in prison for the murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, whom he was reportedly romantically involved with.

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Should LGBTQ+ travelers visit places where homosexuality is outlawed? It's complicated

"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”

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X likely profited from promoted post calling for LGBTQ+ death penalty

X reportedly received between $10 and $2,500 to promote a post calling for LGBTQ+ people to receive the death penalty.

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Politics

Right-wing group won't condemn Uganda's 'kill the gays' law, enraging queer Democrats

"When you’re given the opportunity to publicly oppose a law that permits the government to execute LGBTQI+ people just because of who they are, why wouldn’t you take it?" says Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan.

Politics

Gay lawmaker demands to know extent of U.S. Christian group's ties to Uganda's deadly antigay law

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, sent a pointed letter to the Fellowship Foundation, the right-wing group also known as the Family.

Crime

Club Q shooter faces federal hate-crimes charges, possibility of death penalty

Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded not guilty to the new charges, which were announced Tuesday in Denver.

13 totally strange Bible verses homophobes love to hate

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13 totally strange Bible verses homophobes love to hate

Homophobes cherry-pick Bible verses to justify their hatred, but do they want to give up bacon for breakfast and endless lobster buffets and be forced to marry their sister-in-law?

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Egypt and Iran tell FIFA to cancel World Cup Pride Match, calling it 'contrary' to values

The two countries taking part in the first-ever World Cup LGBTQ+ Pride Match want it cancelled.

After forcing gender surgery for decades, Iran now touts its expertise to pursue medical tourism goal

Being gay is still punishable by death in Iran, but the theocratic nation hopes transgender people flock there for cheap procedures.

From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

YouTube chef and son of Spanish actors convicted of murdering and dismembering surgeon in Thailand

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 30, will spend life in prison for the murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, whom he was reportedly romantically involved with.

Should LGBTQ+ travelers visit places where homosexuality is outlawed? It's complicated

"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”

X likely profited from promoted post calling for LGBTQ+ death penalty

X reportedly received between $10 and $2,500 to promote a post calling for LGBTQ+ people to receive the death penalty.

Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act

The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.

Right-wing group won't condemn Uganda's 'kill the gays' law, enraging queer Democrats

"When you’re given the opportunity to publicly oppose a law that permits the government to execute LGBTQI+ people just because of who they are, why wouldn’t you take it?" says Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan.

Gay lawmaker demands to know extent of U.S. Christian group's ties to Uganda's deadly antigay law

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, sent a pointed letter to the Fellowship Foundation, the right-wing group also known as the Family.

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.

Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.

Club Q shooter faces federal hate-crimes charges, possibility of death penalty

Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded not guilty to the new charges, which were announced Tuesday in Denver.

Two Men Arrested in Uganda After Peeping Tom Videotapes Rendezvous

The student allegedly heard “funny screaming sounds” and quickly began recording the alleged sexual encounter.

Mauritius Supreme Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Decision

Advocates hailed the decision on the African island nation while the court disparaged the law’s British colonial era origins in its ruling.

First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda

Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.

13 totally strange Bible verses homophobes love to hate

Homophobes cherry-pick Bible verses to justify their hatred, but do they want to give up bacon for breakfast and endless lobster buffets and be forced to marry their sister-in-law?

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The two countries taking part in the first-ever World Cup LGBTQ+ Pride Match want it cancelled.

Being gay is still punishable by death in Iran, but the theocratic nation hopes transgender people flock there for cheap procedures.

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 30, will spend life in prison for the murder of Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, whom he was reportedly romantically involved with.

"If you really want to go there, you need to respect the laws and religion of these countries and play the game.”

X reportedly received between $10 and $2,500 to promote a post calling for LGBTQ+ people to receive the death penalty.

The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.

"When you’re given the opportunity to publicly oppose a law that permits the government to execute LGBTQI+ people just because of who they are, why wouldn’t you take it?" says Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, sent a pointed letter to the Fellowship Foundation, the right-wing group also known as the Family.

Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.

Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded not guilty to the new charges, which were announced Tuesday in Denver.

The student allegedly heard “funny screaming sounds” and quickly began recording the alleged sexual encounter.

Advocates hailed the decision on the African island nation while the court disparaged the law’s British colonial era origins in its ruling.

Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.

Homophobes cherry-pick Bible verses to justify their hatred, but do they want to give up bacon for breakfast and endless lobster buffets and be forced to marry their sister-in-law?