Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution
Matthew Humphrey has been exonerated three years after his wrongful arrest for speaking out against book bans during a local library board meeting.
February 18, 2025
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Ratcheted-up support following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 could result in less pressure on Kiev to protect and respect LGBT Ukrainians.
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New Nigeria Law Imprisons Gays Who Marry
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he is deeply concerned over Nigeria's new law, which punishes public declarations of same-sex relationships.
January 13, 2014
Nevada Takes Another Step Toward Marriage Equality
The state Assembly approved a pro-equality constitutional amendment, but it faces another round of legislative and citizen votes.
May 23, 2013
Judge in Turkey Rules That Participating in Pride Is Not a Crime
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October 11, 2021
Lesbian Can't Be Fined Under Local Russian 'Propaganda' Law
LGBT advocates say the ruling in a local court could have implications for the nationwide law banning 'propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations.'
October 3, 2013
On LGBTQ+ Rights, Ghana’s Bishops Choose to Ignore Pope
As the Catholic Church continues to make more inclusive comments about LGBTQ+ rights, the Church's leadership in Ghana supports a violent and repressive draft law targeting LGBTQ+ people.
December 6, 2021
Human Rights Groups Ask Turkey to Drop Charges Against LGBTQ Activists
19 people were arrested during a police raid on a Pride march in Ankara.
November 9, 2019
President Bush is trashing the Constitution
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Russian Athlete Says She Was Misunderstood
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August 16, 2013
Indonesian Police Arrest Nine in Raid on 'Gay Party'
The raid continues a series of anti-LGBTQ+ actions by Indonesian authorities.
September 3, 2020
Surprise: Mike Pompeo Recognizes LGBT Pride Month
While the secretary of State is known for anti-LGBT views, he issued a supportive statement for Pride Month and even tweeted about it.
June 2, 2018
LGBT Activist Mariela Castro Allegedly Denied Entry by U.S.
After years of pushing for greater LGBT rights, Cuba's Mariela Castro was to be honored by Equality Forum.
April 27, 2013
Polish Pride Persists in the Face of Rocks, Bottles, Flames
More than 1,000 people marched in Lublin after a court struck down a ban and police dispersed anti-LGBTQ protesters.
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